Dibang Valley District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Dibang Valley District Arunachal Pradesh Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official D
Quick Overview of Dibang Valley District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Population (2011 Census): 8,004
- Projected Population (2025): 8,800–9,903 (14.8–23.7% growth; most sources use 9,190–9,903)
- Male (2011): 4,414
- Female (2011): 3,590
- Estimated Males (2025): 4,442–5,461
- Estimated Females (2025): 4,142–4,442
- Area: 9,129 sq.km (largest Arunachal district by area)
- Population Density (2011): 1/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 813 (lowest in Arunachal after Tawang/West Kameng)
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 889
- Literacy Rate (2011): 64.1% (Male: 68.07%, Female: 59.16%, urban: 84%, rural: 55.6%)
- No. of Households (2011): 1,952
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 1,084 (13.54%)
- Urban Population (2011): 2,384 (29.79%)
- Rural Population (2011): 5,620 (70.21%)
- District HQ: Anini (northernmost Arunachal HQ)
Population Growth (1961–2025)
| Year | Population | Growth (%) | Male | Female |
| 1961 | 3,221 | – | 1,550 | 1,671 |
| 1971 | 5,297 | +64.45 | 3,040 | 2,257 |
| 1981 | 6,912 | +30.49 | 4,072 | 2,840 |
| 1991 | 7,393 | +6.96 | 4,320 | 3,073 |
| 2001 | 7,272 | -1.64 | 4,286 | 2,986 |
| 2011 | 8,004 | +10.07 | 4,414 | 3,590 |
| 2025 | 8,800–9,903 | +14.8–23.7 | 4,442–5,461 | 4,142–4,442 |
| 2036 | 9,921 (proj.) | +23.94 | 5,417 (proj) | 4,491 (proj) |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & Estimates 2025)
| Religion | 2011 Pop | % (2011) | 2025 Projected Pop |
| Other religions and persuasions (Donyi Polo/Mishmi tribal) | 4,267 | 53.31% | 5,279 |
| Hindu | 3,141 | 39.24% | 3,886 |
| Christian | 223 | 2.79% | 276 |
| Buddhist | 126 | 1.57% | 156 |
| Muslim | 111 | 1.39% | 137 |
| Sikh | 7 | 0.09% | 9 |
| Jain | 2 | 0.02% | 2 |
| Not Stated | 127 | 1.59% | 157 |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Caste | Total | Male | Female | % of Pop. | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5,701 | 2,850 | 2,851 | 71.2% | 1,001 |
Urban/Rural, Household, Literacy, Child Data (2011)
| Area | Population (%) | Total | Male | Female |
Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) | No. of Households |
Child Pop |
| Urban | 29.79% | 2,384 | 1,316 | 1,068 | 812 | 873 |
84.05% | – | 309 |
| Rural | 70.21% | 5,620 | 3,098 | 2,522 | 815 | 895 |
55.56% | 1,952 | 775 |
| Total | 100% | 8,004 | 4,414 | 3,590 | 813 | 889 |
64.1% | 1,952 | 1,084 |
Child Population & Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011)
- Total Children (0–6): 1,084 (13.54% of pop)
- Boys 0–6: 574
- Girls 0–6: 510
- Child Sex Ratio: 889
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Other religions and persuasions | 64.22% | 70.35% | 58.27% |
| Hindu | 63.98% | 66.11% | 60.42% |
| Christian | 73.06% | 75.73% | 70.00% |
| Not Stated | 64.91% | 70.00% | 59.26% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,033 |
| Hindu | 603 |
| Christian | 843 |
| Not Stated | 985 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 2,525 | 1,642 | 883 |
| Cultivators | 807 | 433 | 374 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 51 | 45 | 6 |
| Household Industries | 17 | 14 | 3 |
| Other Workers | 1,650 | 1,150 | 500 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,030 | 586 | 444 |
| Non Working | 4,449 | 2,186 | 2,263 |
Full List of Subdistricts/Taluks/Circles (2021)
| Circle/Subdistrict Name |
| Anelih |
| Anini |
| Etalin |
| Kronli (Arzoo circle) |
| Mipi |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Towns: 1
- Total Villages: 142
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 1,952
- No families found living without roof cover
Languages & Tribal Profile
- Major tribe: Mishmi (Idu), others: Taraon, Kaman, Degaru
- Main language: Idu Mishmi (approx. 25,000 speakers, Latin/Devanagari script)
Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- District HQ: Anini (northernmost NE district HQ)
- Separated from Lohit (1980), split to Lower Dibang Valley (2001)
- Most sparsely populated district in India
- Wildlife: Mishmi takin, red goral, Gongshan muntjac, Sclater's monal, Mishmi giant flying squirrel
- Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary: 4,149 sq.km
- Major rivers: Dibang, Ahui, Emra, Mathun, Dri, Tangon, Ithun, Ange
- Assembly seat: Anini (Arunachal East Lok Sabha)
- Frontier Highway planned (passes through district)