Dirang Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dirang Population 2026
24,806 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
25,261
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 14.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 1015
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,299
Girls 1,319
Literacy Gap
14.1% Diff Male Literacy 55.9%
Female Literacy 41.8%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
13,669
74.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 54%
Main Workers 7,887
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 2,085
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 45.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 49.9%
Agricultural Laborers 4.1%
Household Industries 1.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dirang in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dirang in 2026 is 24,765. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Dirang? ▼
The literacy rate of Dirang is 49.26% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dirang? ▼
The sex ratio of Dirang is 896 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Dirang in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dirang in 2027 is 25,261. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Dirang population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Dirang. The Census 2011 population was 18,401. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Dirang in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dirang had a total population of 18,401. This comprised 9,704 males and 8,697 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in West Kameng District
#1 of 13
By population size
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Rank in Arunachal Pradesh
#16 of 134
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dirang | West Kameng Avg | Arunachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 49.26% | 54.83% ↓ 5.6%
| 51.77% ↓ 2.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 896 | 868 ↑ 28 | 935 ↓ 39 |
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