The population of Pasighat in 2011 was 99, 214 and it is projected to increase to between 113, 908 and 122, 748 by 2025. The area is estimated to be somewhere between 3, 603 and 4, 005 sq.km, with a population density of 27, 28 people per sq.km. The sex ratio is 980 females per 1000 males, and the literacy rate is 72.54%. The majority of people (72%) are living in villages, and the district's headquarters is Pasighat. There are almost an equal number of males and females in the total population, and the proportion of children under 6 years is around 13%.
Quick Overview of East Siang District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Population (2011): 99,214
- Estimated Population (2025): 113,908–122,748 (1.14–1.23 lakh)
- Male Population (2011): 50,116
- Female Population (2011): 49,098
- Estimated Males (2025): 57,240–62,004
- Estimated Females (2025): 56,600–60,744
- Area: 3,603–4,005 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 27–28 per sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 980 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 988
- Literacy Rate (2011): 72.54% (Male: 78.47%, Female: 66.49%)
- No. of Households (2011): 19,107
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 12,955 (13.06%)
- Urban Population (2011): 27,635 (27.85%)
- Rural Population (2011): 71,579 (72.15%)
- District HQ: Pasighat
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 99,214 | – |
| 2021 | 110,600 | +11.50% |
| 2025 | 113,908–122,748 | +14.81%–+23.71% |
| 2031 | 119,400 | +20.35% |
| 2036 | 122,966 | +23.94% |
Historic Population Growth (1961–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1961 | 32,421 | – | 16,510 | 15,910 |
| 1971 | 33,138 | +2.21% | 17,780 | 15,360 |
| 1981 | 55,170 | +66.49% | 30,100 | 25,070 |
| 1991 | 71,864 | +30.26% | 38,290 | 33,570 |
| 2001 | 87,397 | +21.61% | 45,265 | 42,132 |
| 2011 | 99,214 | +13.52% | 50,116 | 49,098 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
% (2011) |
Estimated 2025 |
| Other religions & persuasions (Donyi-Polo) | 49,393 | 49.78% | 61,109 |
| Hindu | 27,854 | 28.07% | 34,461 |
| Christian | 18,254 | 18.40% | 22,584 |
| Muslim | 2,289 | 2.31% | 2,832 |
| Buddhist | 776 | 0.78% | 960 |
| Sikh | 69 | 0.07% | 85 |
| Jain | 30 | 0.03% | 37 |
| Not Stated | 549 | 0.55% | 679 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 69,979 | 34,533 | 35,446 | 70.5% | 1,027 |
Urban/Rural/Household/Literacy/Child Stats (2011)
| Region |
Population % |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
No. of Households |
Child Population |
| Urban | 27.85% | 27,635 | 13,969 | 13,666 | 978 | 940 | 80.05% | – | 3,261 |
| Rural | 72.15% | 71,579 | 36,147 | 35,432 | 980 | 1005 | 69.59% | 19,107 | 9,694 |
| Total | 100% | 99,214 | 50,116 | 49,098 | 980 | 988 | 72.54% | 19,107 | 12,955 |
Child Population (0–6) (2011)
| Region |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
% |
| Total | 12,955 | 6,517 | 6,438 | 988 | 13.06% |
| Urban | 3,261 | 1,681 | 1,580 | 940 | 11.8% |
| Rural | 9,694 | 4,836 | 4,858 | 1005 | 13.54% |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 33,578 | 20,309 | 13,269 |
| Cultivators | 17,077 | 8,990 | 8,087 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 2,600 | 1,472 | 1,128 |
| Household Industries | 293 | 185 | 108 |
| Other Workers | 13,608 | 9,662 | 3,946 |
| Marginal Workers | 6,644 | 3,282 | 3,362 |
| Non Working | 58,992 | 26,525 | 32,467 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Other religions and persuasions | 76.23% | 81.96% | 70.56% |
| Hindu | 62.94% | 70.00% | 54.70% |
| Christian | 77.88% | 83.80% | 72.51% |
| Muslim | 62.21% | 68.43% | 55.40% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Other religions & persuasions | 1,005 |
| Hindu | 875 |
| Christian | 1,090 |
| Muslim | 929 |
Administrative Structure: Circles/Subdistricts (Tehsil/Taluk list)
| Circle/Subdistrict Name |
| Bilat |
| Boleng |
| Kebang |
| Kora |
| Koyu |
| Mebo |
| Namsing |
| Nari |
| New Seren |
| Pangin |
| Pasighat |
| Rebo-Perging |
| Riga |
| Ruksin |
| Sille-Oyan |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Towns: 2
- Total Villages: 151
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 19,107
- Families without roof cover: 22
- Total people without roof cover: 134
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Adi: 62.78%
- Nepali: 12.17%
- Hindi: 8.29%
- Bengali: 5.12%
- Bhojpuri: 4.82%
- Assamese: 3.34%
- Mishing: 1.80%
- Boro: 1.32%
Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- District HQ: Pasighat
- D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary: 190 km²
- Main tribe: Adi (Donyi-Polo followers), also Nepali, some Christian
- Main assembly seats: Pasighat East/West, Mebo
- Borders: West Siang, Upper Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Dhemaji