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Arunachal Pradesh Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy

As per details from Census 2011, Arunachal Pradesh has population of 13.84 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 10.98 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Arunachal Pradesh as per lastest census data is 1,383,727 of which male and female are 713,912 and 669,815 respectively. In 2001, total population was 1,097,968 in which males were 579,941 while females were 518,027. The total population growth in this decade was 26.03 percent while in previous decade it was 26.21 percent. The population of Arunachal Pradesh forms 0.11 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.11 percent.

Arunachal Pradesh Sex Ratio 2024

Sex Ratio in Arunachal Pradesh is 938 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 893 per 1000 males in Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh Literacy Rate 2024

Literacy rate in Arunachal Pradesh has seen upward trend and is 65.38 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 72.55 percent while female literacy is at 57.70 percent.

Arunachal Pradesh 2023 - 2024 Population

What is the population of Arunachal Pradesh in 2024 ? The last census of Arunachal Pradesh was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Arunachal Pradesh 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 13.84 Lakhs 1,383,727
2021 17.41 Lakhs 1,740,000
2022 17.85 Lakhs 1,780,000
2023 18.25 Lakhs 1,820,000

Arunachal Pradesh Religion wise Population 2024

Christianity is most popular religion in Arunachal Pradesh with 30.26 % of state population following the same. Hinduism is second most popular religion in Arunachal Pradesh state with 29.04 % following it. In Arunachal Pradesh state, Indigenous religions (Cubbed with other religions) is followed by 26.20 %, Buddhism by 11.77 %, Islam by 1.95 %, Jainism by 0.06 % and Sikhism by 0.24 %. Around 0.48 % stated 'No Particular Religion'. {else} In Arunachal Pradesh state, Islam is followed by 1.95 %, Jainism by 0.06 %, Buddhism by 11.77 % and Sikhism by 0.24 %. Around 26.20 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.48 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.

Description Percentage
Christian 30.26 %
Hindu 29.04 %
Other religion 26.20 %
Buddhist 11.77 %
Muslim 1.95 %

Arunachal Pradesh Population Data

Description 2011 2001
Approximate Population 13.84 Lakhs 10.98 Lakh
Actual Population 1,383,727 1,097,968
Male 713,912 579,941
Female 669,815 518,027
Population Growth 26.03% 26.21%
Percantage of total Population 0.11% 0.11%
Sex Ratio 938 893
Child Sex Ratio 972 964
Density/km2 17 13
Area(Km 2) 83,743 83,743
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 212,188 205,871
Literacy 65.38 % 54.34 %
Male Literacy 72.55 % 63.83 %
Female Literacy 57.70 % 43.53 %

Arunachal Pradesh Urban Population

Out of total population of Arunachal Pradesh, 22.94% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Arunachal Pradesh increased by 39.27 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Arunachal Pradesh was 890 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Arunachal Pradesh for Urban regions was 82.93 percent.

Arunachal Pradesh Rural Population

Of the total population of Arunachal Pradesh state, around 77.06 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Arunachal Pradesh for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 22.56%. In rural regions of Arunachal Pradesh state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 953. Average literacy rate in Arunachal Pradesh for rural areas was 59.94 percent.


Arunachal Pradesh State Information

Recently as per Arunachal Pradesh census data, 68.27% houses are owned while 22.63% were rented. In all, 72.10% couples in Arunachal Pradesh lived in single family. In 2011, 53.03% of Arunachal Pradesh population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 1.96% of Arunachal Pradesh population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Arunachal Pradesh. 7.92% of family in Arunachal Pradesh owned car while 14.02% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Arunachal Pradesh, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Arunachal Pradesh population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Arunachal Pradesh.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar. The languages spoken in the Arunachal Pradesh state includes English. In total Arunachal Pradesh (AR) state comprises 16 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Arunachal Pradesh state is AR.

What is the population of Arunachal Pradesh in 2023? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Arunachal Pradesh was done in 2011 and the next census of 2021 is postponed until 2024. The current estimated population is approximately 18.25 Lakhs.

Literacy rate of Arunachal Pradesh has seen upward trend and is 65.38 % as per 2011 population census. We have now also got estimated 2021 literacy rate of Arunachal Pradesh from government records and data.

As per details from latest census data, currently Arunachal Pradesh is having higher sex ratio compared to national average. Sex Ratio of Arunachal Pradesh in 2011-2021 is...