Arunachal Pradesh, in northeastern India, is known for its lush forests, diverse tribal cultures, and strategic border location. Covering 83,743 km², it has 5,589 villages and a population of 1,383,727 (2011 Census). Itanagar, the capital, is under the Gauhati High Court (Itanagar bench). Formed on February 20, 1987, its 25 districts support unique indigenous communities.
In Arunachal Pradesh, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anjaw | अंजाव | |||
| Bichom | बिचोम | |||
| Changlang | चांगलांग | |||
| Upper Dibang Valley | ऊपरी दिबांग घाटी | |||
| East Kameng | पूर्वी कामेंग | |||
| East Siang | पूर्वी सियांग | |||
| Itanagar Capital Complex | इटानगर राजधानी परिसर | |||
| Kamle | कामले | |||
| Keyi Panyor | केयी पन्योर | |||
| Kra Daadi | क्रा दादी | |||
| Kurung Kumey | कुरुंग कुमे | |||
| Lepa Rada | लेपा राडा | |||
| Lohit | लोहित | |||
| Longding | लोंगडिंग | |||
| Lower Dibang Valley | निचली दिबांग घाटी | |||
| Lower Siang | निचली सियांग | |||
| Lower Subansiri | निचली सुबनसिरी | |||
| Namsai | नमसाई | |||
| Pakke Kessang | पक्के केस्संग | |||
| Papum Pare | पापुम पारे | |||
| Shi Yomi | शी योमी | |||
| Siang | सियांग | |||
| Tawang | तवांग | |||
| Tirap | तिरप | |||
| Upper Siang | ऊपरी सियांग | |||
| Upper Subansiri | ऊपरी सुबनसिरी | |||
| West Kameng | पश्चिमी कामेंग | |||
| West Siang | पश्चिमी सियांग |
As per the 2011 Census, Arunachal Pradesh has a total population of 1383727 people, with 317369 residing in urban areas and 1066358 in rural regions. The population density of Arunachal Pradesh is approximately 17/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1066358 | 317369 | 1383727 |
| Male Population | 546011 | 167901 | 713912 |
| Female Population | 520347 | 149468 | 669815 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Arunachal Pradesh is approximately 17/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | 17/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Arunachal Pradesh has a total of 2,70,577 households, with 2,00,210 in rural areas and 70,367 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 2,00,210 |
| Urban Households | 70,367 |
| Total Households | 2,70,577 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Arunachal Pradesh - (अरुणाचल प्रदेश) |
| Capital | Itanagar |
| Established | 20-Feb-1986 |
| Total Area | 83,743 km² |
| Total Villages | 5577 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 938 |
| Population Density | 17/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 13,83,727 |
| High Court | Gauhati High Court (Itanagar Bench) |
| Total Population | Villages in Arunachal Pradesh |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 3773 |
| 200-499 | 1026 |
| 500-999 | 325 |
| 1000-1999 | 112 |
| 2000-4999 | 21 |
| 5000-9999 | 1 |
| 10000 and above | 0 |
All survey data of Arunachal Pradesh villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).