~:About Arunachal Pradesh :: General Information
| Population 2001 Census: |
109117 |
| Males: |
573951 |
| Females: |
517166 |
| Area: |
83743 sq. km |
| Latitude: |
26° 30' N and 29° 30' N |
| Longitude: |
91° 30' E and 97° 30' E |
| Capital: |
Itanagar |
| Altitude (Itanagar) : |
530 meters |
| Birthday as Indian State: |
20th February 1987. |
| Literacy Rate: |
54.74% |
| Literate Persons : |
487, 796 |
| Sex Ratio: |
901 females to 1000 males |
| Places of Historical & Tourist Interest : |
Bhismaknagar, Malinithan, Parashuram Kund, Itanagar, Tawang Monastery, Namdapha Wild life Sanctury, Tippi Orchid Centre, Akashiganga |
| State Bird: |
Hornbill. |
| State Animal: |
Mithun(Bos Frontails) |
| State Flower: |
Rhynchostylis Retusa(Fox tail orchid) |
| Major Tribes 20: |
Adi, Nyishi (including BANGRU & PUROIK), Apatani, Bugun, Galo, Hrusso, Koro, Meyor, Monpa, Tagin, Mishmi (including IDU, TAROAN & KAMMAN), Sajolang, Sartang, Tai Khamti (including KHAMYANG), Tangshang (including MUKLOM, LONCHANG, TUTSA, TIKHAK, HAWOI, LONGRI, MUNGREY, MUSHAUNG, LUNGPHI, JOGLAI, NGAIMONG, PONTHAI, KHALAK, LUNGHAI, HALLEY, CHELLIM, SHECHU, SHIANGWAL, RERA, SHIANGTEE, DOHE, MOITAL, HATSENG, GAJEE, GAJA, KOCHONG, LOWCHANG, LAKI, GALLON, CHAMCHANG, RINGKHU, SHOHRA, BOWNGTAI, RONGRANG etc. of Changlang district and NOCTE, WANCHOO and TUTSA of Tirap district), Yobin, Singpho, Sherdukpen, Khamba, Memba |
| Highest Peak in the State : |
Kangte (7090 mts. MSL), in West Kameng District |
| Important Wild Life (Animals): |
Mithun, Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, White Browed Gibbon, Red Panthers, Musk Deer |
| Important Wild Life (Birds): |
Hornbill, White Winged Duck, Green Pigeon, Sclater Monal, Bengal Florican, Temminick's Tragopan, Snow pigeon, Munal, Rain Bablar etc., |
| Important Festivals: |
Mopin, Solung, Nyokum, Lossar, Si-Donyi, Boori-boot, Dree, Reh, Sipong Yong, Chalo-loku, Kshyatsowai, Tamladu, Sarok, Nichido, Sangken, Mopin, Oriah etc. |
| National Parks : |
Namdapha, Mouling |
| Main Rivers: |
Siang, Kameng, Subansiri, Kamla, Siyum, Dibang, Lohit, Noa - Dihing, Kamlang, Tirap |
| Main Natural Potential: |
Abundant forest resources and hydro-power potential. |
| Important Minerals: |
Dolomite, Graphite, Coal, Quartzite, Limestone, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Yello Ochre, Marble |
| Important Festivals: |
Mopin, Solung, Nyokum, Lossar, Si-Donyi, Boori-boot, Dree, Reh, Sipong Yong, Chalo-loku, Kshyatsowai, Tamladu, Sarok, Nichido, Sangken, Mopin, Oriah etc. |
| Main Rivers: |
Siang, Kameng, Subansiri, Kamla, Siyum, Dibang, Lohit, Noa - Dihing, Kamlang, Tirap |
| International border: |
Bhutan to the west 160 km. China to the north and north-east 1,080 km and Myanmar to the east (440 km). It stretches from snow-capped mountains in the north to the plains of Brahmaputra valley in the south. |
| No. of Districts 16: |
Tawang, West Kameng, East Kameng, Papumpare, Lower Subansiri, Upper Subansiri, East Siang, West Siang, Upper Siang, Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, Changlang, Tirap, Kurung Kumey, Anjaw. |
| District Headquarters: |
Tawang, Bomdila, Seppa, Yupia, Ziro, Daporijo, Pasighat, Along, Yingkiong, Anini, Roing, Tezu, Changlang, Khonsa, Laying-Yangte, Hawai |
| Major Towns: |
Itanagar, Naharlagun, Tawang, Bomdila, Rupa, Bhalukpong, Seppa, Ziro, Daporijo, Along, Pasighat, Yingkiong, Roing, Tezu, Namsai, Khonsa. |
| No. of Sub-Divisions : |
36 |
| No. of Blocks: |
57 |
| No. of Circles: |
149 |
Places of Interest in Arunachal Pradesh :
ITANAGAR
Itanagar is situated at the foothills of Arunachal Pradesh and has been the capital of India's largest North Eastern state since 20th April 1974. the main town is situated at 350 mtrs above sea level. Itanagar can be called as mini India, as people from all over the country, live here in peace and harmony. Being a capital town Itanagar is well connected with the rest of the country by road and air communications. There are many places of tourist attraction in and around Itanagar. Here one can find the historical fort called Itafort, dating back to the 14-15 centuries, after which the town got its name. the legendary Ganga Lake (Gyakar Sinyi). It is a beautiful picnic spot, 6 kms away from Itanagar, a green forest lake surrounded by primeval vegetation, orchids masses on tall trees, tree fernsprovides a small taste of the magnificent forests of the state. Consecrated by the Dalai Lama, a beautiful yellow roofed Buddhist temple reflects its Tibetan influence. One can also get clear views of Itanagar and a clear view of the entire surrounding countryside. Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum provides a kaleidoscope of Arunachal Pradesh and one can see wood carvings, musical instruments, textiles, handicrafts and archeological finds, while a workshop in the Handicrafts Centre specializes in traditional cane manufacture. It has a library section also.
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