Arunachal Pradesh
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 12.9 Lakh
- 0.1% of India
- Districts
- 27
- Avg 47.6k each
- Area
- 79,317 km²
- 16 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 65.4%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 938
- India: 943
- Rank
- 28th
- of 36 by population
Arunachal Pradesh is India's 28th most populous state with a population of 12.9 Lakh spread across 27 districts covering 79,317sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 65.4%, below the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Arunachal Pradesh · district average 147.1%, 1st of 36 states
All 25 on the map →MSME Density in Arunachal Pradesh · district average 33.5 per 1,000 people, 26th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Arunachal Pradesh · district average 70.7%, 27th of 36 states
All 27 on the map →Health Insurance in Arunachal Pradesh · district average 27.6%, 24th of 36 states
All 27 on the map →Demographics
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papumpare | 1,76,573 | 80.0% | 980 | 56 |
| Changlang | 1,48,226 | 59.8% | 926 | 30 |
| Namsai | 89,655 | 67.2% | 925 | 69 |
| West Kameng | 83,947 | 67.1% | 819 | 23 |
| Tirap | 71,082 | 57.6% | 921 | 71 |
| Upper Subansiri | 68,841 | 64.3% | 999 | 12 |
| Lower Dibang Valley | 54,080 | 69.1% | 928 | 16 |
| Lohit | 53,633 | 70.6% | 891 | 18 |
| Kra Daadi | 53,049 | 50.4% | 1038 | 23 |
| Tawang | 49,977 | 59.0% | 714 | 21 |
| East Kameng | 47,524 | 60.5% | 1026 | 14 |
| Siang | 46,613 | 70.4% | 938 | 14 |
| Keyi Panyor | 46,378 | 77.3% | 982 | 40 |
| Upper Siang | 35,320 | 60.0% | 889 | 6 |
| Kurung Kumey | 35,116 | 46.8% | 1028 | 8 |
| East Siang | 34,808 | 73.6% | 1038 | 21 |
| Longding | 33,915 | 43.9% | 986 | 38 |
| Lepa Rada | 26,004 | 66.7% | 937 | 35 |
| Bichom | 24,706 | 60.5% | 1026 | 14 |
| Kamle | 22,415 | 66.4% | 991 | 12 |
| Anjaw | 21,167 | 56.5% | 839 | 4 |
| Lower Siang | 17,201 | 75.5% | 974 | 10 |
| Shi Yomi | 12,942 | 53.1% | 932 | 5 |
| Lower Subansiri | 10,417 | 77.3% | 982 | 40 |
| West Siang | 8,935 | 63.5% | 990 | 7 |
| Dibang Valley | 8,004 | 64.1% | 813 | 1 |
| Pakke Kessang | 5,082 | 54.1% | 1083 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh has a population of 12.9 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 28th most populous state. The population is spread across 27 districts.
How many districts are in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh has 27 districts covering a total area of 79,317 sq km.
Which district in Arunachal Pradesh has the highest literacy rate?
Papumpare has the highest literacy rate in Arunachal Pradesh at 80.0%, compared to the state average of 65.4%.
What is Arunachal Pradesh's sex ratio?
Arunachal Pradesh has a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.