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Tawang

Area: 2172 Sq.Km.

Latitude: 90o45'N to 92o15'N

Longitude: 27o22'E to 27o45'E

Density of population: 23 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 59%

Male Female Ratio: 714 per 1000 male

District Boundaries:

NorthSouthEastWest
TibetBhutanWest Kameng districtBhutan

DEMOGRAPHY:

Population, Area, Density, Sex ratio and Literates according to Census-2011:

Description20112001
Actual Population4997738924
Male2915121846
Female2082617078
Population Growth28.40%37.60%
Area Sq. Km21722172
Density/km22318
Proportion to Arunachal Pradesh Population3.61%3.55%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000)714782
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age)986948
Average Literacy59.0047.32
Male Literacy67.5460.32
Female Literacy46.5330.04
Total Child Population (0-6 Age)57886515
Male Population (0-6 Age)29143344
Female Population (0-6 Age)28743171
Literates2607315337
Male Literates1772011160
Female Literates83534177
Child Proportion (0-6 Age)11.58%16.74%
Boys Proportion (0-6 Age)10.00%15.31%
Girls Proportion (0-6 Age)13.80%18.57%

Source: census2011.co.in

Rural and Urban Population Statistics, 2011 Census:

DescriptionRuralUrban
Population (%)77.59 %22.41 %
Total Population3877511202
Male Population207928359
Female Population179832843
Sex Ratio865340
Child Sex Ratio (0-6)986991
Child Population (0-6)5099689
Male Child(0-6)2568346
Female Child(0-6)2531343
Child Percentage (0-6)13.15 %6.15 %
Male Child Percentage12.35 %4.14 %
Female Child Percentage14.07 %12.06 %
Literates165199554
Male Literates100357685
Female Literates64841869
Average Literacy49.05 %90.88 %
Male Literacy55.06 %95.91 %
Female Literacy41.96 %74.76 %

Source: census2011.co.in

Sub districts wise Total Households (Rural and Urban), Total Population (Male, Female, Rural and Urban), Total ST Population (Male, Female, Rural and Urban) and Total Literate Population (Male, Female, Rural and Urban):

Sub-District/ DistrictTotal/ Rural/ UrbanNo. of House holdsTotal PopulationMale PopulationFemale PopulationTotal ST PopulationMale ST PopulationFemale ST PopulationTotal Literate PopulationMale Literate PopulationFemale Literate Population
ZemithangTotal731292614391487267012601410558342216
Rural731292614391487267012601410558342216
Urban0000000000
LumlaTotal1483617230553117552525732952258914641125
Rural1483617230553117552525732952258914641125
Urban0000000000
DudungharTotal633283314491384264812741374802515287
Rural633283314491384264812741374802515287
Urban0000000000
Tawang CircleTotal347019099124636636103595094526513683101593524
Rural1785789741043793665333483305412924741655
Urban16851120283592843370617461960955476851869
Kitpi CircleTotal7332935141115242341106812731370774596
Rural7332935141115242341106812731370774596
Urban0000000000
LhouTotal7334029260614232376114912271550983567
Rural7334029260614232376114912271550983567
Urban0000000000
Mukto CircleTotal6973655192617293344167316711452904548
Rural6973655192617293344167316711452904548
Urban0000000000
BongkharTotal28912565756811193540653467221246
Rural28912565756811193540653467221246
Urban0000000000
ThingbuTotal29715929396531305690615606461145
Rural29715929396531305690615606461145
Urban0000000000
Total TawangTotal1006249977291512082634811167701804126073177208353
Rural837738775207921798331105150241608116519100356484
Urban16851120283592843370617461960955476851869

Source Census India 2011

Number of Blocks and Villages as on 31-03-2013:

District/ StateBlock functioningInhabited village coveredArea in Sq. Km.
Tawang62682172
Arunachal Pradesh99421183743

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

CLIMATE:

Annual Rainfall in the District Headquarter:

(In millimetres)

DistrictsRain Gauge stationDuring the year
201120122013
TawangTawang1389.001829.001681.90

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2013 and 2014

AGRICULTURE:

Land use statistics as per Agricultural Census-2010-11:

(Area in Hect.)

