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 | |
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District of Arunachal Pradesh | |
Country | India |
State | Arunachal Pradesh |
Division | Arunachal west |
Headquarters | New Palin, Arunachal Pradesh |
Government | |
• Lok Sabha constituencies | Arunachal west |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | NA |
Demographics | |
• Literacy | NA |
• Sex ratio | NA |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
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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., Tali and Palin, covering eight circles viz., Palin, Jamin, Yangte, Chambang, Tarak Langdi, Gangte, Tali, and Pipsorang.[1] Pania is a sub-division located few miles away from Palin and is administered by an independent Additional deputy commissioner.
References
- "Arunachal Pradesh carves out new district". The Times of India. 9 February 2015.
- "Arunachal clears bill for four new districts". The Times of India. 22 March 2013.