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Upper Siang District

Area: 6,590 square kilometers

Latitude: Between 94° - 95° North

Longitude: Between 28° - 29° East

Density of population: 5 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 59.99%

Male Female Ratio: 889 per 1000 male

District Boundaries:

 

NorthSouthEastWest
ChinaLohit and Lower Dibang ValleyLohit and ChinaEast Siang

District HQ: Yingkiong

Major Rivers: Siang, Yamne, Nyigong

Agriculture Products: Paddy, Maize, Millet, etc.

Horticulture Products: Orange, Pineapple, Guava, Banana, etc.

Major Tribes: Adis (Pasi, Padam, Karko, Panggi, Ashing, Simong, Tangam, Komkar, Milang), Idu Mishmi, Khamba and Memba.

Festivals: Solung, Etor & Aran (of Adis), Lossar of Memba and Khamba, Reh of Idu Mishmi

DEMOGRAPHY:

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

Description20112001
Actual Population35,32033,363
Male18,69918,057
Female16,62115,306
Population Growth5.87%20.10%
Area Sq. Km6,5906,590
Density/km255
Proportion to Arunachal Pradesh Population2.55%3.04%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000)889848
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age)9461010
Average Literacy59.9949.78
Male Literacy66.4558.71
Female Literacy52.6338.79
Total Child Population (0-6 Age)4,9886,396
Male Population (0-6 Age)2,5633,182
Female Population (0-6 Age)2,4253,214
Literates18,19513,424
Male Literates10,7238,733
Female Literates7,4724,691
Child Proportion (0-6 Age)14.12%19.17%
Boys Proportion (0-6 Age)13.71%17.62%
Girls Proportion (0-6 Age)14.59%21.00%

Source: census2011.co.in

Rural and Urban Population Statistics, 2011 Census:

DescriptionRuralUrban
Population (%)81.48 %18.52 %
Total Population28,7806,540
Male Population15,3353,364
Female Population13,4453,176
Sex Ratio877944
Child Sex Ratio (0-6)950928
Child Population (0-6)4,103885
Male Child(0-6)2,104459
Female Child(0-6)1,999426
Child Percentage (0-6)14.26 %13.53 %
Male Child Percentage13.72 %13.64 %
Female Child Percentage14.87 %13.41 %
Literates13,7184,477
Male Literates8,2802,443
Female Literates5,4382,034
Average Literacy55.59 %79.17 %
Male Literacy62.58 %84.10 %
Female Literacy47.51 %73.96 %

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
TutingTotal90552073156205137061955175130022071931
Rural90552073156205137061955175130022071931
Urban0000000000
MiggingTotal218857441416698349349359219140
Rural218857441416698349349359219140
Urban0000000000
PallingTotal1246133063075672822851569561
Rural1246133063075672822851569561
Urban0000000000
GellingTotal176780391389550266284288160128
Rural176780391389550266284288160128
Urban0000000000
SingaTotal157988497491863441422427235192
Rural157988497491863441422427235192
Urban0000000000
YingkiongTotal2062857343814192595629073049542429852439
Rural46720331017101619869861000947542405
Urban1595654033643176397019212049447724432034
JenggingTotal86832931821147220611049101217781128650
Rural86832931821147220611049101217781128650
Urban0000000000
GekuTotal87344452220222540612012204920011078923
Rural87344452220222540612012204920011078923
Urban0000000000
MariyangTotal1161626032523008577429632811314517761369
Rural1161626032523008577429632811314517761369
Urban0000000000
Mopom (Adipasi)Total22613607036571338688650405267138
Rural22613607036571338688650405267138
Urban0000000000
KatanTotal5542944153114132894150113931210709501
Rural5542944153114132894150113931210709501
Urban0000000000
Total Upper SiangTotal732435320186991662128468144131405518195107237472
Rural57292878015335134452449812492120061371882805438
Urban1595654033643176397019212049447724432034

Source Census India 2011

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

District/ StateBlock functioningInhabited village coveredArea in Sq. Km.
Upper Siang62166590
Arunachal Pradesh99421183743

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2013

CLIMATE:

Annual Rainfall in the District Headquarter:

(In millimetres)

Rain Gauge stationDuring the year
201120122013
Yingkiong1814.65NA2348.50

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 landUncultivated land excluding fallow landFallow land other than current fallowCulturable waste landLand not available for cultivationGross cropped AreaNet irrigation Area
NoAreaIrrigatedUnirrigation
Upper Siang371518153.709435.221912.181279.782113.841566.201846.482010.6210112.972008.16
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/ StatePaddyMaizeMilletWheatPulsesTotal
AreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYieldAreaProdYieldAreaProdYield
Upper Siang66151276519.301535184512.0011409758.60---29236512.5095821595016.60
Arunachal Pradesh13198927617120.90470186897814.70227442382510.502960447015.1096721114311.5021438338458717.90

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 seedsPotatoGingerTurmericChillySugarcaneVegatables
AreaProd.YieldAreaProd.YieldAreaProd.YieldAreaProd.YieldAreaProd.YieldAreaProd.YieldAreaProd.Yield
Upper Siang1755657.90140120486.00230151866.00---24615999.80166159996.3035590825.60
Arunachal Pradesh33107316359.6049334066482.4068615507380.30654306846.902491674727.10156130351195.702515012164048.40

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

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

District/ StatePaddyMaizeWheatTotal
AreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYieldAreaProdnYield
Upper Siang59981709528.502432571523.5071622.9084372282627.100
Arunachal Pradesh4745012296325.90278004975017.902700421715.607795017693022.70

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Consumption of Fertilizers during the year 2013-14:

