Pasighat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pasighat Tehsil has a population of 36.35 k (36,354) with 18.27 k (18,267) males and 18.09 k (18,087) females.The sex ratio in Pasighat is 991, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pasighat Tehsil is 4.29 k (4,291) which is 11.8% of Pasighat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pasighat Tehsil is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pasighat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the East Siang District in the state of ARUNACHAL PRADESH in India.

36.35 k

Toatl Population

18.27 k

Male Population

18.09 k

Female Population

Pasighat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pasighat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 41.37 k (41,372), indicating a 13.8% increased from Pasighat 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 20.68 k, and the estimated female population is 20.66 k.

Pasighat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pasighat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 41.74 k (41,738), projecting a 14.81% increased from Pasighat 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 20.86 k, and the estimated female population is 20.85 k.

Pasighat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pasighat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 14.74 k (14,737), accounting for 40.54% of the Pasighat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.84 k (7,843), and the Hindu female population is around 6.89 k (6,894).

Pasighat Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Pasighat Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 13.97 k (13,971), accounting for 38.43% of the Pasighat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 6.79 k (6,790), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 7.18 k (7,181).

Pasighat Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu14,73740.54%
Other religions and persuasions13,97138.43%
Christian5,33114.66%
Muslim1,5414.24%
Buddhist5491.51%
Religion not stated1420.39%
Sikh640.18%
Jain190.05%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Pasighat Urban Population

The Urban population of Pasighat Tehsil is 24.66 k (24,656), with 12.48 k (12,482) being males and 12.17 k (12,174) being females, making up 67.82% of the Pasighat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Pasighat Rural Population

The Rural population of Pasighat Tehsil is 11.70 k (11,698), with 5.79 k (5,785) being males and 5.91 k (5,913) being females, making up 32.18% of the Pasighat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1023 females for every 1000 males.

Pasighat Literacy Rate

Pasighat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.46% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pasighat Tehsil is 85.5 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pasighat Tehsil is 73.36 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pasighat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.6%, while in the rural regions of Pasighat Tehsil, it is around 79.17%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pasighat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.46 85.5 73.36
Urban Area 79.6 85.33 73.74
Rural Area 79.17 85.88 72.57

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pasighat

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 72.83 79.72 64.89
Other religions and persuasions 86.15 92.17 80.48
Christian 84.28 89.7 79.74
Muslim 64.64 71.86 56.85

Pasighat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Pasighat Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Pasighat Tehsil.

Pasighat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pasighat Tehsil is 19.25 k (19,246) with 9.20 k (9,199) males and 10.05 k (10,047) females, which is 52.94% of Pasighat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1093 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pasighat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 991
Urban Area 976
Rural Area 1023

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pasighat

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 880
Other religions and persuasions 1058
Christian 1161
Muslim 929

Pasighat Area & Households

The Total Area of Pasighat Tehsil is 304.74 Square KM, with a population density of 119 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pasighat Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pasighat Tehsil are 26.The Total Number of households in Pasighat Tehsil are 7.58 k(7,584).

Pasighat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pasighat Tehsil, there are about 12.61 k (12,614) workers, making up nearly 34.7% of the Pasighat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 8.38 k (8,380) are male workers, and about 4.23 k (4,234) are female workers.

Pasighat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 41.37 k (41,372) 13.8%
2025 41.74 k (41,738) 14.81% 1.01 %
2026 42.10 k (42,104) 15.82% 1.01 %
2027 42.44 k (42,444) 16.75% 0.93 %
2028 42.76 k (42,758) 17.61% 0.86 %
2029 43.10 k (43,097) 18.55% 0.94 %
2030 43.44 k (43,437) 19.48% 0.93 %
2031 43.75 k (43,751) 20.35% 0.87 %
2032 44.01 k (44,012) 21.06% 0.71 %
2033 44.27 k (44,273) 21.78% 0.72 %
2034 44.54 k (44,535) 22.5% 0.72 %
2035 44.80 k (44,796) 23.22% 0.72 %
2036 45.06 k (45,058) 23.94% 0.72 %

Projected estimates indicate that Pasighat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 45.06 k (45,058), with a male population of 22.41 k (22,414) and a female population of 22.62 k (22,623). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Pasighat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Pasighat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pasighat is 36.35 k (36,354).

The estimated population of Pasighat in 2024 is approximately 41.37 k (41,372).

Hindu constitute 40.54% of Pasighat population, amounting to approximately 14.74 k (14,737) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 38.43% of Pasighat population, totaling around 13.97 k (13,971) people.

Hindu: 40.54%, Other religions and persuasions: 38.43%, Christian: 14.66%, Muslim: 4.24%, Buddhist: 1.51%, Religion not stated: 0.39%, Sikh: 0.18%, Jain: 0.05%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pasighat is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 19.25 k (52.94%).

In Pasighat , 24.66 k (67.82%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 11.70 k (32.18%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pasighat is 79.46%, with male literacy at 85.5% and female literacy at 73.36%.

The sex ratio in Pasighat is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Pasighat population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.85% up to 2036.