Sarli Circle - Kurung Kumey, Arunachal Pradesh
Sarli 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. Sarli 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 78.4 km.
The total area of the circle is 1,173 km², including 1,173.17 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 972 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sarli Circle
Sarli Circle has a total of 22 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 | Bala | Rural | MILLI |
| 2 | Baribayang | Rural | Sape |
| 3 | Chaching | Rural | Rektepu |
| 4 | Chulu | Rural | Polosang |
| 5 | Furung | Rural | Tai |
| 6 | Haleba | Rural | Rektepu |
| 7 | Kodela | Rural | Tai |
| 8 | Koropu | Rural | Tai |
| 9 | Lee | Rural | Lee-Nade |
| 10 | Lenteso | Rural | Tai |
| 11 | Lower Lichila | Rural | Lee-Nade |
| 12 | Nade | Rural | Lee-Nade |
| 13 | New Sarli | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Rerung | Rural | Tai |
| 15 | Ruktepu | Rural | Rektepu |
| 16 | Sarli | Rural | Sarli Town |
| 17 | Sate | Rural | Sate |
| 18 | Sewaring | Rural | Rektepu |
| 19 | Sope | Rural | Wabia |
| 20 | Tai | Rural | Tai |
| 21 | Topak | Rural | Rektepu |
| 22 | Upper Lichila | Rural | Lee-Nade |
Population of Sarli Circle
As per the Census 2011, Sarli Circle has a total population of 3,120 people, consisting of 1,582 males and 1,538 females. There are 499 households in the circle with an average population density of 3 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,120 | 3,120 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,582 | 1,582 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,538 | 1,538 | 0 |
| Total Households | 499 | 499 | 0 |
| Population Density | 3 / km² | 3 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 1,012 literate people and 531 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,080 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) | 531 | 531 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,012 | 1,012 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,108 | 2,108 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,080 | 3,080 | 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.