Koloriang is a district with a population of about 92, 076 in 2011. Its population is expected to grow to somewhere between 105, 712 and 237, 600 by 2025. It has a total area of 6, 040 square kilometers and the population density is quite low, only 15 people per square kilometer. The district also has the highest sex ratio in Arunachal, which is 1, 032 females per 1, 000 males. Most of the people, 97%, are living in the villages and the literacy rate is 48.75%. The district headquarters is Koloriang and the percentage of children below 6 years is around 18%.
Quick Overview of Kurung Kumey District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Population (2011): 92,076
- Estimated Population (2025): 105,712 – 237,600 (varies by projection source; approx. 1.06–2.38 lakh)
- Male Population (2011): 45,318
- Female Population (2011): 46,758
- Estimated Males (2025): 51,760 – 118,800
- Estimated Females (2025): 53,900 – 118,800
- Area: 6,040 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 15 per sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1,032 females/1000 males (highest in Arunachal)
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 983
- Literacy Rate (2011): 48.75% (Male: 55.12%, Female: 42.64%)
- No. of Households (2011): 15,037
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 16,988 (18.4%)
- Urban Population (2011): 2,345 (2.55%)
- Rural Population (2011): 89,731 (97.45%)
- District HQ: Koloriang
Population Projections to 2036
| Year |
Population |
Growth (%) |
| 2011 | 92,076 | – |
| 2021 | 183,200 | +99% |
| 2025 | 105,712–237,600 | +14.81%–+157.94% |
| 2026 | 106,639–248,000 | +15.82%–+169.17% |
| 2036 | 114,119 | +23.94% |
Historic Population Growth (1961–2011)
| Year |
Population |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1961 | 25,317 | – | 12,770 | 12,547 |
| 1971 | 32,460 | +28.2% | 16,460 | 16,000 |
| 1981 | 37,510 | +15.6% | 18,950 | 18,560 |
| 1991 | 40,020 | +6.7% | 20,110 | 19,910 |
| 2001 | 42,518 | +6.2% | 21,117 | 21,401 |
| 2011 | 92,076 | +116.56% | 45,318 | 46,758 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
% (2011) |
Estimated 2025 |
| Christian | 51,189 | 55.6% | 63,331 |
| Other religions & persuasions (Donyi-Polo etc.) | 34,158 | 37.1% | 42,260 |
| Hindu | 4,859 | 5.3% | 6,012 |
| Muslim | 471 | 0.5% | 583 |
| Buddhist | 121 | 0.13% | 150 |
| Jain | 81 | 0.09% | 100 |
| Sikh | 43 | 0.05% | 53 |
| No Religion Specified | 1,154 | 1.25% | 1,428 |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 90,764 | 44,459 | 46,305 | 98.6% | 1,042 |
Urban/Rural/Household/Literacy/Child Stats (2011)
| Category |
Population % |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy Rate (%) |
No. of Households |
Child Population |
| Urban | 2.55% | 2,345 | 1,246 | 1,099 | 882 | 898 | 69.45% | – | 463 |
| Rural | 97.45% | 89,731 | 44,072 | 45,659 | 1,036 | 985 | 48.22% | 15,037 | 16,525 |
| Total | 100% | 92,076 | 45,318 | 46,758 | 1,032 | 983 | 48.75% | 15,037 | 16,988 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 24,372 | 12,232 | 12,140 |
| Cultivators | 18,498 | 8,637 | 9,861 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 962 | 464 | 498 |
| Household Industries | 400 | 197 | 203 |
| Other Workers | 4,512 | 2,934 | 1,578 |
| Marginal Workers | 13,672 | 6,197 | 7,475 |
| Non Working | 54,032 | 26,889 | 27,143 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Christian | 53.42% | 60.61% | 46.72% |
| Other religions & persuasions | 42.47% | 47.76% | 37.36% |
| Hindu | 47.1% | 54.06% | 38.91% |
| No religion specified | 36.63% | 43.33% | 30.8% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Christian | 1,052 |
| Other religions & persuasions | 1,032 |
| Hindu | 870 |
| No Religion Specified | 1,072 |
Administrative Structure: Subdistricts/Taluks (2021)
| Circle/Subdistrict Name |
| Chambang |
| Damin |
| Gangte |
| Koloriang |
| Longding Koling (Pipsorang) |
| Nyapin |
| Palin |
| Parsi-Parlo |
| Phassang |
| Sangram |
| Sarli |
| Tali |
| Tarak-Lengdi |
| Yangte |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Towns: 1
- Total Villages: 736
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 15,037
- Families without roof cover: 10
- Total people without roof cover: 53
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Nyishi: 93.62%
- Puroik: 4.09%
- Others: 2.29%
Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- District HQ: Koloriang
- Named after rivers: Kurung & Kumey
- Main tribes: Nyishi, Bangru, Puroik; Bangru are culturally distinct
- Established 2001 from Lower Subansiri
- Main assembly seats: Nyapin, Koloriang
- Largest village: Hiya (Nyapin Circle, mostly Tarh clan)
- Growth rate highest in Arunachal (2011–2021 projections)