East Kameng District - Population 2011-2025
East Kameng District Arunachal Pradesh Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Dat
Quick Overview of East Kameng District Census 2021 & Projections (2025)
- Population (2011): 78,690
- Projected Population (2025): 90,344 – 113,100 (multiple estimates; common ≈90,344 or 97,355)
- Male Population (2011): 38,775
- Female Population (2011): 39,915
- Estimated Males (2025): 44,280 – 49,383
- Estimated Females (2025): 46,020 – 49,383
- Area: 4,134 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 19/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1029 females per 1000 males (urban: 980, rural: 1045)
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 1001
- Literacy Rate (2011): 60.02% (Male: 68.65%, Female: 51.69%)
- Total Households (2011): 14,508
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 14,626 (18.59% of total)
- Urban Population (2011): 18,350 (23.32%)
- Rural Population (2011): 60,340 (76.68%)
- District HQ: Seppa
Population Projection Table (2011–2036)
| Year |
Projected Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 78,690 | – |
| 2021 | 103,800 | +32.0% |
| 2025 | 90,344–113,100 | +14.8–43.8% |
| 2036 | 97,529 | +23.94% |
Historic Population Growth (1961–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1961 | 28,234 | – | 14,000 | 14,234 |
| 1971 | 35,134 | +24.4% | 18,210 | 16,924 |
| 1981 | 42,736 | +21.6% | 22,002 | 20,734 |
| 1991 | 50,395 | +17.9% | 25,690 | 24,705 |
| 2001 | 57,179 | +13.4% | 28,802 | 28,377 |
| 2011 | 78,690 | +37.6% | 38,775 | 39,915 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
Population (2011) |
% (2011) |
Est. 2025 |
| Christian | 37,136 | 47.19% | 45,945 |
| Other religions & persuasions (Donyi-Polo etc.) | 27,868 | 35.41% | 34,478 |
| Hindu | 12,333 | 15.67% | 15,258 |
| Muslim | 652 | 0.83% | 807 |
| Buddhist | 452 | 0.57% | 559 |
| Sikh | 36 | 0.05% | 45 |
| Jain | 23 | 0.03% | 28 |
| Not Stated/Others | 190 | 0.24% | 235 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 72,400 | 35,266 | 37,134 | 92.01% | 1,053 |
Urban/Rural/Household/Literacy/Child Stats (2011)
| Area |
Population % |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy Rate (%) |
No. of Households |
Child Population |
| Urban | 23.32% | 18,350 | 9,269 | 9,081 | 980 | 985 | 77.10% | – | 3,388 |
| Rural | 76.68% | 60,340 | 29,506 | 30,834 | 1,045 | 1005 | 54.81% | 14,508 | 11,238 |
| Total | 100% | 78,690 | 38,775 | 39,915 | 1,029 | 1001 | 60.02% | 14,508 | 14,626 |
Child Population (0–6 Years, 2011)
| Area |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
% |
| Total | 14,626 | 7,311 | 7,315 | 1,001 | 18.59% |
| Urban | 3,388 | 1,707 | 1,681 | 985 | 18.46% |
| Rural | 11,238 | 5,604 | 5,634 | 1005 | 18.62% |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Avg Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Christian | 59.55% | 68.7% | 51.13% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 57.02% | 65.25% | 49.26% |
| Hindu | 66.74% | 74.45% | 58.09% |
| Muslim | 70.61% | 77.06% | 60.55% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Christian | 1069 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1049 |
| Hindu | 906 |
| Muslim | 685 |
Administrative Structure: Circles/Subdistricts/Taluks List
| Subdistrict/Circle Name |
| Bameng |
| Chayangtajo |
| Dissing-Passo |
| Gyawe Purang |
| Khenewa |
| Lada |
| Pakke-Kessang |
| Pipu-Dipu |
| Pizirang (Veo) |
| Richukrong |
| Sawa |
| Seijosa |
| Seppa |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Towns: 1
- Total Villages: 382
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 14,508
- Families without roof cover: 14
- Total people without roof cover: 54
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Nyishi (most populous group, majority spoken)
- Aka, Miji, Puroik, Koro (minority tribal languages)
Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- District HQ: Seppa
- Main festivals: Nyokum (Nishi), Sarok (Aka), Jonglam-Ponklam and Chindang (Miji), Gumkum-Gumpa
- Main tribal groups: Nyishi, Aka, Miji, Puroik, Koro
- Economy: Jhum, horticulture, fishing, paddy-fish culture
- Tourism: Papu Valley, hill stations Chayangtajo & Bameng
- Borders: China (N), West Kameng, Pakke-Kessang, Kurung Kumey, Papum Pare
- Assembly seats: Bameng, Chayangtajo, Seppa East, Seppa West