Anjaw District - Population 2011-2025
Anjaw District Arunachal Pradesh Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Anjaw District Census 2021 & Projections (2025)
- Population (2011): 21,167
- Estimated Population (2025): 24,302–26,188 (common projections; 14.81–23.7% increase from 2011)
- Male Population (2011): 11,507
- Female Population (2011): 9,660
- Estimated Males (2025): 13,140–14,236
- Estimated Females (2025): 11,114–11,952
- Area: 6,190 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 3 per sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 839 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 991
- Literacy Rate (2011): 56.46% (Male: 66.81%, Female: 43.71%)
- No. of Households (2011): 4,612
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 3,472 (16.4%)
- Urban Population (2011): 982 (4.64%)
- Rural Population (2011): 20,185 (95.36%)
- District HQ: Hawai
Population Trends & Historic Growth (1901–2025)
| Year | Population | Variation | Growth (%) | Male | Female |
| 1961 | 10,920 | – | – | 5,350 | 5,570 |
| 1971 | 13,600 | 2,680 | 24.6% | 7,740 | 5,860 |
| 1981 | 14,470 | 870 | 6.41% | 7,980 | 6,490 |
| 1991 | 17,210 | 2,740 | 18.90% | 9,730 | 7,480 |
| 2001 | 18,536 | 1,326 | 7.72% | 10,209 | 8,327 |
| 2011 | 21,167 | 2,631 | 14.19% | 11,507 | 9,660 |
| 2021 | 23,700 | 2,533 | +11.97% | – | – |
| 2025 | 24,302–26,188 | 1,135–5,021 | +14.81%–+23.7% | 13,140–14,236 | 11,114–11,952 |
| 2036 | 26,235 | 2,933 | +23.94% | 14,120 | 12,083 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & Projections 2025)
| Religion | 2011 Population | % (2011) | Projected 2025 |
| Hindu | 13,088 | 61.83% | 16,192 |
| Other religions & persuasions (tribal/Donyi Polo) | 6,137 | 28.99% | 7,593 |
| Muslim | 655 | 3.09% | 810 |
| Buddhist | 644 | 3.04% | 797 |
| Sikh | 273 | 1.29% | 338 |
| Christian | 271 | 1.28% | 335 |
| Jain | 12 | 0.06% | 15 |
| Not Stated | 87 | 0.41% | 108 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste | Total | Male | Female | % | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 16,451 | 8,208 | 8,243 | 77.7% | 1,005 |
Urban/Rural/Household/Literacy/Child Stats (2011)
| Area | Population % | Total | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate (%) | Child Population |
| Urban | 4.64% | 982 | 625 | 357 | 571 | 1,128 | 80.31% | 83 |
| Rural | 95.36% | 20,185 | 10,882 | 9,303 | 855 | 988 | 55.18% | 3,389 |
| Total | 100% | 21,167 | 11,507 | 9,660 | 839 | 991 | 56.46% | 3,472 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Average Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 56.97% | 66.19% | 45.55% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 50.49% | 63.08% | 36.91% |
| Muslim | 57.63% | 66.29% | 44.35% |
| Buddhist | 71.16% | 77.97% | 63.53% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 831 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 948 |
| Muslim | 671 |
| Buddhist | 906 |
Child Population & Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011)
- Total 0–6 children: 3,472 (16.4%)
- Boys: 1,744
- Girls: 1,728
- Child sex ratio: 991
- Urban child population: 83 (8.45% of urban)
- Rural child population: 3,389 (15.67% of rural)
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 9,264 | 5,715 | 3,549 |
| Cultivators | 5,444 | 2,676 | 2,768 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 83 | 41 | 42 |
| Household Industries | 75 | 38 | 37 |
| Other Workers | 3,662 | 2,960 | 702 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,237 | 509 | 728 |
| Non Working | 10,666 | 5,283 | 5,383 |
Full List of Subdistricts (Circles/Taluks)
| Circle/Subdistrict Name |
| Chaglagam |
| Goiliang |
| Hawai |
| Hayuliang |
| Kibithoo |
| Manchal |
| Metengliang |
| Walong |
Village, Town & Household Details (2011)
- Total Towns: 1
- Total Villages: 305
- Total households: 4,612
- Families without roof cover: 6
- Total people without roof cover: 19
Tribal & Linguistic Profile
- Major tribal groups: Mishmi (Idu/Taraon, Kaman/Miju, Degaru), Zakhring/Meyor
- Main language families: Mishmi, Zakhring
Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- District HQ: Hawai (altitude: 1,296 m above sea level on banks of Lohit River)
- Easternmost district of India, borders China
- Key rivers: Lohit, Lam, Tidding, Delei, Krowti, Dichu, Lati, Klung, Dav, Telua, Ampani, Sarti, Yepak
- Main crops: maize, millet, rice, beans, cardamom, orange, pears, plum, apple
- Main assembly seat: Hayuliang (part of Arunachal East Lok Sabha)
- Wildlife: Mishmi takin, Red goral, Gongshan muntjac, Sclater's monal, Pinus merkusii, Mishmi Hills Giant Flying Squirrel, White Cheek Macaque
- Military strategic zone: India-China border region, disputed territory, major army presence
- Banks: SBI Hawai, SBI Hayuliang branch