Kurung Kumey District, Arunachal Pradesh
Kurung Kumey District is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated about 290 km from Itanagar, the state capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The district headquarters is located at Koloriang. Nyishi and Galo are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 6,040 km².
List of Circles in Kurung Kumey District
Kurung Kumey District is divided into 9 Circles for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 378 villages under these circles. The table below lists each circle along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Circle | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damin Circle | 53 | 1,381.32 |
| 2 | Koloriang Hq | 75 | — |
| 3 | Nyapin Adc | 44 | 275.34 |
| 4 | Nyobia Circle | 7 | — |
| 5 | Patuk Adc | 65 | — |
| 6 | Phassang Circle | 29 | 270.26 |
| 7 | Polosang Circle | 17 | — |
| 8 | Sangram Sdo | 66 | 204.92 |
| 9 | Sarli Circle | 22 | 1,173.17 |
Population of Kurung Kumey District
As per the Census 2011, Kurung Kumey District has a total population of 92,076 people, consisting of 45,318 males and 46,758 females. There are 15,037 households in the district with an average population density of 15 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92,076 | 89,731 | 2,345 |
| Male Population | 45,318 | 44,072 | 1,246 |
| Female Population | 46,758 | 45,659 | 1,099 |
| Total Households | 15,037 | 14,574 | 463 |
| Population Density | 15 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 36,606 literate people and 16,988 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 90,764 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,988 | 16,525 | 463 |
| Literate Population | 36,606 | 35,299 | 1,307 |
| Illiterate Population | 55,470 | 54,432 | 1,038 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 90,764 | 88,658 | 2,106 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.