Tawang Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Tawang
Tawang comprises 235 villages, of which 218 are inhabited and 17 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 10,062, spread across 2,172 square kilometers.
| Villages | 235(218 inhabited • 17 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 10,062 |
| Total Area | 2,172 km² |
Tawang Urban & Rural Population
Tawang had 11,202 people in urban areas (22.4%) and 38,775 people in rural areas (77.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 38,775 | 77.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 11,202 | 22.4% |
| Total | 49,977 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Tawang
The total population comprises 29,151 males (58.3%) and 20,826 females (41.7%). The sex ratio is 714 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 20,792 | 8,359 | 29,151 |
| 👩 Female | 17,983 | 2,843 | 20,826 |
Literacy Rate in Tawang
The literacy rate is 52.17%. Male literacy stands at 60.79% while female literacy is 40.11%, indicating a gender gap of 20.68 percentage points. The total literate population is 26,073.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 10,035 | 7,685 | 17,720 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,484 | 1,869 | 8,353 |
| Total Literate | 16,519 | 9,554 | 26,073 |
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About Tawang Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh has a total population of 49,977 with a literacy rate of 52.17% and a sex ratio of 714 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Tawang district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.