Papumpare District - Population 2011-2025
Papumpare District Arunachal Pradesh Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Papum Pare District Census 2021 & Projections (2025)
- Estimated Population (2025): 218,456 – 269,700 (2.18–2.70 lakh, projection range)
- Estimated Male Population (2025): 110,336 – 134,850
- Estimated Female Population (2025): 108,120 – 134,850
- Population (2011): 176,573
- Male (2011): 89,182
- Female (2011): 87,391
- Area: 3,462 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 51 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 980 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 977
- Literacy Rate (2011): 79.95% (Male: 86.06%, Female: 73.72%)
- Total Households (2011): 35,730
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 25,170 (14.25%)
- Urban Population (2011): 96,963 (54.91%)
- Rural Population (2011): 79,610 (45.09%)
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 176,573 | – |
| 2021 | 243,700 | +37.99% |
| 2022 | 251,500 | +42.44% |
| 2025 | 269,700 | +52.77% |
| 2031 | 289,200 | +63.80% |
| 2036 | 218,844 | +23.94% |
Historic Population Growth (1961–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1961 | 12,823 | – | – | 7,540 | 5,283 |
| 1971 | 17,632 | +4,809 | +37.5% | 9,230 | 8,402 |
| 1981 | 39,736 | +22,104 | +125.4% | 22,658 | 17,078 |
| 1991 | 72,811 | +33,075 | +83.2% | 39,781 | 33,030 |
| 2001 | 122,003 | +49,192 | +67.6% | 64,184 | 57,819 |
| 2011 | 176,573 | +54,570 | +44.74% | 89,182 | 87,391 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
Population (2011) |
% (2011) |
Estimated (2025) |
| Christian | 84,397 | 47.8% | 104,416 |
| Hindu | 57,027 | 32.3% | 70,554 |
| Other religions & persuasions | 22,586 | 12.79% | 27,943 |
| Muslim | 6,148 | 3.48% | 7,606 |
| Buddhist | 4,768 | 2.7% | 5,899 |
| Sikh | 310 | 0.18% | 384 |
| Jain | 139 | 0.08% | 172 |
| Not Stated | 1,198 | 0.68% | 1,482 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percent |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 117,216 | 56,469 | 60,747 | 66.38% | 1076 |
Urban/Rural/Household Statistics (2011)
| Region |
Population (%) |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
No. of Households |
| Urban | 54.91% | 96,963 | 49,247 | 47,716 | 969 | 948 | 84.74% | – |
| Rural | 45.09% | 79,610 | 39,935 | 39,675 | 993 | 1008 | 73.94% | 35,730 |
Child Population (0–6 Years) (2011)
| Region |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
Proportion (%) |
| All Areas | 25,170 | 12,729 | 12,441 | 977 | 14.25% |
| Urban | 12,645 | 6,492 | 6,153 | 948 | 13.04% |
| Rural | 12,525 | 6,237 | 6,288 | 1008 | 15.73% |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 51,157 | 34,148 | 17,009 |
| Cultivators | 11,038 | 5,787 | 5,251 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 921 | 518 | 403 |
| Household Industries | 821 | 523 | 298 |
| Other Workers | 38,377 | 27,320 | 11,057 |
| Marginal Workers | 14,615 | 7,115 | 7,500 |
| Non Working | 110,801 | 47,919 | 62,882 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Christian | 76.21% | 83.13% | 69.92% |
| Hindu | 84.21% | 89.15% | 78.06% |
| Other religions & persuasions | 87.48% | 92.12% | 83.21% |
| Muslim | 67.37% | 73.89% | 59.89% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Christian | 1083 |
| Hindu | 818 |
| Other religions | 1066 |
| Muslim | 896 |
Administrative Structure: Full List of Circles/Subdistricts (Taluks/Tehsils)
| Subdistrict/Circle Name |
|---|
| Balijan |
| Banderdawa |
| Doimukh |
| Gumto |
| Itanagar |
| Kakoi |
| Kimin |
| Leporiang |
| Mengio |
| Naharlagun |
| Parang |
| Sagalee |
| Sangdupota (Besar Nello) |
| Taraso |
| Toru |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Villages: 485
- Total Towns: 3
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 35,730
- Families without roof cover: 60
- Total people without roof cover: 271
Geography, Administration, Socio-Economic
- District HQ: Yupia
- Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh state capital
- Highest literacy district in Arunachal Pradesh (79.95%)
- No Scheduled Castes population reported
- Became a district in 1999 (carved from Lower Subansiri)
- Notable protected area: Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary (140 km²)
- Key ethnic groups: Nyishi (majority), Adi, Galo, Apatani, Tagin, others