West Siang District - Population 2011-2025
West Siang District Arunachal Pradesh Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data
Quick Overview of West Siang District Census 2021 & Projections (2025)
- Population (2011): 112,274
- Estimated Population (2025): 128,902 – 138,905 (1.29–1.39 lakh)
- Estimated Male Population (2025): 66,430–71,965
- Estimated Female Population (2025): 62,380–66,940
- Area: 8,325 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 13 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 930 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 941
- Literacy Rate (2011): 66.46% (Male: 72.81%, Female: 59.63%)
- No. of Households (2011): 21,231
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 14,855 (13.23%)
- Urban Population (2011): 24,968 (22.24%)
- Rural Population (2011): 87,306 (77.76%)
- District HQ: Aalo
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Projected Population |
Annual Growth (%) |
| 2011 | 112,274 | – |
| 2021 | 119,900 | +6.79% |
| 2025 | 128,902–138,905 | +14.81%–23.7% |
| 2036 | 139,152 | +23.94% |
Historic Population Growth (1961–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1961 | 42,222 | – | 22,570 | 19,652 |
| 1971 | 53,779 | +27.4% | 29,060 | 24,719 |
| 1981 | 68,320 | +27.0% | 35,720 | 32,600 |
| 1991 | 89,936 | +31.6% | 48,030 | 41,906 |
| 2001 | 103,918 | +15.6% | 54,349 | 49,569 |
| 2011 | 112,274 | +8.0% | 58,168 | 54,106 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
% (2011) |
2025 Est. |
| Other religions & persuasions (Donyi-Polo, etc.) | 60,005 | 53.45% | 74,238 |
| Christian | 29,969 | 26.69% | 37,078 |
| Hindu | 15,881 | 14.14% | 19,648 |
| Buddhist | 3,311 | 2.95% | 4,096 |
| Muslim | 2,218 | 1.98% | 2,744 |
| Sikh | 577 | 0.51% | 714 |
| Jain | 49 | 0.04% | 61 |
| Not Stated | 264 | 0.24% | 327 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 92,783 | 45,746 | 47,037 | 82.6% | 1,029 |
Urban/Rural/Household/Literacy Stats (2011)
| Category |
Population % |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Literacy Rate (%) |
No. of Households |
| Urban | 22.24% | 24,968 | 13,481 | 11,487 | 852 | 85.37% | — |
| Rural | 77.76% | 87,306 | 44,687 | 42,619 | 954 | 60.91% | 21,231 |
Child Population (0–6 Years) (2011)
| Region |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
% |
| All Areas | 14,855 | 7,655 | 7,200 | 941 | 13.23% |
| Urban | 2,863 | 1,476 | 1,387 | 940 | 11.47% |
| Rural | 11,992 | 6,179 | 5,813 | 941 | 13.74% |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 43,000 | 26,045 | 16,955 |
| Cultivators | 25,883 | 12,822 | 13,061 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 617 | 378 | 239 |
| Household Industries | 213 | 119 | 94 |
| Other Workers | 16,287 | 12,726 | 3,561 |
| Marginal Workers | 6,177 | 3,111 | 3,066 |
| Non Working | 63,097 | 29,012 | 34,085 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Other religions and persuasions | 66.85% | 72.23% | 61.63% |
| Christian | 60.39% | 66.40% | 54.67% |
| Hindu | 76.83% | 82.47% | 66.39% |
| Buddhist | 56.07% | 66.16% | 46.85% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,018 |
| Christian | 1,033 |
| Hindu | 577 |
| Buddhist | 1,099 |
Administrative Structure: Full List of Circles/Subdistricts (Taluks/Tehsils)
| Subdistrict/Circle Name |
| Aalo |
| Bagra |
| Basar |
| Darak |
| Daring |
| Gensi |
| Jomlo Mobuk |
| Kamba |
| Kangku |
| Kaying |
| Likabali |
| Liromoba |
| Mechuka |
| Monigong |
| Payum |
| Pidi |
| Rumgong |
| Sibe |
| Tato |
| Tirbin |
| Yomcha |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Towns: 2
- Total Villages: 461
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total Households: 21,231
- Families without roof cover: 18
- Total people without roof cover: 107
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Galo: 70.41%
- Hindi: 6.65%
- Nepali: 3.18%
- Adi: 2.75%
- Bengali: 2.63%
- Assamese: 2.34%
- Bhojpuri: 2.17%
- Miniyong: 1.68%
Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- District HQ: Aalo
- Largest tribal group: Galo (Donyi-Polo religious followers), some Christian converts, Memba/Khamba (Tibetan Buddhism)
- Flora/fauna: Kane Wildlife Sanctuary (55 km²), rare mammals (Snow leopard, Red panda, Musk deer), Blyth’s Tragopan, Mechuka Giant Flying Squirrel
- Main assembly seats: Liromoba, Likabali, Basar, Along West, Along East, Rumgong, Mechuka
- Major rivers: Siyom, Sipu