District/ StateOperationalNet Area SownCurrent fallow landUnculti-vated land excluding fallow landFallow land other than current fallowCulturable waste landLand not available for cultivationGross cropped AreaNet irrigation Area
NoAreaIrrigatedUn irrigation
Tawang63204539.793185.1699.42220.55249.09157.91627.66348.934935.77345.51
Arunachal Pradesh109298383871.53185510.6441748.9734789.7852792.5131691.8337337.850642.13190692.6749727.42

Source: Agricultural Census 2010-11

Achievement on Area, Production and Yield in Respect of Food Crops during the year 2013-14:

District/ StatePaddyMaizeMillet
AreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYield
12345678910
Tawang835131915.80700151221.601015121812.00
Arunachal Pradesh13198927617120.90470186897814.70227442382510.50

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District/ StateWheatPulsesTotal
AreaProdnYieldAreaProdYieldAreaProdYield
1111213141516171819
Tawang986140914.3015619712.603692565515.30
Arunachal Pradesh2960447015.1096721114311.5021438338458717.90

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Achievement / Report on Area, Production and Yield in respect of Commercial Crops during the year 2013-14:

District/ StateOil seedsPotatoGingerTurmeric
AreaProd.YieldAreaProd.YieldAreaProd.YieldAreaProd.Yield
12345678910111213
Tawang17022113.004554550100.00205025.00153322.00
Arunachal Pradesh33107316359.6049334066482.4068615507380.30654306846.90

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District/ StateChillySugarcaneVegetables
AreaProd.YieldAreaProd.YieldAreaProd.Yield
1141516171819202122
Tawang7517323.10---340187055.00
Arunachal Pradesh2491674727.10156130351195.702515012164048.40

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Area and Average Yield per Hect. of HYV crops during the year 2013-14:

District/ StatePaddyMaizeWheatTotal
AreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYield
Tawang29956518.90412117428.60899133014.801610306919.10
Arunachal Pradesh4745012296325.90278004975017.902700421715.607795017693022.70

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Consumption of Fertilisers during the year 2013-14:

District/ StateChemical Fertilizers
Nitrogenous (N)Phosphetic (P2O5)Potassic (K2O)Total (NPK)
Tawang915224167
Arunachal Pradesh421241108770

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

SERICULTURE:

Sericulture Activities as on 31st March, 2012:

District/ StateSericulture demostration centres (In Nos.)Villages Covered under Seri Acti.No. of Spinning Charkh as workingProduction of raw silk (in KG) and Silk Cloth (in Mts) during the year 2011-2012.Village Reares (in nos) during the year 2011-2012
Eri (kgs)Oak tasarMuga (in kgs)Mulberry (Mts/kgs)EriOak TasarMugaMulberry
123456789101112
Tawang-----------
Arunachal Pradesh3211838016800-160015002548-21301160

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District/ StateArea brought under food plant (in Acres)Seed Supplied (in Lys)Yield of cocoons (in kg)
EriOak TasarMugaMulberryEriOak TasarMugaMulberryEriOak TasarMugaMulberry
1131415161718192021222324
Tawang------------
Arunachal Pradesh225-1501001.5-1.051.08168000-600000013.4

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

FORESTRY:

Forest Cover:

(Area in Km.2)

District/ StateGeographical area2015 AssessmentPercentage of Geogra-phical areaChangeScrub
Very dense forestMod. dense forestOpen forestTotal
Tawang2172366486374122656.45018
Arunachal Pradesh837432080431301151436724880.30-73264

Source: India State of Forest Report 2015

Number of Forest Circles, Divisions, Ranges and Beat Offices, 2013-14:

(As on 31st March)

District/ StateName of Forest Circles covering the districtNo. of Forest DivisionNo. of RangesNo. of beat offices
TerritorialSurvey/ WP/ SF Research & WildlifeAccounts beatNon-accounts beat
TawangWestern Circle1-3-5
Arunachal Pradesh 241512921141

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Classification of Forest Area Management under Reservation, Protection etc., 2013-14:

(As on 31st March) (In Sq. Km.)

