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West Kameng District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of West Kameng, a district of Arunachal Pradesh has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Arunachal Pradesh. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh.

In 2011, West Kameng had population of 83,947 of which male and female were 46,155 and 37,792 respectively. In 2001 census, West Kameng had a population of 74,599 of which males were 42,542 and remaining 32,057 were females. West Kameng District population constituted 6.07 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for West Kameng District was at 6.79 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 12.53 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, West Kameng District recorded increase of 32.22 percent to its population compared to 1991.


West Kameng Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of West Kameng in 2011 were 67.07 compared to 67.07 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 73.45 and 59.05 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 70.29 and 47.46 in West Kameng District. Total literate in West Kameng District were 48,492 of which male and female were 29,566 and 18,926 respectively. In 2001, West Kameng District had 37,687 in its district.


West Kameng Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in West Kameng, it stood at 819 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 754. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 973 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 955 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


West Kameng District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 37.24 % 31,265
Muslims 2.35 % 1,970
Christian 10.08 % 8,466
Sikh 0.39 % 328
Buddhist 42.99 % 36,087
Jain 0.08 % 71
Others 6.62 % 5,556
Not Stated 0.24 % 204

West Kameng Population 2024

What is the population of West Kameng district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of West Kameng was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future West Kameng 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 83,947 83.95 Thous
2021 92,800 92.89 Thous
2022 93,700 93.73 Thous
2023 94,400 94.45 Thous
2024 95,000 95.07 Thous
2025 95,500 95.60 Thous
2026 96,000 96.05 Thous
2027 96,400 96.44 Thous
2028 96,700 96.76 Thous
2029 97,000 97.05 Thous
2030 97,200 97.28 Thous
2031 97,400 97.49 Thous

West Kameng Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 83.95 Thousand 74.60 Thousand
Actual Population 83,947 74,599
Male 46,155 42,542
Female 37,792 32,057
Population Growth 12.53% 32.22%
Area Sq. Km 7,422 7,422
Density/km2 11 10
Proportion to Arunachal Pradesh Population 6.07% 6.79%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 819 754
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 973 955
Average Literacy 67.07 60.76
Male Literacy 73.45 70.29
Female Literacy 59.05 47.46
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 11,643 12,569
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 13.87% 16.85%

West Kameng Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including West Kameng. There were total 11,643 children under age of 0-6 against 12,569 of 2001 census. Of total 11,643 male and female were 5,900 and 5,743 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 973 compared to 955 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 13.87 percent of West Kameng District compared to 16.85 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.98 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


West Kameng Houseless Data

In 2011, total 29 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 127. This approx 0.15128593040847% of total population of West Kameng district.


West Kameng District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of West Kameng district for 2011 is 11 people per sq. km. In 2001, West Kameng district density was at 10 people per sq. km. West Kameng district administers 7,422 square kilometers of areas.


West Kameng District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total West Kameng population for 2011 census, 18.98 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 15,932 people lives in urban areas of which males are 8,346 and females are 7,586. Sex Ratio in urban region of West Kameng district is 909 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in West Kameng district was 1008 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 1,831 of which males and females were 912 and 919. This child population figure of West Kameng district is 10.93 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in West Kameng district as per census 2011 is 78.21 % of which males and females are 83.58 % and 72.24 % literates respectively. In actual number 11,029 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 6,213 and 4,816 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 81.02 % population of West Kameng districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total West Kameng district population living in rural areas is 68,015 of which males and females are 37,809 and 30,206 respectively. In rural areas of West Kameng district, sex ratio is 799 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of West Kameng district is considered, figure is 967 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 9,812 in rural areas of which males were 4,988 and females were 4,824. The child population comprises 13.19 % of total rural population of West Kameng district. Literacy rate in rural areas of West Kameng district is 64.37 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 71.15 and 55.59 percent respectively. In total, 37,463 people were literate of which males and females were 23,353 and 14,110 respectively.

All details regarding West Kameng District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of West Kameng District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 81.02 % 18.98 %
Total Population 68,015 15,932
Male Population 37,809 8,346
Female Population 30,206 7,586
Sex Ratio 799 909
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 967 1008
Child Population (0-6) 9,812 1,831
Male Child(0-6) 4,988 912
Female Child(0-6) 4,824 919
Child Percentage (0-6) 14.43 % 11.49 %
Male Child Percentage 13.19 % 10.93 %
Female Child Percentage 15.97 % 12.11 %
Literates 37,463 11,029
Male Literates 23,353 6,213
Female Literates 14,110 4,816
Average Literacy 64.37 % 78.21 %
Male Literacy 71.15 % 83.58 %
Female Literacy 55.59 % 72.24 %

City/Metros in West Kameng District

Urban Agglomerations inside West Kameng District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside West Kameng District
Cities inside West Kameng District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside West Kameng District