Date of formation: On 1st April 2001, Kurung Kumey District was carved out of Lower Subansiri District.
Area: 6040 square kilometers
Density of population: 15 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 50.67 % - Male: 57.28 %, Female: 34.08 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:1029
Boundaries of Kurung Kumey District
North: China
South: Upper Subansiri District, Lower Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh
East: Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh
West: East Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh
Kurung Kumey District Climate: The temperature is very cold in winter and very hot in summer. In winter the temperature drops to 5 to 7 degrees. The district is covered by clouds most of the time and there is constant flow of wind. It receives very high rainfall.
KURUNG KUMEY DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: River Kurung, River Kumey
Sub Divisions: Kolariang, Nyapin
Circles: Koloriang, Sarli, Damin, Parsiparlo, Nyapin, Phassang, Sangram, Palin, Chambang, Tali, Pipisorang
Assembly Constituencies: Palin, Nyapin, Tali, Koloriang
Kurung Kumey District Nearby Attractions
1. Parsi Parlo
2. Sangra
3. Palin
4. Deed
5. Talo
Kurung Kumey District Facts: The two major rivers Kurung and Kumey flow through this region and thus it got its name. Hiya Village is the largest village of the district.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, wheat, maize, millet, pulses, large cardamom, black pepper
Major Horticulture Products: Apple, walnut, kiwi, citrus, pineapple, banana
People: Tribal people namely Nyishin tribe, Apatani, Galo, Tagin, Puroik
Religion: Doni Polo
Dances: Rikam Pada, Buya
Festivals: Solung festival, Nyokum Yullo
Ornaments: Tassand, Rurh, Lakte
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
