Demographics of Itanagar
As of 2001 India census, Itanagar had a population of 34,970. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Itanagar has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 61%. In Itanagar, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Nishi, also known as the Nishing, is the major tribe in Itanagar area.