Kamle district, also Khamle,[2] is one of the 25 administrative districts (26th including Itanagar capital complex) of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India. The district headquarters are at Raga.[1]
Kamle district | |
|---|---|
 Kamle district Location in Arunachal Pradesh | |
| Coordinates (Raga, Arunachal Pradesh): 27°48′00″N 94°04′30″E / 27.8°N 94.075°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Established | 15 December 2017 |
| Headquarters | Raga |
| Government | |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Moki Loyi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 200 km2 (80 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 22,256[1] |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 69% |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Kamle got its name from the river Kamle. River Kamle joins the Subansiri river which finally meets the Brahmaputra in Assam.
History
editDemands for the creation of this district had been made since December 2013 when the All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) threatened a Bandh, and the state government gave a written assurance that it would speed up the creation of Pakke-Kessang and Kamle districts.[3][4] The main inhabitants are the Nyishi. On 15 December 2017, Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the district.[5]
Geography
editKamle district has been formed from administration circles from Lower Subansiri district and three from Upper Subansiri district.[6] The district has 6 administrative units: Raga, Kamporijo, Dollungmukh, Puchi-Geko, Gepen, and a portion of Daporijo Sadar circles consisting of all villages which fall under Raga assembly including Ligu and Liruk which were under the administrative control of Upper Subansiri district).[7] The district has one assembly constituency - Raga.
References
edit- ^ a b "Protect tribals if Chakma & Hajong are considered for citizenship, says legislative assembly". arunachaltimes.in. 19 October 2017.
- ^ "Normal Pages" (PDF). The Hills Times. 21 October 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ "2013 December 11". The Arunachal Times.
ANYA reiterates demands, serves ultimatum
- ^ "2013 December 27". The Arunachal Times.
Bandh called off, ITANAGAR, Dec 26
- ^ "CM inaugurates Kamle district – Arunachal Pradesh". Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "PDF 1st Oct. 2017" (PDF). ebarathi.com. 1 October 2017.
Arunachal Assembly approves Kamle as 23rd district
- ^ "Arunachal Assembly approves Kamle as 23rd district of state". Arunachal24.in. 18 October 2017.