West Siang
District in Arunachal Pradesh
Credit Growth (5-Year) in West Siang: 141.4%, 14th highest of 25 districts in Arunachal Pradesh
MSME Density in West Siang: 129.4 per 1,000 people, 2nd highest of 27 districts in Arunachal Pradesh
Women Literacy in West Siang: 76.1%, 6th highest of 20 districts in Arunachal Pradesh
Health Insurance in West Siang: 48.2%, 17th highest of 25 districts in Arunachal Pradesh
West Siang is a district in Arunachal Pradesh with a population of 8.9k (Census 2011, counted on today's district boundary) spread across 1,294 sq km. Its literacy rate of 63.5% is below the state average of 65.4% and below the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 938. Some values for this district are estimates: area-proportional, or copied from the district it was carved from.
Demographics
Health & Development
NFHS-6 (2023–24, provisional) · “was”: the 2019–21 value, where it moved 5 points or more
State Avg and National are population-weighted averages, not official NFHS figures. No “was”: the district boundary changed after 2019–21.
Women & Gender
Economy & Infrastructure
Governance
Safety & Crime
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 49.7% | 49.4% | 46.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) (2023–24) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 53.6% | 51.4% | 37.0% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) (2023–24) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 98.7% | 97.0% | 81.2% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) (2023–24) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 1,014 | 972 | 926 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Average Holding Size | 3.3 | 3.9 | 1.4 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 18.6% | 24.6% | 66.3% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 20.2 | 15.0 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 14.8 | 11.9 | 9.2 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | — | 3.7 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of West Siang district?
West Siang has a population of 8.9k according to the Census 2011, counted on the district's present boundary, with a density of 7 people per sq km across 1,294 sq km.
What is the population of West Siang in 2026?
There is no official count or district estimate after 2011. The latest figure is the Census 2011 count of 8.9k. Census 2027 enumeration takes place in February 2027, with results expected from 2028.
What is the literacy rate of West Siang?
West Siang has a literacy rate of 63.5% (Census 2011), which is below the Arunachal Pradesh average of 65.4% and below the national average of 72.9%.
How does West Siang compare to Arunachal Pradesh?
West Siang is the 25th most populous of 27 districts in Arunachal Pradesh. Its sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males is above the state average of 938 (Census 2011).
How many children in West Siang are stunted or underweight?
In West Siang, 21.9% of children under 5 are stunted, 12.9% wasted and 11.1% underweight (NFHS-6, 2023–24, provisional). Stunting compares with a Arunachal Pradesh average of 23.9% and an India average of 28.0%.
How many households in West Siang have health insurance?
48.2% of households in West Siang have at least one member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme (NFHS-6, 2023–24, provisional). The Arunachal Pradesh average is 52.0% and India's 58.1%.
What data sources are used for West Siang?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019–21), NFHS-6 (2023–24), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015–16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.
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.