Mechuka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mechuka Tehsil has a population of 5.09 k (5,091) with 2.70 k (2,697) males and 2.39 k (2,394) females.The sex ratio in Mechuka is 888, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mechuka Tehsil is 780 (780) which is 15.32% of Mechuka Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mechuka Tehsil is 1149 females for every 1000 males.

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

5.09 k

Toatl Population

2.70 k

Male Population

2.39 k

Female Population

Mechuka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mechuka Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.79 k (5,794), indicating a 13.8% increased from Mechuka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.05 k, and the estimated female population is 2.74 k.

Mechuka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mechuka Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.85 k (5,845), projecting a 14.81% increased from Mechuka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.08 k, and the estimated female population is 2.76 k.

Mechuka Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the most popular religion in Mechuka Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 2.59 k (2,593), accounting for 50.93% of the Mechuka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 1.22 k (1,216), and the Buddhist female population is around 1.38 k (1,377).

Mechuka Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Mechuka Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 886 (886), accounting for 17.4% of the Mechuka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 438 (438), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 448 (448).

Mechuka Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Buddhist2,59350.93%
Other religions and persuasions88617.4%
Christian86316.95%
Sikh4649.11%
Hindu2555.01%
Muslim150.29%
Jain120.24%
Religion not stated30.06%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mechuka Urban Population

The Urban population of Mechuka Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Mechuka total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Mechuka Rural Population

The Rural population of Mechuka Tehsil is 5.09 k (5,091), with 2.70 k (2,697) being males and 2.39 k (2,394) being females, making up 100% of the Mechuka total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 888 females for every 1000 males.

Mechuka Literacy Rate

Mechuka Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.23% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mechuka Tehsil is 69.67 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mechuka Tehsil is 42.54 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mechuka Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Mechuka Tehsil, it is around 57.23%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mechuka

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 57.23 69.67 42.54
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 57.23 69.67 42.54

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mechuka

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Buddhist 50.79 60.3 42.41
Other religions and persuasions 40 46.24 34.04
Christian 60.08 74.33 49.63
Sikh 99.14 99.13 0

Mechuka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Mechuka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mechuka Tehsil is 4.35 k (4,351) with 2.02 k (2,015) males and 2.34 k (2,336) females, which is 85.46% of Mechuka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1160 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mechuka

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 888
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 888

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mechuka

Religion Sex Ratio
Buddhist 1133
Other religions and persuasions 1023
Christian 1352
Sikh 0

Mechuka Area & Households

The Total Area of Mechuka Tehsil is 745.31 Square KM, with a population density of 7 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Mechuka Tehsil are 34.The Total Number of households in Mechuka Tehsil are 813 (813).

Mechuka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mechuka Tehsil, there are about 2.23 k (2,229) workers, making up nearly 43.78% of the Mechuka Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.51 k (1,512) are male workers, and about 717 (717) are female workers.

Mechuka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.79 k (5,794) 13.8%
2025 5.85 k (5,845) 14.81% 1.01 %
2026 5.90 k (5,897) 15.82% 1.01 %
2027 5.94 k (5,944) 16.75% 0.93 %
2028 5.99 k (5,988) 17.61% 0.86 %
2029 6.04 k (6,036) 18.55% 0.94 %
2030 6.08 k (6,083) 19.48% 0.93 %
2031 6.13 k (6,127) 20.35% 0.87 %
2032 6.16 k (6,164) 21.06% 0.71 %
2033 6.20 k (6,200) 21.78% 0.72 %
2034 6.24 k (6,237) 22.5% 0.72 %
2035 6.27 k (6,274) 23.22% 0.72 %
2036 6.31 k (6,310) 23.94% 0.72 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mechuka Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.31 k (6,310), with a male population of 3.31 k (3,310) and a female population of 3.00 k (2,995). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Mechuka Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Mechuka Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mechuka is 5.09 k (5,091).

The estimated population of Mechuka in 2024 is approximately 5.79 k (5,794).

Buddhist constitute 50.93% of Mechuka population, amounting to approximately 2.59 k (2,593) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 17.4% of Mechuka population, totaling around 886 (886) people.

Buddhist: 50.93%, Other religions and persuasions: 17.4%, Christian: 16.95%, Sikh: 9.11%, Hindu: 5.01%, Muslim: 0.29%, Jain: 0.24%, Religion not stated: 0.06%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mechuka is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.35 k (85.46%).

In Mechuka, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 5.09 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mechuka is 57.23%, with male literacy at 69.67% and female literacy at 42.54%.

The sex ratio in Mechuka is 888 females for every 1000 males.

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