Upper Siang District - Population 2011-2025
Upper Siang District Arunachal Pradesh Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Dat
Quick Overview of Upper Siang District Census 2021 & 2025 Estimates
- Population (2011): 35,320
- Projected Population (2025): 40,551–43,698 (approx. 40.6k–43.7k, projections vary)
- Male (2011): 18,699
- Female (2011): 16,621
- Estimated Males (2025): 21,360–23,134
- Estimated Females (2025): 19,191–20,564
- Area: 6,590 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 5/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 889 females/1000 males (urban: 944, rural: 877)
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 946 (urban: 928, rural: 950)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 59.99% (Male: 66.45%, Female: 52.63%; urban: 79.17%, rural: 55.59%)
- Total households (2011): 7,324
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 4,988 (14.12%)
- Urban Population (2011): 6,540 (18.52%)
- Rural Population (2011): 28,780 (81.48%)
- District HQ: Yingkiong
Population Growth (1961–2025)
| Year | Population | Variation (%) | Male | Female |
| 1961 | 9,790 | – | 5,210 | 4,580 |
| 1971 | 21,330 | +117.88% | 11,400 | 9,930 |
| 1981 | 21,125 | -0.1% | 11,080 | 10,050 |
| 1991 | 27,779 | +31.50% | 15,250 | 12,530 |
| 2001 | 33,363 | +20.10% | 18,057 | 15,306 |
| 2011 | 35,320 | +5.87% | 18,699 | 16,621 |
| 2021 | 37,000 | +4.76% | ~19,570 | ~17,430 |
| 2025 | 40,551–43,698 | +14.81%–23.7% | 21,360–23,134 | 19,191–20,564 |
| 2036 | 43,776 | +23.94% | 22,987 | 20,789 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion | 2011 Population | % (2011) | Projected (2025) |
| Other religions & persuasions (Donyi-Polo, Adi) | 20,967 | 59.36% | 25,940 |
| Christian | 5,643 | 15.98% | 6,982 |
| Hindu | 5,261 | 14.90% | 6,509 |
| Buddhist | 2,577 | 7.30% | 3,188 |
| Muslim | 411 | 1.16% | 508 |
| Sikh | 27 | 0.08% | 33 |
| Jain | 7 | 0.02% | 9 |
| Not Stated | 427 | 1.21% | 528 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste | Total | Male | Female | % | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 28,468 | 14,413 | 14,055 | 80.6% | 976 |
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 | 18.52% | 6,540 | 3,364 | 3,176 | 944 | 928 | 79.17% | – | 885 |
| Rural | 81.48% | 28,780 | 15,335 | 13,445 | 877 | 950 | 55.59% | 7,324 | 4,103 |
| Total | 100% | 35,320 | 18,699 | 16,621 | 889 | 946 | 59.99% | 7,324 | 4,988 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
| Other religions and persuasions | 57.53% | 63.67% | 51.08% |
| Christian | 59.87% | 64.98% | 55.22% |
| Hindu | 71.36% | 78.53% | 57.75% |
| Buddhist | 53.91% | 56.7% | 50.84% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 949 |
| Christian | 1071 |
| Hindu | 562 |
| Buddhist | 938 |
Historic Child Population (0–6) & Sex Ratio
- Total 0–6 children (2011): 4,988
- Boys 0–6: 2,563
- Girls 0–6: 2,425
- Child sex ratio (2011): 946
- Urban child pop: 885 (13.53% urban)
- Rural child pop: 4,103 (14.26% rural)
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 14,524 | 8,521 | 6,003 |
| Cultivators | 8,190 | 3,948 | 4,242 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 611 | 340 | 271 |
| Household Industries | 354 | 225 | 129 |
| Other Workers | 5,369 | 4,008 | 1,361 |
| Marginal Workers | 3,120 | 1,447 | 1,673 |
| Non Working | 17,676 | 8,731 | 8,945 |
Administrative Structure: Circles/Subdistricts/Taluks List
| Circle/Subdistrict Name |
| Yingkiong |
| Jengging |
| Mariyang |
| Geku |
| Katan |
| Mopom |
| Tuting |
| Gelling |
| Singa |
| Palling |
| Migging |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total towns: 1
- Total villages: 112
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 7,324
- No homeless/roofless families recorded (2011 census)
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Adi: 72.01%
- Bhotia: 6.54%
- Nepali: 4.44%
- Hindi: 3.93%
- Odia: 1.91%
- Assamese: 1.78%
- Bengali: 1.42%
- Bhojpuri: 1.25%
Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- District HQ: Yingkiong; formed in 1999 from East Siang
- Main tribal groups: Adi (majority, Donyi-Polo followers), Memba (Tibetan Buddhism), Khamba
- Assembly seats: Tuting-Yingkiong, Mariyang-Geku
- Flora/fauna: Mouling National Park (483 sq.km.), new species: Mebo giant flying squirrel
- Major rivers: Siang, Yamne, Siyom
- Highway: Frontier Highway (2000 km) planned across district