Lower Siang
District in Arunachal Pradesh
Lower Siang is a district in Arunachal Pradesh with a population of 17.2k spread across 1,758 sq km. Its literacy rate of 66.1% is above the state average of 55.4% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 938. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling ~ | 46.3% | 40.0% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use ~ | 44.3% | 48.5% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene ~ | 94.2% | 91.4% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 943.089 | 972.024 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size ~ | 3.3 | 3.6 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) ~ | 18.6% | 23.7% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household ~ | 20.2 | 14.8 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases ~ | 14.8% | 10.3% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | — | 3.7 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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~ Values marked with ~ are area-proportional estimates or inherited from a parent district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lower Siang district?
Lower Siang has a population of 17.2k according to the Census 2011, with a density of 10 people per sq km across 1,758 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Lower Siang?
Lower Siang has a literacy rate of 66.1%, which is above the Arunachal Pradesh average of 55.4% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Lower Siang compare to Arunachal Pradesh?
Lower Siang has a sex ratio of 974 (above state average of 938) and a literacy rate of 66.1% (above state average of 55.4%).
What data sources are used for Lower Siang?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.