Kurung Kumey

Kurung Kumey is a district in the Arunachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of Kurung Kumey is 6,040 km². As per 2011 stats, Kurung Kumey has a population of 92,076 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,345 while rural population is 89,731. Kurung Kumey has a sex ratio of approximately 1031 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 15.24 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,037 houses in the district, including 463 urban houses and 14,574 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 700 villages in kurung kumey district.

The Kurung Kumey district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Damin is the largest circle in kurung kumey district covering area of 1381.32 km² while Tarak-Lengdi is the smallest circle in kurung kumey district covering area of 59.82 km². Sangram is the most populous whereas Phassang is the least populous circle in kurung kumey district. There are 14 circles in Kurung Kumey district. Here is the list of all Kurung Kumey Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Circles in Kurung Kumey District

#Circle (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Chambang1675,347
2Damin1,3815,755
3Gangte645,369
4Koloriang3477,427
5Longding Koling8706,788
6Nyapin2756,651
7Palin2819,896
8Parsi Parlo3799,152
9Phassang2702,435
10Sangram20510,832
11Sarli1,1733,120
12Tali4158,993
13Tarak Lengdi603,401
14Yangte1526,910

Population of Kurung Kumey District

The population of Kurung Kumey offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Kurung Kumey, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 92,076 89,731 2,345
Total Male Population 45,318 44,072 1,246
Total Female Population 46,758 45,659 1,099
Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,988 16,525 463
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,568 8,324 244
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,420 8,201 219
Literate Population 36,606 35,299 1,307
Literate Male Population 20,258 19,486 772
Literate Female Population 16,348 15,813 535
Illiterate Population 55,470 54,432 1,038
Illiterate Male Population 25,060 24,586 474
Illiterate Female Population 30,410 29,846 564
Households 15,037 14,574 463

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kurung Kumey. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 90,764 88,658 2,106
ST Male Population 44,459 43,406 1,053
ST Female Population 46,305 45,252 1,053
Population Density 15 / km² N/A N/A