The district covers an area of 5, 212 sq.km, with a total population of 145, 726 in 2011, resulting in a density of 28 per sq.km. The population is expected to rise to 167, 308, 180, 292 by 2025. The sex ratio is 912 females per 1000 males, and the child sex ratio is 966. Literacy is at 68.18%, and the gender gap is quite significant as males are 75.52% literate and females 60.04%. The district is primarily a rural one (77.75%), with Tezu as the administrative center of the district.
Quick Overview of Lohit District Census 2021 & 2025 Projections
- Estimated Population (2025): 167,308 – 180,292 (≈1.67–1.80 lakh)
- Population (2011): 145,726
- Estimated Males (2025): 87,305 – 94,301
- Estimated Females (2025): 80,003 – 85,991
- Population Growth (2001–2011): +16.59%
- Area: 5,212 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 28 per sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 912 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 966
- Literacy Rate (2011): 68.18% (Male: 75.52%, Female: 60.04%)
- No. of Households (2011): 30,005
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 23,901 (16.4%)
- Urban Population (2011): 32,430 (22.25%)
- Rural Population (2011): 113,296 (77.75%)
- District HQ: Tezu; Major sub-divisions: Sunpura, Wakro
Population Projection Table (2011–2036)
| Year |
Projected Population |
Growth (%) |
| 2011 | 145,726 | – |
| 2021 | 166,200 | +14.07% |
| 2025 | 167,308 – 180,292 | +14.81% – +23.74% |
| 2026 | 168,774 – 180,292 | +15.8% – +23.74% |
| 2032 | 176,422 | +21.06% |
| 2036 | 180,613 | +23.94% |
Historic Population Growth (1961–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1961 | 14,880 | – | – | 8,560 | 6,320 |
| 1971 | 34,030 | +19,150 | 128.7% | 19,290 | 14,740 |
| 1981 | 55,030 | +20,990 | 61.7% | 31,040 | 23,980 |
| 1991 | 92,500 | +37,470 | 68.1% | 51,320 | 41,180 |
| 2001 | 124,991 | +32,491 | 35.13% | 67,105 | 57,886 |
| 2011 | 145,726 | +20,735 | 16.59% | 76,221 | 69,505 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & Projection 2025)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
% (2011) |
Est. 2025 |
| Hindu | 99,020 | 67.95% | 122,508 |
| Buddhist | 24,452 | 16.78% | 30,252 |
| Christian | 10,684 | 7.33% | 13,218 |
| Other religions & persuasions | 7,277 | 4.99% | 9,003 |
| Muslim | 3,846 | 2.64% | 4,758 |
| Sikh | 210 | 0.14% | 260 |
| Jain | 104 | 0.07% | 129 |
| Not Stated | 133 | 0.09% | 165 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 47,410 | 23,457 | 23,953 | 32.5% | 1022 |
Urban/Rural/Household Statistics (2011)
| Category |
Population (%) |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Literacy Rate (%) |
No. of Households |
| Urban | 22.25% | 32,430 | 17,230 | 15,200 | 882 | 80.81% | – |
| Rural | 77.75% | 113,296 | 58,991 | 54,305 | 921 | 64.37% | 30,005 |
| Total | 100% | 145,726 | 76,221 | 69,505 | 912 | 68.18% | 30,005 |
Child Population (0–6 Years) (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
% |
| All Areas | 23,901 | 12,159 | 11,742 | 966 | 16.4% |
| Urban | 4,202 | 2,137 | 2,065 | 966 | 12.96% |
| Rural | 19,699 | 10,022 | 9,677 | 966 | 17.39% |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 50,754 | 34,656 | 16,098 |
| Cultivators | 24,971 | 15,485 | 9,486 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 5,134 | 3,227 | 1,907 |
| Household Industries | 430 | 307 | 123 |
| Other Workers | 20,219 | 15,637 | 4,582 |
| Marginal Workers | 10,191 | 4,254 | 5,937 |
| Non Working | 84,781 | 37,311 | 47,470 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 67.32% | 74.41% | 59.26% |
| Buddhist | 71.77% | 79.55% | 63.9% |
| Christian | 64.88% | 72.78% | 56.61% |
| Other religions & persuasions | 67.73% | 77.98% | 57.06% |
Religion-wise Sex Ratio (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 896 |
| Buddhist | 978 |
| Christian | 949 |
| Other religions & persuasions | 957 |
Administrative Structure: Full List of Circles/Subdistricts (Taluks/Tehsils)
| Subdistrict/Circle Name |
| Chongkham |
| Lathao |
| Lekang (Mahadevpur) |
| Namsai |
| Piyong |
| Sunpura |
| Tezu |
| Wakro |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Towns: 2
- Total Villages: 300
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 30,005
- Families without roof cover: 48
- Total people without roof cover: 190
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Nepali: 28.19%
- Mishmi: 24.02%
- Hindi: 16.4%
- Bengali: 9.09%
- Assamese: 5.41%
- Adi: 2.87%
- Tibetan: 2.28%
- Odia: 1.73%
Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- District HQ: Tezu; key towns: Sunpura, Wakro
- Major tribes: Adi, Mishmi, Singpho, Khampti, Zekhring; also Tibetan, Nepali
- Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary: 783 sq.km
- Historical: Chutiya Kingdom, British expeditions; split to create Dibang Valley (1980), Anjaw (2004), Namsai (2013)
- Literacy highest in urban, lower in rural
- Main crops: Jatropha (bio-diesel), rice
- Main rivers: Lohit, sites: Parashuram Kund, Hayuliang, Walong (Battle of Walong site 1962)