District/ StateNo. of Forest DivisionsReserved ForestAnchal Reserved Forest/ VRFProtected ForestForest UnderOther PurposeProposed reserved forestUnclassified state Forest
Wild life SanctuaryNational Park
Tawang1--5.98----1079.00
Arunachal Pradesh3910089.39625.377.807487.752290.82--31038.87

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

LIVESTOCK AND VETERINARY:

Livestock and Poultry Population as per 18th Quinquennial Livestock Census-2007:

(In Number)

District/ StateCattleBuffaloMithunSheepGoatPigDogYakDzo-DzomoHorse & PoniesRabitPoultryDuckPoultry & Duck Total
Tawang23345-77823359383128126242585764212909191149205
Arunachal Pradesh5031243189219784198892961963570691052865975825657544641254684895351344219

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Infrastructure Facilities for Animal Husbandry, 2013-14:

(As on 31st March) (In number)

District/ StateVeterinary HospitalVeterinary DispensaryVeterinary Aid CentreCattle Grading CentresDistrict Diagnostic LaboratorySheep & Wool Extension Centres.Cattle Breeding FarmsPoultry Breeding FarmsPig Breeding Farms
Tawang-511814-11
Arunachal Pradesh19315512011711148

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Work Done in Veterinary Intuitions, 2013-14:

(In Number)

District/ StateGeneral Vases treatedCastration performedVaccination doneAnimal covered by A.I methodAnimal covered by natural Method at A.I. Centre
CowsBuffaloesCowsBuffaloes
Tawang11909208842222-24-
Arunachal Pradesh531538664223294402027-945-

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

TEXTILE AND HANDICRAFT:

Craft Centres/ Weaving Centres and other Activities, 2013-14:

(As on 31st March)

District/ StateCraft/ Weaving centres (in Nos.)Trainee in Craft & Weaving centres (in Nos.)Handloom Development centre and quality dyeing unit (in Nos.)Value of production of cloth/ craft during the year (in Rs.)No. of EmporiumNo. of showrooms cum sale counterAnnual sale proceed of emporium and showroom cum sales counters. (Credit & cash during the year 2012-2013) (in Rs.)
Tawang21511889691-615687
Arunachal Pradesh88361634739001967295229

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

PUBLIC HEALTH:

Number of Towns / Villages covered under drinking water supply as on 31-3-2014:

District/ StateNo. of towns fully covered under drinking water supplyNo. of Villages fully covered with drinking water supplyTotal no. of habitation (Rural & Urban fully covered with water supply)Percentage of Villages covered with water supply to total villages
Tawang119119242.07
Arunachal Pradesh142386240032.19

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

IRRIGATION:

Irrigation/ Potential Created, 2013-14:

District/ StateIrrigation potential created (In Ha.) as on 31/03/2013Irrigation potential created (In Ha.) during the year 2013-14Cumulative irrigation potential created (Ha.) since inceptionNo. of Channel Spillover schemeNo. of Tube wells Spillover schemeNo. of Lift irrigation Spillover schemeOther sources Spill over schemeArea irrigated more than once (in Hect)Net area irrigated (in Hect)Gross area irrigated (in Hect)
Tawang311412632403---171.071254.531425.60
Arunachal Pradesh658364414702509396103709.2227200.7830910.00

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

EDUCATION:

Classification of Educational Institutions by type as on 31-03-2014:

District/ StateCollegesHigher Secondary SchoolSecondary SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary schoolUniversity
A.P.Govt.Other than A.P.GovtA.P.Govt.Other than A.P GovtA.P.Govt.Other than A.P. GovtA.P.Govt.Other than A.P. GovtA.P.Govt.Other than A.P.GovtA.P.Govt.Other than A.P. Govt
Tawang--23903612684--
Arunachal Pradesh18219048142858892322025201-1

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Number of Students, 2013-2014:

(In numbers)

District/ StatePre-Primary StagePrimary Stage (I-V)Middle Stage (VI-VIII)Secondary Stage (IX-X)
BoysGirlsTotalsBoysGirlsTotalsBoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsTotals
12345678910111213
Tawang9197691688223525584793844131221563826621044
Arunachal Pradesh153671308328450114863110189225052499485004799995265672446951036

