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) |
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1 | Chambang | 167 | 5,347 |
2 | Damin | 1,381 | 5,755 |
3 | Gangte | 64 | 5,369 |
4 | Koloriang | 347 | 7,427 |
5 | Longding Koling | 870 | 6,788 |
6 | Nyapin | 275 | 6,651 |
7 | Palin | 281 | 9,896 |
8 | Parsi Parlo | 379 | 9,152 |
9 | Phassang | 270 | 2,435 |
10 | Sangram | 205 | 10,832 |
11 | Sarli | 1,173 | 3,120 |
12 | Tali | 415 | 8,993 |
13 | Tarak Lengdi | 60 | 3,401 |
14 | Yangte | 152 | 6,910 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |