Pasighat is primarily inhabited by the indigenous Adi tribe, though its status as an educational and administrative hub has brought a diverse mix of people from across India.
| Demographic Metric | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Population** | ~24,656 (2011 Census - Town); current estimates ~30,000+ | | **Primary Ethnicity** | Adi (including sub-tribes like Minyong, Padam, Shimong, etc.) | | **Other Groups** | Migrant populations from Assam, Bihar, and other parts of India | | **Major Religions** | Donyi-Polo (indigenous), Christianity, Hinduism, Islam | | **Languages Spoken** | Adi, Hindi (lingua franca), English, Assamese | | **Gender Ratio** | Approx. 915 females per 1000 males (2011) |