District/ StateChemical Fertilizers
Nitrogenous (N)Phosphetic (P2O5)Potassic (K2O)Total (NPK)
Upper Siang4627982
Arunachal Pradesh421241108770

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
Upper Siang7050163426121363560979.56-1316
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
Upper SiangPasighat11817
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
Upper Siang2----483.00--686.00
Arunachal Pradesh3910089.39625.377.807487.752290.82--31038.87

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Quantity and Value of Major Forest Products, 2013-14:

District/ StateState forest quantityTotal Value of quantities under col. 2 & 3 (in Rs.)State Forest QuantityTotal Value of quantities under col. 5 & 6 (in Rs.)
Timber (cum)Fire Wood (cum)Cane (Kaps)Bamboo (no.)
Upper SiangNA104.546160496900NA129180
Arunachal Pradesh17510.71885132.0187286448224569385531366825

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

LIVESTOCK AND VETERINARY:

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

(In Number)

District/ StateCattleBuffaloMithunSheepGoatPigDogYakDzoDzomoHorse & PoniesRabitPoultryDuckPoultry & Duck Total
Upper Siang17336-18629-7690208915915----85789896994758
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
Upper Siang-593--1--
Arunachal Pradesh19315512011711148

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Number of Dairy Farm and Milk Production, 2013-14:

District/ StateName of Dairy farm/Cattle Breeding farms with locationsMilk production (in ltrs.)Milk PlantsMilk Chilling Centres
NumberCapacity (1000 Ltrs)NumberCapacity (Ltrs)
Upper SiangCBF Tuting-----
Arunachal Pradesh 195074.50015000.00024000.000

* Production of Govt. Farms only.

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
Upper Siang1130222576497--68-
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 (Rs in Rs)
Upper Siang61703273871-350000
Arunachal Pradesh88361634739001967295229

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

SERICULTURE:

Sericulture Activities in Arunachal Pradesh:

(As on 31-03-2012)

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)Eri (in Nos)Oak Tasar(in Nos)Muga (in Nos)Mulberry (in Nos)
123456789101112
Upper Siang0205101600--400200-40145
Arunachal Pradesh3211838016800-160015002548-21301160

Continued..

District/ StateArea brought under food plant (in Acres)Seed Supplied (in Lys)Yield of cocoons (in kg)
EriOak TasarMugaMulberryEriOak TasarMugaMulberryEriOak TasarMugaMulberry
1131415161718192021222324
Upper Siang30--150.2--0.321000--4
Arunachal Pradesh225-1501001.5-1.051.08168000-600000013.4

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 supplyPercentage of Villages covered with water supply to total villages
Upper Siang1828352.23
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)
Upper Siang565045661063---322.402364.242686.64
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
West Siang13123138723318018--
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)Higher Secondary Stage (XI-XII)CollegesUniversity
BoysGirlsTotalsBoysGirlsTotalsBoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsTotalsBoysGirlsTotalGirlsBoysBoysGirls
Upper Siang70764813552805283456391443139528387126641376375331706----
Arunachal Pradesh153671308328450114863110189225052499485004799995265672446951036171841644833632124171144120861248

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Number of Scheduled Tribe Students during 2013-14:

(In numbers)

District/ State

Pre-Primary

Stage

Primary StageMiddle Stage

Secondary

Stage

Higher Secondary StageColleges StageUniversity stage
BoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsTotalBoysGirlsBoysGirls
Upper Siang62457511992443249649391278121924975965901186339292631----
Arunachal Pradesh110359352203878472682832167558365313813574666196381852638164130131294225955100999984808775

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
MaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemalTotalMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleMaleFemale
Upper Siang1924824021187298272855722496----
Arunachal Pradesh3214208252965174392190952001134933502209956316563825322943

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

Teacher Students Ratio by Stage, 2013-14:

District/ StatePrimaryMiddleSecondaryHigher SecondaryCollegeUniversity
Upper Siang1:161:161:161:26--
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 AccountsDeposit Amount in MillionCredit- Amount Outstanding in Million
Upper SiangRural325,8651184.9225.2
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
Upper Siang---1--- 14-1-19-
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
Upper Siang1.390.200.060.130.882.66
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
Upper Siang-927998586
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
Upper Siang572.5063167640---50-2--123
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 Power Plant
Solar water heating SystemPV Water pumping systemWater PurifierBiomass GasifierBiomass assessment studyFamily type Bio-gas 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
Upper Siang500--12-23--64520--
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 HospitalDispensariesHansen diseaseCHCPHCSub-centreHealth UnitLep/ VD/ STD/HP/ TB/ etcMedical team
Upper Siang--1--1214---
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
Upper Siang--------21-1
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 HospitalDistrict HospitalCHC/ PHC/HSCTotalRural AreaUrban AreaMaleFemale
Upper Siang-12021----
Arunachal Pradesh67792805----

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

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

(In Numbers)

District/ StateDoctorsMidwivesNurses
TotalMaleFemalePopulation per DoctorNumberPopulation per MidwifeNumberPopulation per Nurse
Upper Siang24213NA10NA5NA
Arunachal Pradesh47133388NA381NA156NA

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

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

District/ StateTotalRuralUrbanGovt. OwnedOther Bodies
Upper Siang17161170
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
Upper Siang-27
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
Upper Siang159321219249208011187245
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
Upper Siang-306.5106.96010.40020.200344.070
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
Upper Siang-4.343-28.062--32.41
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
Upper Siang19Nil1915514.0005Nil05Nil14.00
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
Upper Siang---------
Arunachal Pradesh16302684820581.98-407

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2014

 

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