Changlang District - Population 2011-2025
Changlang District Arunachal Pradesh Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Changlang District Census 2021 & 2025 Projections
- Population (2011): 148,226
- Estimated Population (2025): 170,178 – 183,385 (1.70–1.83 lakh projection range)
- Male Population (2011): 76,948
- Female Population (2011): 71,278
- 2025 Est. Males: 87,880 – 95,200
- 2025 Est. Females: 82,170 – 88,185
- Area: 4,662 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 32 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 926 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 979
- Literacy Rate (2011): 59.8% (Male: 68.93%, Female: 49.84%)
- No. of Households (2011): 29,521
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 25,869 (17.45% of total)
- Urban Population (2011): 19,228 (12.97%)
- Rural Population (2011): 128,998 (87.03%)
Population Projections & Historic Growth (2001–2036)
| Year |
Population |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 2001 | 125,422 | +31.29% | 65,821 | 59,601 |
| 2011 | 148,226 | +18.18% | 76,948 | 71,278 |
| 2021 | 171,100 | +15.46% | 89,100 | 82,000 |
| 2025 | 170,178 – 183,385 | +14.81% – +23.72% | 87,880–95,200 | 82,170–88,185 |
| 2036 | 183,711 | +23.94% | 94,417 | 89,151 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
Population (2011) |
% (2011) |
Estimated 2025 |
| Buddhist | 50,381 | 33.99% | 62,331 |
| Hindu | 47,683 | 32.17% | 58,993 |
| Christian | 35,969 | 24.27% | 44,501 |
| Other religions | 11,738 | 7.92% | 14,522 |
| Muslim | 2,134 | 1.44% | 2,640 |
| Sikh | 94 | 0.06% | 116 |
| Jain | 95 | 0.06% | 118 |
| Not Stated | 132 | 0.09% | 163 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percent |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 53,878 | 27,061 | 26,817 | 36.3% | 991 |
Urban/Rural/Household/Literacy/Child Stats (2011)
| Region |
Population (%) |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
No. of Households |
| Urban | 12.97% | 19,228 | 10,665 | 8,563 | 803 | 973 | 84.93% | – |
| Rural | 87.03% | 128,998 | 66,283 | 62,715 | 946 | 979 | 55.75% | 29,521 |
Child Population (0–6 Years) (2011)
| Region |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
Proportion (%) |
| All Areas | 25,869 | 13,075 | 12,794 | 979 | 17.45% |
| Urban | 2,241 | 1,136 | 1,105 | 973 | 11.65% |
| Rural | 23,628 | 11,939 | 11,689 | 979 | 18.32% |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 50,765 | 34,767 | 15,998 |
| Cultivators | 31,414 | 19,964 | 11,450 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 2,473 | 1,538 | 935 |
| Household Industries | 326 | 192 | 134 |
| Other Workers | 16,552 | 13,073 | 3,479 |
| Marginal Workers | 12,201 | 4,562 | 7,639 |
| Non Working | 85,260 | 37,619 | 47,641 |
Religion-wise Literacy Rate (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Buddhist | 52.39% | 64.72% | 39.78% |
| Hindu | 62.57% | 69.78% | 53.77% |
| Christian | 64.69% | 72.04% | 57.05% |
| Other religions | 62.59% | 71.31% | 53.77% |
Religion-wise Sex Ratio (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Buddhist | 975 |
| Hindu | 841 |
| Christian | 969 |
| Other religions | 991 |
Circle / Subdistrict / Taluk List
| Circle/Subdistrict Name |
| Bordumsa |
| Changlang |
| Diyun |
| Jairampur |
| Kharsang |
| Khimiyong |
| Lyngok-Longtoi |
| Manmao |
| Miao |
| Nampong |
| Namtok |
| Renuk |
| Tikhak Rima Putok |
| Vijoynagar |
| Yatdam |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Villages: 362
- Total Towns: 3
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 29,521
- Families without roof cover: 23
- People without roof cover: 91
Key Language & Ethnic Groups (2011)
- Languages: Chakma (27.14%), Tangsa (20.08%), Nepali (7.09%), Sadri (3.97%), Assamese (3.50%), Hindi (3.26%), Bengali (3.22%), Monpa (2.22%), Bhojpuri (2.04%), Hajong (1.79%), Nocte (1.65%), Chungli Ao (1.13%)
- Main communities: Chakma, Hajong, Tangsa, Tutsa, Nocte, Singpho, Galo, Gorkha, Yobin, Tibetan, Bodo
Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- Main rivers: Dihing, rainfall zone, Namdapha National Park
- Prominent industries: oil, coal, hydropower, tourism, agriculture
- Second most populous district in Arunachal (after Papumpare)
- District created in 1987 (from Tirap)
- District HQ: Changlang
- Notable towns: Changlang, Jairampur, Bordumsa, Miao, Nampong, Vijoynagar
- Main tribal groups: Tangsa, Chakma, Hajong, Nocte, Singpho, Tutsa
- Assembly seats: Bordumsa, Miao, Nampong, Changlang South, Changlang North
- Namdapha Tiger Reserve, World War II cemetery, Indo-Myanmar border, Pangsau Pass