West Kameng District - Population 2011-2025
West Kameng District Arunachal Pradesh Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Dat
Quick Overview of West Kameng District Census 2021 & 2025 Projections
- Population (2011): 83,947
- Estimated Population (2025): 95,500–103,859 (≈95k–104k)
- Male Population (2011): 46,155
- Female Population (2011): 37,792
- Estimated Males (2025): 52,710–57,103
- Estimated Females (2025): 43,570–46,756
- Area: 7,422 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 11 per sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 819 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 973
- Literacy Rate (2011): 67.07% (Male: 73.45%, Female: 59.05%)
- No. of Households (2011): 18,159
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 11,643 (13.87%)
- Urban Population (2011): 15,932 (18.98%)
- Rural Population (2011): 68,015 (81.02%)
- District HQ: Bomdila
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 83,947 | – |
| 2021 | 92,800 | +10.54% |
| 2025 | 95,500–103,859 | +14.81%–+23.7% |
| 2036 | 104,044 | +23.94% |
Historic Population Growth (1961–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1961 | 26,872 | – | 16,950 | 9,930 |
| 1971 | 32,113 | +19.5% | 19,335 | 12,778 |
| 1981 | 41,567 | +29.4% | 22,670 | 18,897 |
| 1991 | 56,421 | +35.7% | 30,970 | 25,451 |
| 2001 | 74,599 | +32.2% | 42,542 | 32,057 |
| 2011 | 83,947 | +12.5% | 46,155 | 37,792 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Pop |
% (2011) |
2025 Est. |
| Buddhist | 36,087 | 42.99% | 44,647 |
| Hindu | 31,265 | 37.24% | 38,681 |
| Christian | 8,466 | 10.08% | 10,474 |
| Other religions & persuasions | 5,556 | 6.62% | 6,874 |
| Muslim | 1,970 | 2.35% | 2,437 |
| Sikh | 328 | 0.39% | 406 |
| Jain | 71 | 0.08% | 88 |
| No Religion Specified | 204 | 0.24% | 252 |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 46,380 | 22,771 | 23,609 | 55.25% | 1,037 |
Urban/Rural/Household/Literacy/Child Stats (2011)
| Category |
Population % |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
No. of Households |
Child Population |
| Urban | 18.98% | 15,932 | 8,346 | 7,586 | 909 | 1008 | 78.21% | — | 1,831 |
| Rural | 81.02% | 68,015 | 37,809 | 30,206 | 799 | 967 | 64.37% | 18,159 | 9,812 |
| Total | 100% | 83,947 | 46,155 | 37,792 | 819 | 973 | 67.07% | 18,159 | 11,643 |
Child Population (0–6 Years) (2011)
| Region |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
% |
| Total | 11,643 | 5,900 | 5,743 | 973 | 13.87% |
| Urban | 1,831 | 912 | 919 | 1008 | 11.49% |
| Rural | 9,812 | 4,988 | 4,824 | 967 | 14.43% |
Workforce Data (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 34,752 | 24,640 | 10,112 |
| Cultivators | 11,331 | 5,884 | 5,447 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 817 | 507 | 310 |
| Household Industries | 458 | 194 | 264 |
| Other Workers | 22,146 | 18,055 | 4,091 |
| Marginal Workers | 7,741 | 3,673 | 4,068 |
| Non Working | 41,454 | 17,842 | 23,612 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Buddhist | 60.15% | 65.32% | 55.12% |
| Hindu | 75.42% | 80.9% | 65.7% |
| Christian | 67.19% | 74.44% | 60.11% |
| Other religions & persuasions | 58.71% | 64.58% | 52.65% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Buddhist | 1028 |
| Hindu | 597 |
| Christian | 1011 |
| Other religions & persuasions | 969 |
Administrative Structure: Circles/Subdistricts/Taluks List
| Circle/Subdistrict Name |
| Balemu |
| Bhalukpong |
| Bomdila |
| Dirang |
| Jamiri |
| Kalaktang |
| Kamengbari-Doimara |
| Nafra |
| Rupa |
| Shergaon |
| Singchung |
| Thembang |
| Thrizino |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Towns: 3
- Total Villages: 283
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 18,159
- Families without roof cover: 29
- Total people without roof cover: 127
Languages & Ethnic Groups
- Major tribes: Monpa (Dirang, Bhut, Kalaktang), Miji, Sherdukpen, Aka, Bugun, Takpa, Lishipa, Chugpa, Butpa
- All communicate in Hindi for inter-tribal conversation
Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- District HQ: Bomdila
- History: Mon-Kingdom, Ahom rule, British, Tibetan migration, division in 1980 (East/West Kameng)
- Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary (217 km²), Sessa Orchid Sanctuary (100 km²)
- Subdivisions: Thrizino, Rupa, Bomdila; 4 development blocks: Dirang, Kalaktang, Nafra-Buragaon, Thrizino
- Main rivers: Kameng, Bichom
- Tourism growth: Bomdila, Dirang, Sela Pass, Buddhist monasteries
- Main assembly seats: Dirang, Kalaktang, Thrizino-Buragaon, Bomdila