Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Upper Siang District

Upper Siang Population

As per the 2011 Census, Upper Siang District has a population of 35.32 k (35,320) with 18.70 k (18,699) males and 16.62 k (16,621) females.The sex ratio in Upper Siang is 889, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Upper Siang District is 4.99 k (4,988) which is 14.12% of Upper Siang District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Upper Siang District is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Upper Siang District is listed as part of ARUNACHAL PRADESH State in INDIA.

35.32 k

Toatl Population

18.70 k

Male Population

16.62 k

Female Population

Upper Siang Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Upper Siang District current estimated population is projected to be 40.20 k (40,196), indicating a 13.8% increased from Upper Siang's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.17 k, and the estimated female population is 18.99 k.

Upper Siang Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Upper Siang District estimated population is projected to be 40.55 k (40,551), projecting a 14.81% increased from Upper Siang's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.36 k, and the estimated female population is 19.16 k.

Upper Siang Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the most popular religion in Upper Siang District, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 20.97 k (20,967), accounting for 59.36% of the Upper Siang District population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 10.76 k (10,759), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 10.21 k (10,208).

Upper Siang Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Upper Siang District, with a total Christian population of 5.64 k (5,643), accounting for 15.98% of the Upper Siang District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.73 k (2,726), and the Christian female population is around 2.92 k (2,917).

Upper Siang Religion Wise Population

Religion	Count	Percentage
Other religions and persuasions	20,967	59.36%
Christian	5,643	15.98%
Hindu	5,261	14.9%
Buddhist	2,577	7.3%
Religion not stated	427	1.21%
Muslim	411	1.16%
Sikh	27	0.08%
Jain	7	0.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Upper Siang Urban Population

The Urban population of Upper Siang District is 6.54 k (6,540), with 3.36 k (3,364) being males and 3.18 k (3,176) being females, making up 18.52% of the Upper Siang total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Upper Siang Rural Population

The Rural population of Upper Siang District is 28.78 k (28,780), with 15.34 k (15,335) being males and 13.45 k (13,445) being females, making up 81.48% of the Upper Siang total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Upper Siang Literacy Rate

Upper Siang District has a literacy rate of 59.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Upper Siang District is 66.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Upper Siang District is 52.63 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Upper Siang District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.17%, while in the rural regions of Upper Siang District, it is around 55.59%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Upper Siang

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	59.99	66.45	52.63
Urban Area	79.17	84.1	73.96
Rural Area	55.59	62.58	47.51

Literacy Rate by Religion in Upper Siang

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Other religions and persuasions	57.53	63.67	51.08
Christian	59.87	64.98	55.22
Hindu	71.36	78.53	57.75
Buddhist	53.91	56.7	50.84

Upper Siang Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Upper Siang District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Upper Siang District.

Upper Siang Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Upper Siang District is 28.47 k (28,468) with 14.41 k (14,413) males and 14.06 k (14,055) females, which is 80.6% of Upper Siang District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Upper Siang

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	889
Urban Area	945
Rural Area	877

Sex Ratio by Religion in Upper Siang

Religion	Sex Ratio
Other religions and persuasions	949
Christian	1071
Hindu	562
Buddhist	938

Upper Siang Area & Households

The Total Area of Upper Siang District is 6,590 Square KM, with a population density of 5 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Upper Siang District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Upper Siang District are 112.The Total Number of households in Upper Siang District are 7.32 k(7,324).

Upper Siang Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Upper Siang District, there are about 17.64 k (17,644) workers, making up nearly 49.95% of the Upper Siang District total population. Out of these, around 9.97 k (9,968) are male workers, and about 7.68 k (7,676) are female workers.

Upper Siang - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Upper Siang district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,790, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 35,320 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 117.88% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1981 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 34.88%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951, 1961) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Upper Siang District population growth key Takeaways

Transitioned from a population of 9,790 to 35,320.
The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 117.88%.
The year 1981 experienced a unique negative growth.
The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.

Census Year	Population	Variation	Variation %	Male	Female
1901	N.A	-	-	N.A.	N.A.
1911	N.A	N.A	N.A	N.A.	N.A.
1921	N.A	N.A	N.A	N.A.	N.A.
1931	N.A	N.A	N.A	N.A.	N.A.
1941	N.A	N.A	N.A	N.A.	N.A.
1951	N.A	N.A	N.A	N.A.	N.A.
1961	9.79 k	N.A	N.A	5.21 k	4.58 k
1971	21.33 k	11.54 k	117.875383	11.40 k	9.93 k
1981	21.13 k	-205	-0.96108767	11.08 k	10.05 k
1991	27.78 k	6.65 k	31.49822485	15.25 k	12.53 k
2001	33.36 k	5.58 k	20.10151553	18.06 k	15.31 k
2011	35.32 k	1.96 k	5.865779456	18.70 k	16.62 k

Historical Population of Upper Siang by Census Year 1901-2011

Upper Siang - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year	Estimated Population	Total Growth Since 2011	Annual Growth
2024	40.20 k (40,196)	13.8%	↑
2025	40.55 k (40,551)	14.81%	1.01 % ↑
2026	40.91 k (40,907)	15.82%	1.01 % ↑
2027	41.24 k (41,237)	16.75%	0.93 % ↑
2028	41.54 k (41,541)	17.61%	0.86 % ↑
2029	41.87 k (41,872)	18.55%	0.94 % ↑
2030	42.20 k (42,202)	19.48%	0.93 % ↑
2031	42.51 k (42,506)	20.35%	0.87 % ↑
2032	42.76 k (42,760)	21.06%	0.71 % ↑
2033	43.01 k (43,014)	21.78%	0.72 % ↑
2034	43.27 k (43,268)	22.5%	0.72 % ↑
2035	43.52 k (43,522)	23.22%	0.72 % ↑
2036	43.78 k (43,776)	23.94%	0.72 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Upper Siang District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 43.78 k (43,776), with a male population of 22.95 k (22,945) and a female population of 20.79 k (20,789). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Upper Siang District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.96%.