18-661: Kurung Kumey district (Pron:/kʊˈɹʌŋ kʊˈmi/) is one of the 26 districts of the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh , with its district headquarters in Koloriang . The name of this district is derived from the Kurung and the Kumey, the two principal rivers which flow through it. According to the myth the Kurung and the Kumey rivers were two sisters; during the age of marriage Kurung eloped without permission from her parents and Kumey got married according to her parents' wishes. Therefore,
36-510: A literacy rate of 50.67%. After bifurcation the district has a population of 45,372. Scheduled Tribes are 44,641 (98.39%). At the time of the 2011 census, 93.62% of the population spoke Nyishi and 4.09% Puroik as their first language. Hiya village under the Nyapin circle is the largest village in the Kurung Kumey district in terms of the total population and geographical extent. The village
54-691: A distinct cultural and linguistic group is hardly known by outsiders; who still consider them as part of the Nyishi tribe. But according to recent research, they are distinct from Nyishi in terms of their language and origin. They are considered to be more similar to the Miji (Sajolang) of the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in terms of their language and customs. 27°54′N 93°21′E / 27.900°N 93.350°E / 27.900; 93.350 Districts of Arunachal Pradesh As of February 2024 ,
72-405: Is a major junction of cultural, economic, fashion, education and recreational activities. Itanagar is located at 27°06′N 93°37′E / 27.1°N 93.62°E / 27.1; 93.62 . It has an average elevation of 320 metres. Itanagar features a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cwa ), with dry, warm winters and hot, unpleasantly humid and wet summers. Itanagar
90-510: Is administered by its own Deputy Commissioner, and contains the three circles of Itanagar , Naharlagun , and Banderdewa. In January 2013 the Arunachal Pradesh government approved in principle the creation of a "Capital district". The capital complex is currently treated as its own district by some government departments, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises for example, and
108-477: Is available thrice a week from Guwahati . The Arunachal AC Superfast Express runs between Naharlagun and Anand Vihar Terminal twice a week, which is the only direct train that connects Arunachal Pradesh with the national capital . Regular helicopter service is available from Guwahati to Naharlagun . Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Itanagar Airport at Hollongi on 9 February 2019. It has been named as Donyi Polo Airport , and
126-410: Is inhabited by a number of tribes viz., Nyishi , Adi , Apatani , Tagin , Galo , and a few others. As of 2011 India census , Itanagar had a population of 59,490 . Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Itanagar has an average literacy rate of 66.95%, lower than the national average of 74.4%: male literacy is 73.69%, and female literacy is 59.57%. In Itanagar, 15% of the population
144-476: Is mostly inhabited by Tame Clan (Now Tarh) besides clans like Takio, Tai, Hillang, Kipa, Bakey, etc. which compromise with a few populations. Tarh is a clan-based society mixed of several clans like Hura, Tam, Takio, Tame, Tayeng, Hina, Tarak, and many more some of them settled in Kra Daadi, Lower Subansiri, Papum Pare, East Kameng, etc. The main tribes inhabiting the district are Nyishi, Bangru, and Puroik. Bangru as
162-522: Is under 6 years of age. The majority of the Tribes are worshipers of the nature, with Tani Tribes being descendants of the Forefather Abotani being followers of Donyi-Polo. According to the 2011 census, 40.94% of the population is Hindu , 29.51% Christian , 21.17% Donyi Polo , 4.52% Muslim and 2.88% Buddhist . Languages of Itanagar (2011) According to 2011 census, Nishi
180-468: The 2011 census Kurung Kumey district has a population of 92,076, roughly equal to the nation of Seychelles . This gives it a ranking of 617th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 15 inhabitants per square kilometre (39/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 111.01%. Kurung Kumey has a sex ratio of 1029 females for every 1000 males, and
198-634: The Indian Police Service . List of districts, clockwise starting from west, is as follows: Proposed new districts listed clockwise starting from west: Itanagar Itanagar ( / iː ˈ t ɑː n ə ɡ ər / pronunciation ) is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh , which is claimed by China as part of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The seat of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly ,
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#1732859389877216-581: The Arunachal Pradesh State portal in particular. But the Arunachal Pradesh reorganization of district Act of 1980 with the latest amendments from 2024 does not list Itanagar capital complex as a district. The districts of Arunachal Pradesh state are administrative geographical units, each headed by a deputy commissioner, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service and a superintendent of police, an officer belonging to
234-458: The Indian state Arunachal Pradesh comprised 27 districts, not including Itanagar capital complex, with more districts proposed. Most of the districts are inhabited by various tribal groups . The latest and presently valid official map of districts of Arunachal Pradesh, after the most recent new districts were last announced on 30 August 2018, is in the external links. Itanagar capital complex
252-584: The Kurung flows with a violent roar and ashy colour because her parents shout and throw ashes after her, while the Kumey flows silently and clearly with pleasure from her parents. So people Accepted River was more beautiful than the Kurung River and followed the discipline of their parents. The territory occupied by the present district became part of the North East Frontier Tracts in 1914. In 1954, it became part of Subansiri Frontier Division, which
270-401: The rest of the country. Regular bus and taxi services are available from Guwahati and its airport . Naharlagun railway station is the nearest railway station, which is nearly 15 km away from the city. Taxi and bus services are easily available from the railway station to Itanagar. Donyi Polo Express can be availed which runs on all days of a week from Guwahati and Shatabdi Express
288-601: The seat of government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the seat of Gauhati High Court permanent bench at Naharlagun are all in Itanagar. Being the hub of all the major economic bases, Itanagar, along with the adjacent town of Naharlagun , comprise the administrative region of the Itanagar Capital Complex Region. This stretches from the Itanagar Municipal limit at Chandranagar Town extended until Nirjuli Town, and
306-401: Was later renamed as Lower Subansiri district . On 1 April 2001, this district was created by bifurcating Lower Subansiri district . The following are the sub-divisions and circles of Kurung Kumey district: There are two Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly constituencies in this district: Nyapin , and Koloriang . Both are part of Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency . According to
324-539: Was the most spoken language in Itanagar with 17,896 speakers, followed by Bengali at 8,125, Adi at 8,102, Apatani at 4,256, Nepali at 3,721, Hindi at 3,641, Assamese at 3,538 and Bhojpuri at 1,987. DD Arunprabha is the state-owned television broadcaster of Arunachal Pradesh. Radio stations of Itanagar are: All India Radio , RadioCity Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh's first community radio) and Big FM 92.7 (India's largest national radio network). National Highway 415 connects Itanagar to Arunachal Pradesh and
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