Arunachal Pradesh
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
12.9 Lakh
0.1% of India
Districts
27
Area
79,317 km²
Literacy Rate
55.4%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
938
National: 943
Arunachal Pradesh is India's 28th most populous state with a population of 12.9 Lakh spread across 27 districts covering 79,317 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 55.4%, below the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Demographics
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
16 /km²
▼
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
938
▼
943
Literacy Rate
55.4%
▼
63.0%
SC Population
0.0%
▼
16.6%
ST Population
67.6%
▲
8.7%
Worker Participation
42.5%
▲
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
27.5%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
13.6%
▼
18.4%
Underweight Children
13.9%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
54.7%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
37.1%
▼
55.3%
Full Vaccination
64.8%
▼
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
81.0%
▼
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
84.1%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
53.2%
▼
54.6%
Health Insurance
27.6%
▼
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
95.0%
▲
93.6%
Electricity Access
93.7%
▼
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
18.7%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
5.3%
▼
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.1%
▼
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
33.5 per 1k pop
▼
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
1.2k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
28.8%
▲
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
1867 per lakh
▼
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.1%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
1.23
▲
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
0.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
1.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
4.4 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
2.8 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
Climate Vulnerability
Indicator
State
National
Climate Vulnerability Index
0.52
▼
0.56
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Changlang
25.0%
2. Upper Subansiri
19.2%
3. Namsai
17.7%
4. Shi Yomi
16.2%
5. West Siang
16.2%
Lowest
1. Tawang
9.0%
2. Siang
8.8%
3. Kamle
8.1%
4. Keyi Panyor
8.1%
5. Lower Subansiri
8.1%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. Tawang
99.7%
2. Kra Daadi
99.7%
3. Siang
99.6%
4. Upper Siang
99.5%
5. Kurung Kumey
99.2%
Lowest
1. East Kameng
86.3%
2. Pakke Kessang
86.3%
3. Bichom
86.3%
4. Lower Dibang Valley
84.4%
5. Dibang Valley
79.2%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. Lower Subansiri
154.2
2. West Siang
129.4
3. Shi Yomi
89.3
4. Lower Siang
67.2
5. East Siang
60.7
Lowest
1. Siang
7.0
2. Tirap
6.9
3. Kra Daadi
6.9
4. Keyi Panyor
4.4
5. Bichom
1.0
All Districts
27 of 27
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papumpare | 1,76,573 | 68.6% | 980 | 56 |
| Changlang | 1,48,226 | 49.4% | 926 | 30 |
| Namsai | 89,655 | 55.6% | 925 | 69 |
| West Kameng | 83,947 | 57.8% | 819 | 23 |
| Tirap | 71,082 | 47.9% | 921 | 71 |
| Upper Subansiri | 68,841 | 54.8% | 999 | 12 |
| Lower Dibang Valley | 54,080 | 58.9% | 928 | 16 |
| Lohit | 53,633 | 60.2% | 891 | 18 |
| Kra Daadi | 53,049 | 41.4% | 1038 | 23 |
| Tawang | 49,977 | 52.2% | 714 | 21 |
| East Kameng | 47,524 | 49.3% | 1026 | 14 |
| Siang | 46,613 | 60.9% | 938 | 14 |
| Keyi Panyor | 46,378 | 68.2% | 982 | 40 |
| Upper Siang | 35,320 | 51.5% | 889 | 6 |
| Kurung Kumey | 35,116 | 37.9% | 1028 | 8 |
| East Siang | 34,808 | 64.2% | 1038 | 21 |
| Longding | 33,915 | 35.3% | 986 | 38 |
| Lepa Rada | 26,004 | 58.0% | 937 | 35 |
| Bichom | 24,706 | 49.3% | 1026 | 14 |
| Kamle | 22,415 | 56.9% | 991 | 12 |
| Anjaw | 21,167 | 47.2% | 839 | 4 |
| Lower Siang | 17,201 | 66.1% | 974 | 10 |
| Shi Yomi | 12,942 | 46.1% | 932 | 5 |
| Lower Subansiri | 10,417 | 68.2% | 982 | 40 |
| West Siang | 8,935 | 54.5% | 990 | 7 |
| Dibang Valley | 8,004 | 55.4% | 813 | 1 |
| Pakke Kessang | 5,082 | 43.7% | 1083 | 3 |
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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 68.6%, compared to the state average of 55.4%.
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
Census 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)