Demachang is an inhabited village in Shergaon Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261780, the Census 2011 record lists 125 people in 28 households and the reported area is 1,055 hectares. The local references include Kalaktang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tezpur at about 85 km.
In short:
Demachang is a village in Shergaon Sub-district, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261780 and 125 people in 28 households.
Village Code261780
Population125
Households28
Area1,055 hectares
Nearest TownTezpur
Detailed village profile
Demachang at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 125 people, 1,055 hectares of reported area and Tezpur as the nearest town reference for Demachang, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Demachang falls under Shergaon Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 261780.
The record lists 125 people living in 28 households.
The reported village area is 1,055 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Tezpur.
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
Demachang
Census Village Code
261780
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Kameng
District Census Code
246
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shergaon
Sub-district Census Code
01571
CD Block
Kalaktang
Households
28
Population
125
Male Population
72
Female Population
53
Sex Ratio
736.11
Area
1,055 hectares
Area
10.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Tezpur
Nearest Town Distance
85 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 Density11.85 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.46 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share13.6%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Demachang in the official administrative record. Census village code 261780 and Kalaktang CD Block.
State Census Code
12
District Census Code
246
Sub-district Census Code
01571
Village Census Code
261780
CD Block Code
0009
CD Block Name
Kalaktang
Location and Distance
Tezpur is the nearest town listed for Demachang, about 85 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 155 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Shergaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
95 km
District Headquarter
Bomdila
Distance from District Headquarter
155 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tezpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
85 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Tezpur
Distance outside State/UT
85 km
Nearest Town
Tezpur
Distance from Nearest Town
85 km
Total Geographical Area
1,055 hectares
Area
10.55 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 125 people in 28 households, with 72 male residents and 53 female residents. The average household size is 4.46, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 13.6% for Demachang. Population density works out to about 11.85 people per sq km.
Total Households
28
Total Population
125
Male Population
72
Female Population
53
Sex Ratio
736.11
Average Household Size
4.46
ST Population
17
ST Male Population
8
ST Female Population
9
ST Population Share
13.6
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Demachang list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Demachang include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
90 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Demachang.
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Demachang 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Demachang is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Demachang show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Paddy and net sown area is 25 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
500 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
200.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
150 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
25.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
150 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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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.