Arunachal Pradesh Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Arunachal Pradesh.

Total Population
13,83,727
Male
7,13,912
51.6%
Female
6,69,815
48.4%
Sex Ratio
938
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
55.36%
Density
17
per km²

Administrative Details of Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh comprises 5,589 villages, of which 5,258 are inhabited and 331 are uninhabited. There are 27 urban towns in Arunachal Pradesh. The total number of households stands at 2,70,577, spread across 83,743 square kilometers.

Villages5,589(5,258 inhabited331 uninhabited)
Urban Towns27
Households2,70,577
Total Area83,743 km²

Arunachal Pradesh Urban & Rural Population

According to Census data, Arunachal Pradesh had 3,17,369 people in urban areas (22.9%) and 10,66,358 people in rural areas (77.1%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural10,66,35877.1%
🏙️ Urban3,17,36922.9%
Total13,83,727100%

Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.

Rural Population10,66,358
Urban Population3,17,369

Gender Distribution in Arunachal Pradesh

The total population of Arunachal Pradesh comprises 7,13,912 males (51.6%) and 6,69,815 females (48.4%). The sex ratio in Arunachal Pradesh is 938 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male5,46,0111,67,9017,13,912
👩 Female5,20,3471,49,4686,69,815

Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.

Male Population7,13,912
51.6% of total
Female Population6,69,815
48.4% of total

Literacy Rate in Arunachal Pradesh

The literacy rate in Arunachal Pradesh is 55.36% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 61.61% while female literacy is 48.69%, indicating a gender gap of 12.92 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,66,005.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)3,09,3901,30,4784,39,868
Literate (Female)2,26,51299,6253,26,137
Total Literate5,35,9022,30,1037,66,005

Literacy rates by gender.

Male Literacy Rate61.61%
Female Literacy Rate48.69%

Arunachal Pradesh District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data

Arunachal Pradesh has 16 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.

#District Population Literacy % Sex Ratio Area (km²)
1Papum Pare1,76,57368.55%9803,462
2Changlang1,48,22649.37%9264,662
3Lohit1,45,72657%9125,212
4West Siang1,12,27457.67%9308,325
5Tirap1,11,97542.84%9442,362
6East Siang99,21463.07%9803,603.004
7Kurung Kumey92,07639.76%10326,040
8West Kameng83,94757.77%8197,422
9Upper Subansiri83,44854.26%9987,032
10Lower Subansiri83,03065.11%9843,508

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All States in India by Population

India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Arunachal Pradesh has a population of 13,83,727. Click any state to view detailed demographics.

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1. Uttar Pradesh19,98,12,341
2. Maharashtra11,23,74,333
3. Bihar10,40,99,452
4. West Bengal9,12,76,115
5. Andhra Pradesh8,45,80,777
6. Madhya Pradesh7,26,26,809
7. Tamil Nadu7,21,47,030
8. Rajasthan6,85,48,437
9. Karnataka6,10,95,297
10. Gujarat6,04,39,692
11. Odisha4,19,74,218
12. Kerala3,34,06,061
13. Jharkhand3,29,88,134
14. Assam3,12,05,576
15. Punjab2,77,43,338
16. Chhattisgarh2,55,45,198
17. Haryana2,53,51,462
18. Nct Of Delhi1,67,87,941
19. Jammu & Kashmir1,25,41,302
20. Uttarakhand1,00,86,292
21. Himachal Pradesh68,64,602
22. Tripura36,73,917
23. Meghalaya29,66,889
24. Manipur28,55,794
25. Nagaland19,78,502
26. Goa14,58,545
27. Arunachal Pradesh13,83,727
28. Puducherry12,47,953
29. Mizoram10,97,206
30. Chandigarh10,55,450
31. Sikkim6,10,577
32. Andaman & Nicobar Islands3,80,581
33. Dadra & Nagar Haveli3,43,709
34. Daman & Diu2,43,247
35. Lakshadweep64,473

List of Districts in Arunachal Pradesh

Complete list of all 16 districts in Arunachal Pradesh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Arunachal Pradesh?
According to Census 2011, Arunachal Pradesh has a total population of 13,83,727. This includes 10,66,358 people in rural areas and 3,17,369 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh has 7,13,912 males (51.6%) and 6,69,815 females (48.4%).
What is the sex ratio of Arunachal Pradesh?
The sex ratio of Arunachal Pradesh is 938 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 938 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh has an overall literacy rate of 55.36%. The male literacy rate is 61.61% and the female literacy rate is 48.69%. Total literate population is 7,66,005.
What is the total area of Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh covers a total area of 83,743 square kilometers with a population density of 17 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh comprises 16 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 0 (0% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 9,51,821 (68.79% of total).

About Arunachal Pradesh Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Arunachal Pradesh has a total population of 13,83,727 with a literacy rate of 55.36% and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1000 males.

Arunachal Pradesh comprises 16 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Arunachal Pradesh including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Arunachal Pradesh.