Kra Daadi district

Kra Daadi is a district in Arunachal Pradesh in north-eastern India. It was carved out of Kurung Kumey district on 7 February 2015.[1]

Kra Daadi district
District of Arunachal Pradesh
View of Palin town
Location of Kra Daadi district in Arunachal Pradesh
Country India
StateArunachal Pradesh
DivisionArunachal west
HeadquartersJamin
Government
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesArunachal west
Area
 • Total2,202 km2 (850 sq mi)
Elevation
2,060 m (6,760 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total22,290
 • Density10/km2 (26/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Literacy44%
 • Sex ratioNA
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Websitekradaadi.nic.in

History

The creation of Kra Daadi district was approved on 21 March 2013 under the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-Organization of Districts) (Amendment) Bill.[2]

Kra Daadi was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister Nabam Tuki as the 19th district of Arunachal Pradesh on 7 February 2015.[1]

Administration

Jamin, located 20 km away from Palin is the proposed headquarter of the district. It has two assembly constituencies, viz., Jamin (also called Damin), Tali, Palin, covering eight circles viz. clockwise from north, Pipsorang, Tali, Chambang, Palin, Yangte, Tarak Langdi, and Gangte.[1] It is flanked by Tibet international border with China to the north, Upper Subansiri district to the east, Lower Subansiri district to the south, Papum Pare district to the southeast, Kurung Kumey district to the west. Pania is a sub-division in the district located few miles away from Palin and is administered by an Additional Deputy Commissioner.

References
  1. "Arunachal Pradesh carves out new district". The Times of India. 9 February 2015.
  2. "Arunachal clears bill for four new districts". The Times of India. 22 March 2013.

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