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District/ StateHigher Secondary Stage (XI-XII)CollegesUniversity
BoysGirlsTotalGirlsBoysBoysGirls
114151617181920
Tawang313528841----
Arunachal Pradesh171841644833632124171144120861248

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Number of Scheduled Tribe Students during 2013-14:

(In numbers)

District/ StatePre-Primary StagePrimary StageMiddle StageSecondary Stage
BoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsTotal
12345678910111213
Tawang827674150119472268421570511751880322582904
Arunachal Pradesh110359352203878472682832167558365313813574666196381852638164

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District/ StateHigher Secondary StageColleges StageUniversity stage
BoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsBoysGirls
114151617181920
Tawang267460727----
Arunachal Pradesh130131294225955100999984808775

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Types of Institution-wise Number of Teaching Staff by Sex, as on 31-03-2014:

(In numbers)

District/ StatePrimary StageMiddle StageSecondary StageHigher Secondary StageCollegesUniversity
MaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleMaleFemale
Tawang92771692361563927051121462470----
Arunachal Pradesh3214208252965174392190952001134933502209956316563825322943

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Teacher Students Ratio by Stage, 2013-14:

District/ StatePrimaryMiddleSecondaryHigher SecondaryCollegeUniversity
Tawang1:111:121:151:25--
Arunachal Pradesh1:191:191:211:291:271:12

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

BANKING:

Population group-wise Deposits and Credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks, March 2015:

District/ StatePopulation GroupNo. of OfficesNo. of AccountsDepositAmount in MillionCredit- Amount Outstanding in Million
TawangRural748,4416850.3490.4
Arunachal Pradesh135106150880085.821455.8

Source: Reserve Bank of India

CO-OPERATIVE:

Co-operative Societies and Banks Classified by types as on 31-03-2014:

(in Numbers)

District/ StateApex SocietiesState and Central Bank UnionCentral land Mortage BanksAgricultural Credit Societies (LAMPS)Non-Credit Co-operative Societies
Primary land Mortgage banksMarketing & ProcessingSugar cane supplyMilk supplyWeaving SocietiesConsumer SocietiesHousing SocietiesForming SocietiesWomen SocietiesOtherSocieties Placed Under Liquidation
Tawang---2--- 22---5-
Arunachal Pradesh4--34Nil6- 3370123151123

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

ELECTRICITY AND POWER:

Consumption of Electric Power during 2013-14:

(In Kwh)

Name of DivisionDomesticCommercialIndustrialPublic LightingAgriculture/ any other categoryTotal Consumption
Tawang3.341.040.010.292.567.24
Arunachal Pradesh85.3725.3848.405.7868.21233.14

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Number of Towns & Villages Electrified as on 31-03-2014:

District/ StateNumber of Towns (as per 2001 Census)Number of inhabited village (as per 2001 census)No of village electrifiedPercentage (%) of electrified villages
CensusUn-censusTotal
Tawang118013531528992
Arunachal Pradesh1738636824545420392

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

ENERGY DEVELOPMENT:

Cumulative Achievement of Energy Development Agency up to March 2014:

District/ StateMicro Hydel ProjectSolar Photovoltic Programme
NoCapacity (In Kw)Solar lanternSolar Home systemSolar Street LightS.P.V Power PlantS.P.V. Power FencingSolar CookerSolar DryerSolar Distillation plantAditya Solar ShopEnergy parkSolar Power TVVillage Elect. through SHS
NoNoNoNoCapacity in kWpKmNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Tawang1031067288870---70103--110
Arunachal Pradesh942664.90144331472297110282361120161567514720

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Biogas Plants, Solar, Chulla, Water Mill and Biomass Assessment Study as on 31-03-2014:

District/ StateSolar ThermalBiomass GasifierWater MillNational Biogas & Manure Management Progm.Wind EnergyNational Programme on Improved ChullasWind solar Hybrid PowerPlant
Solar water heating SystemPV Water pumping systemWater PurifierBiomass GasifierBiomass assessment studyFamily type Biogas plantsNight soil based biogas plantAssessment study of wind energyImproved chullahHigh altitude chullahs
LPDNo.No.No.No.No.No.No.No.No.No.No.Capacity in kWp
Tawang500---1-53-11325100--
Arunachal Pradesh3300018.00313161028079828494265313.6

