Indian Village Directory

Bigha Village

Bigha is an inhabited village in Tawang Sub-district of Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261460 and the Census 2011 record lists 48 people in 13 households. The local references include Tawang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tawang at about 11 km.

In short:

Bigha is a village in Tawang Sub-district, Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261460 and 48 people in 13 households.

Village Code261460
Population48
Households13
Nearest TownTawang

Detailed village profile

Bigha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 48 people and Tawang as the nearest town reference for Bigha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Tawang
Sub-district Tawang
CD Block Tawang
  • Bigha falls under Tawang Sub-district in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 261460.
  • The record lists 48 people living in 13 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tawang.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Bigha
Census Village Code
261460
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
Tawang
District Census Code
245
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Tawang
Sub-district Census Code
01559
CD Block
Tawang
Households
13
Population
48
Male Population
22
Female Population
26
Sex Ratio
1,181.82
Nearest Town
Tawang
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Average Household Size 3.69 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 93.75% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bigha in the official administrative record. Census village code 261460 and Tawang CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
245
Sub-district Census Code
01559
Village Census Code
261460
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Tawang

Location and Distance

Tawang is the nearest town listed for Bigha, about 11 km away. Tawang is listed as the district headquarters at about 11 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Tawang
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Tawang
Distance from District Headquarter
11 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Tawang
Distance within State/UT
11 km
Nearest Town
Tawang
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 48 people in 13 households, with 22 male residents and 26 female residents. The average household size is 3.69, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 93.75% for Bigha.

Total Households
13
Total Population
48
Male Population
22
Female Population
26
Sex Ratio
1,181.82
Average Household Size
3.69
ST Population
45
ST Male Population
21
ST Female Population
24
ST Population Share
93.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bigha include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bigha include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bigha include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bigha is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bigha show that reported agricultural commodities include Millet, Wheat and Maize. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Millet
Handicrafts Commodities First
Shinka(ladies Wear)
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Khanjar(gents Wear)
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Monpa Bag

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bigha village located?

Bigha is in Tawang Sub-district of Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bigha village in?

Bigha village is in Tawang district.

Which state is Bigha village in?

Bigha village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bigha under?

Bigha comes under Tawang Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bigha?

The Census village code of Bigha is 261460.

What is the population of Bigha village?

The village record lists 48 people and 13 households for Bigha.

How many households are in Bigha village?

The village record lists 13 households for Bigha.

What is the male and female population of Bigha?

The record lists 22 male residents and 26 female residents for Bigha.

What is the sex ratio of Bigha village?

The sex ratio of Bigha is 1,181.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Bigha village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Bigha, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Bigha?

The nearest town listed for Bigha is Tawang, about 11 km away.

How far is Bigha from the district headquarters?

Bigha is about 11 km from Tawang, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bigha from the sub-district headquarters?

Bigha is about 11 km from Tawang, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bigha?

For Bigha, reported agricultural commodities include Millet, Wheat and Maize.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bigha.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bigha.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bigha.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Bigha.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.