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Gonthung Village

Gonthung is an inhabited village in Thembang Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261707 and the Census 2011 record lists 42 people in 9 households. The local references include Dirang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dirang at about 31 km.

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Quick answer: Gonthung is a village in Thembang Sub-district, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261707 and 42 people in 9 households.
Village Code261707
Population42
Households9
Nearest TownDirang

Key Village Facts

Village
Gonthung
Census Village Code
261707
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Kameng
District Census Code
246
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Thembang
Sub-district Census Code
01567
CD Block
Dirang
Households
9
Population
42
Male Population
25
Female Population
17
Sex Ratio
680
Nearest Town
Dirang
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gonthung at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 42 people and Dirang as the nearest town reference for Gonthung, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictWest Kameng
Sub-districtThembang
CD BlockDirang
  • Gonthung falls under Thembang Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 261707.
  • The record lists 42 people living in 9 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dirang.
  • 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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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 Calculated Values

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

Average Household Size4.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share95.24%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gonthung in the official administrative record. Census village code 261707 and Dirang CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
246
Sub-district Census Code
01567
Village Census Code
261707
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Dirang

Location and Distance

Dirang is the nearest town listed for Gonthung, about 31 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 49 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Thembang
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
31 km
District Headquarter
Bomdila
Distance from District Headquarter
49 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tezpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
208 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Tezpur, Assam
Distance outside State/UT
208 km
Nearest Town
Dirang
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 42 people in 9 households, with 25 male residents and 17 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 95.24% for Gonthung.

Total Households
9
Total Population
42
Male Population
25
Female Population
17
Sex Ratio
680
Average Household Size
4.67
ST Population
40
ST Male Population
24
ST Female Population
16
ST Population Share
95.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Gonthung, 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 Gonthung.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gonthung is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 12 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

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

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Manufacturers Commodities First
Carpet
Handicrafts Commodities First
Bamboo Basket
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Woollen Blanket
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Wooden Mask
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Wooden Bowl

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gonthung village located?

Gonthung is in Thembang Sub-district of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Gonthung village in?

Gonthung village is in West Kameng district.

Which state is Gonthung village in?

Gonthung village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gonthung under?

Gonthung comes under Thembang Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gonthung?

The Census village code of Gonthung is 261707.

What is the population of Gonthung village?

The village record lists 42 people and 9 households for Gonthung.

How many households are in Gonthung village?

The village record lists 9 households for Gonthung.

What is the male and female population of Gonthung?

The record lists 25 male residents and 17 female residents for Gonthung.

What is the sex ratio of Gonthung village?

The sex ratio of Gonthung is 680 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Gonthung village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Gonthung?

The nearest town listed for Gonthung is Dirang, about 31 km away.

How far is Gonthung from the district headquarters?

Gonthung is about 49 km from Bomdila, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gonthung from the sub-district headquarters?

Gonthung is about 31 km from Thembang, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Gonthung, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

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

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.