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

HEALTH:

Number of Medical (Allopathic) Institutions as on 31-03-2014:

(In Numbers)

District/ StateHealth Institutions
Arunachal State HospitalGeneral HospitalDistrict HospitalDispen-sariesHansen diseaseCHCPHCSub-centreHealth UnitLep/ VD/ STD/HP/TB/ etcMedical team
Tawang--1--2515---
Arunachal Pradesh1672263143584---

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Number of Ayurvedic, Unani and Homeopathic Institutions as on 31.03.2012:

District/ StateAyurvedicUnaniHomoeopathic
TotalState Govt.Local BodiesOthersTotalState Govt.Local BodiesOthersTotalState Govt.Local BodiesOthers
Tawang--------42-2
Arunachal Pradesh.1413-1----9640155

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Number of Beds in Medical Institutions as on 31-03-2014:

(In Numbers)

District/ StateBeds Installed inBeds inBeds for
General HospitalDistrictHospitalCHC/ PHC/ HSCTotalRural AreaUrban AreaMaleFemale
Tawang-12223----
Arunachal Pradesh67792805----

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Registered Medical and Para Medical Personnel as on 31-03-2012:

(In Numbers)

District/ StateDoctorsMidwivesNurses
TotalMaleFemalePop. per DoctorNumberPop. per MidwifeNumberPop. per Nurse
Tawang14113NA15NA8NA
Arunachal Pradesh47133388NA381NA156NA

Pop.- Population

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Number of Family Welfare Clinics/ Centres, 2013-14:

District/ StateTotalRuralUrbanGovt. OwnedOther Bodies
Tawang1091100
Arunachal Pradesh306281182992

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

POSTAL SERVICE:

Number of Postal Facilities as on 31-3-2014:

District/ StateNumber of Postal Institution
Head post officeSub-post officeEDBPO's
Tawang-310
Arunachal Pradesh148252

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

TELECOMMUNICATION:

Number of Telephones, Mobile Connections and Telephone Facilities as on 31-3-2014:

District/ StateNo. of telephone OfficesNo. of Telephone exchangesNo. of Telephone connectionsNo. of mobile connectionsNo. of PCO providedExchange CapacityMobile capacityNo. of Broad band connections
Tawang123091124997240010488151
Arunachal Pradesh16105248365265111406876884311166317

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

ROADWAYS:

Length of Roads under BRTF in as on 31-03-2014:

(In kms)

District/ StateNational HighwayDistrict RoadsTotal length of roads
Black ToppedWater bound macadamGraveledUn-surfaced
Tawang-589.18022.370-95.010706.560
Arunachal Pradesh214.383306.36872.2745.564196.1163978.842

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Length of Roads under Forest department as on 31-03-2014:

(In kms)

District/ StateNational HighwayType of District RoadsStation ColonyTotal Length of Roads
Black ToppedBlack bound macadamGraveledUn-surfaced
Tawang-0.164-0.5--0.664
Arunachal Pradesh-36.1587.274839.847-3.851887.73

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

INDUSTRY:

Monthly Progress Report on Registered MSME as on 31-03-2013:

(Rs. in Lakhs)

District/ StateRegistered MSME EM Pt-1Cumulative No. of Registered MSME EM Pt-1Employment generatedCapital InvestmentRegistered MSME EM pt-IICumulative No. of Registered MSME EM pt-1Employment generatedCapital Investment
Upto the monthDuring the MonthUpto the monthDuring the Month
Tawang2135562082525.0029013004597.00
Arunachal Pradesh116654121813832659999.0454703550894120432.519

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Industrial Areas and Estates Developed as on 31-03-2013:

(Area in Acres)

District/ StateIndustrial estatesIndustrial Area
No. of EstateArea (in Acre)No. of ShedNo. of Shed allottedVacant shedIndustrial AreaDevelopedAllotted PlotVacant Plot
Tawang17.0811-----
Arunachal Pradesh16302684820581.98-407

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

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