Indian Village Directory

Dingchang Village

Dingchang is an inhabited village in Nafra Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261742, the Census 2011 record lists 91 people in 27 households and the reported area is 42 hectares. The local references include Nafra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bomdila at about 66 km.

In short:

Dingchang is a village in Nafra Sub-district, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261742 and 91 people in 27 households.

Village Code261742
Population91
Households27
Area42 hectares
Nearest TownBomdila

Detailed village profile

Dingchang at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 91 people, 42 hectares of reported area and Bomdila as the nearest town reference for Dingchang, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District West Kameng
Sub-district Nafra
CD Block Nafra
  • Dingchang falls under Nafra Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 261742.
  • The record lists 91 people living in 27 households.
  • The reported village area is 42 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bomdila.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, 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
Dingchang
Census Village Code
261742
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Kameng
District Census Code
246
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nafra
Sub-district Census Code
01568
CD Block
Nafra
Households
27
Population
91
Male Population
54
Female Population
37
Sex Ratio
685.19
Area
42 hectares
Area
0.42 sq km
Nearest Town
Bomdila
Nearest Town Distance
66 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 216.67 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.37 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 97.8% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dingchang in the official administrative record. Census village code 261742 and Nafra CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
246
Sub-district Census Code
01568
Village Census Code
261742
CD Block Code
0008
CD Block Name
Nafra

Location and Distance

Bomdila is the nearest town listed for Dingchang, about 66 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 66 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nafra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
34 km
District Headquarter
Bomdila
Distance from District Headquarter
66 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bomdila
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
66 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arunachal Pradesh
Nearest Town
Bomdila
Distance from Nearest Town
66 km
Total Geographical Area
42 hectares
Area
0.42 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 91 people in 27 households, with 54 male residents and 37 female residents. The average household size is 3.37, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 97.8% for Dingchang. Population density works out to about 216.67 people per sq km.

Total Households
27
Total Population
91
Male Population
54
Female Population
37
Sex Ratio
685.19
Average Household Size
3.37
ST Population
89
ST Male Population
53
ST Female Population
36
ST Population Share
97.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Dingchang, including counts where the source provides them.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Dingchang.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dingchang include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dingchang show that net sown area is 5 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
5.0

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 Dingchang village located?

Dingchang is in Nafra Sub-district of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Dingchang village in?

Dingchang village is in West Kameng district.

Which state is Dingchang village in?

Dingchang village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Dingchang under?

Dingchang comes under Nafra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dingchang?

The Census village code of Dingchang is 261742.

What is the population of Dingchang village?

The village record lists 91 people and 27 households for Dingchang.

How many households are in Dingchang village?

The village record lists 27 households for Dingchang.

What is the male and female population of Dingchang?

The record lists 54 male residents and 37 female residents for Dingchang.

What is the sex ratio of Dingchang village?

The sex ratio of Dingchang is 685.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dingchang village?

The reported geographical area of Dingchang is 42 hectares.

What is the population density of Dingchang village?

The approximate population density of Dingchang is 216.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dingchang?

The nearest town listed for Dingchang is Bomdila, about 66 km away.

How far is Dingchang from the district headquarters?

Dingchang is about 66 km from Bomdila, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dingchang from the sub-district headquarters?

Dingchang is about 34 km from Nafra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Dingchang, net sown area is 5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dingchang.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.