Indian Village Directory

Samteng Village

Samteng is an inhabited village in Kalaktang Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261771, the Census 2011 record lists 26 people in 8 households and the reported area is 500 hectares. The local references include Kalaktang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rupa at about 49 km.

In short:

Samteng is a village in Kalaktang Sub-district, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261771 and 26 people in 8 households.

Village Code261771
Population26
Households8
Area500 hectares
Nearest TownRupa

Detailed village profile

Samteng at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 26 people, 500 hectares of reported area and Rupa as the nearest town reference for Samteng, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District West Kameng
Sub-district Kalaktang
CD Block Kalaktang
  • Samteng falls under Kalaktang Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 261771.
  • The record lists 26 people living in 8 households.
  • The reported village area is 500 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rupa.
  • 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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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
Samteng
Census Village Code
261771
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Kameng
District Census Code
246
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kalaktang
Sub-district Census Code
01570
CD Block
Kalaktang
Households
8
Population
26
Male Population
14
Female Population
12
Sex Ratio
857.14
Area
500 hectares
Area
5 sq km
Nearest Town
Rupa
Nearest Town Distance
49 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.

Population Density 5.2 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.25 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Samteng in the official administrative record. Census village code 261771 and Kalaktang CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
246
Sub-district Census Code
01570
Village Census Code
261771
CD Block Code
0009
CD Block Name
Kalaktang

Location and Distance

Rupa is the nearest town listed for Samteng, about 49 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 69 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shergaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Bomdila
Distance from District Headquarter
69 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rupa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
49 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arunachal Pradesh
Nearest Town
Rupa
Distance from Nearest Town
49 km
Total Geographical Area
500 hectares
Area
5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 26 people in 8 households, with 14 male residents and 12 female residents. The average household size is 3.25, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Samteng. Population density works out to about 5.2 people per sq km.

Total Households
8
Total Population
26
Male Population
14
Female Population
12
Sex Ratio
857.14
Average Household Size
3.25
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Samteng include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Samteng.

Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land and economy rows summarise land-use areas, crops, commodities and local production fields available for Samteng.

Forest Area In Hectares
200 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
300.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
300 hectares
Canals Area In Hectares
300 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
1 hectares

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Samteng village located?

Samteng is in Kalaktang Sub-district of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Samteng village in?

Samteng village is in West Kameng district.

Which state is Samteng village in?

Samteng village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Samteng under?

Samteng comes under Kalaktang Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Samteng?

The Census village code of Samteng is 261771.

What is the population of Samteng village?

The village record lists 26 people and 8 households for Samteng.

How many households are in Samteng village?

The village record lists 8 households for Samteng.

What is the male and female population of Samteng?

The record lists 14 male residents and 12 female residents for Samteng.

What is the sex ratio of Samteng village?

The sex ratio of Samteng is 857.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Samteng village?

The reported geographical area of Samteng is 500 hectares.

What is the population density of Samteng village?

The approximate population density of Samteng is 5.2 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Samteng?

The nearest town listed for Samteng is Rupa, about 49 km away.

How far is Samteng from the district headquarters?

Samteng is about 69 km from Bomdila, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Samteng from the sub-district headquarters?

Samteng is about 9 km from Shergaon, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Samteng.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

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

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.