Phassang Circle - Kurung Kumey, Arunachal Pradesh
Phassang Circle is an administrative circle in the Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Phassang Circle is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Rangapara North, while the nearest airport is Ziro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.
The total area of the circle is 270 km², including 270.26 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1093 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Phassang Circle
Phassang Circle has a total of 29 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chebang | Rural | Upper Chabang |
| 2 | Diba Koyar | Rural | Sango |
| 3 | Gufa | Rural | Upper Chabang |
| 4 | Jugriang | Rural | Lower Pinchi |
| 5 | Langria | Rural | Lungsa |
| 6 | Leya | Rural | Leya |
| 7 | Longsa | Rural | Lungsa |
| 8 | Majuring | Rural | Leya |
| 9 | Malo | Rural | Lower Chabang |
| 10 | Neokhilanghi | Rural | Neokilanghi |
| 11 | Palang | Rural | Lungsa |
| 12 | Pate | Rural | Sango |
| 13 | Payu | Rural | Lungsa |
| 14 | Pinche(Pinchi) | Rural | Upper Pinchi |
| 15 | Pinchi Solung | Rural | Upper Pinchi |
| 16 | Pinchung | Rural | Lungsa |
| 17 | Ralung | Rural | Sango |
| 18 | Raris | Rural | Lower Pinchi |
| 19 | Rayer Solung | Rural | Sango |
| 20 | Rluguha | Rural | Leya |
| 21 | Saleriang(Sulung) | Rural | Upper Pinchi |
| 22 | Sango | Rural | Sango |
| 23 | Sangripo | Rural | Lungsa |
| 24 | Sangte | Rural | Leya |
| 25 | Sikey | Rural | Lower Chabang |
| 26 | Sulo | Rural | Lower Pinchi |
| 27 | Taris | Rural | Upper Chabang |
| 28 | Yorung | Rural | Lower Chabang |
| 29 | Youndo | Rural | Yomdo |
Population of Phassang Circle
As per the Census 2011, Phassang Circle has a total population of 2,435 people, consisting of 1,163 males and 1,272 females. There are 425 households in the circle with an average population density of 9 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,435 | 2,435 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,163 | 1,163 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,272 | 1,272 | 0 |
| Total Households | 425 | 425 | 0 |
| Population Density | 9 / km² | 9 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 1,041 literate people and 474 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,428 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) | 474 | 474 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,041 | 1,041 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,394 | 1,394 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,428 | 2,428 | 0 |
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.