17-468: Lower Subansiri district (Pron:/su:bənˈsɪɹi/) is one of the 25 administrative districts of the state of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India . The district was formed when Subansiri district was bifurcated into Upper and Lower Subansiri districts in 1987. Lower Subansiri district has a long ancient history related with the Chutiya Kingdom . It was probably under Chutiya chieftain rule from
34-416: A humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cwa ), with dry, warm winters and hot, unpleasantly humid and wet summers. Itanagar is inhabited by a number of tribes viz., Nyishi , Adi , Apatani , Tagin , Galo , and a few others. As of 2011 India census , Itanagar had a population of 59,490 . Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Itanagar has an average literacy rate of 66.95%, lower than
51-623: A literacy rate of 76.33%. This district is inhabited by Nyishis and Apatanis . Languages used in the district include Apatani , Nyishi language. Major local festivals of the district are Nyokum, Boori-Boot Yullo, and Dree Festival . In 1995 Lower Subansiri district became home to the Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary , which has an area of 337 km (130.1 sq mi). Gyati Takka General Hospital (GTGH) in Lower Subansiri district has become
68-657: A district. The districts of Arunachal Pradesh state are administrative geographical units, each headed by a deputy commissioner, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service and a superintendent of police, an officer belonging to the Indian Police Service . List of districts, clockwise starting from west, is as follows: Proposed new districts listed clockwise starting from west: Itanagar Itanagar ( / iː ˈ t ɑː n ə ɡ ər / pronunciation )
85-404: A long time, and came under Birpal 's rule in the 12th century. In 1999 Papum Pare district was split to form new district, and this was repeated on 1 April 2001, with the creation of Kurung Kumey district . In October 2017, the state government approved the creation of Kamle district , involving the carving out of Raga, Dolungmukh and Kumpurijio circles from Lower Subansiri district. In 2024,
102-477: Is available thrice a week from Guwahati . The Arunachal AC Superfast Express runs between Naharlagun and Anand Vihar Terminal twice a week, which is the only direct train that connects Arunachal Pradesh with the national capital . Regular helicopter service is available from Guwahati to Naharlagun . Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Itanagar Airport at Hollongi on 9 February 2019. It has been named as Donyi Polo Airport , and
119-591: Is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh , which is claimed by China as part of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The seat of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly , the seat of government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the seat of Gauhati High Court permanent bench at Naharlagun are all in Itanagar. Being the hub of all the major economic bases, Itanagar, along with
136-474: The 2011 census Lower Subansiri district has a population of 83,030, roughly equal to the nation of Andorra . This gives it a ranking of 623rd in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 24 inhabitants per square kilometre (62/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 48.65%. Lower Subansiri has a sex ratio of 975 females for every 1000 males, and
153-549: The Keyi Panyor district was formed by carving out 195 villages from Lower Subansiri district . The district headquarters are located at Ziro . The district occupies an area of 3,460 km. It is bounded on the north by the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal, on the south by Papum Pare District of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, on the east by West Siang district and some part of Upper Subansiri , and on
170-651: The Arunachal Pradesh government approved in principle the creation of a "Capital district". The capital complex is currently treated as its own district by some government departments, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises for example, and the Arunachal Pradesh State portal in particular. But the Arunachal Pradesh reorganization of district Act of 1980 with the latest amendments from 2024 does not list Itanagar capital complex as
187-646: The adjacent town of Naharlagun , comprise the administrative region of the Itanagar Capital Complex Region. This stretches from the Itanagar Municipal limit at Chandranagar Town extended until Nirjuli Town, and is a major junction of cultural, economic, fashion, education and recreational activities. Itanagar is located at 27°06′N 93°37′E / 27.1°N 93.62°E / 27.1; 93.62 . It has an average elevation of 320 metres. Itanagar features
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#1732782630605204-411: The districts are inhabited by various tribal groups . The latest and presently valid official map of districts of Arunachal Pradesh, after the most recent new districts were last announced on 30 August 2018, is in the external links. Itanagar capital complex is administered by its own Deputy Commissioner, and contains the three circles of Itanagar , Naharlagun , and Banderdewa. In January 2013
221-591: The first hospital in the state of Arunachal Pradesh to receive support from CHD Group in its effort to build robust health system for the North East Region. 27°48′N 93°36′E / 27.800°N 93.600°E / 27.800; 93.600 Districts of Arunachal Pradesh As of February 2024 , the Indian state Arunachal Pradesh comprised 27 districts, not including Itanagar capital complex, with more districts proposed. Most of
238-656: The national average of 74.4%: male literacy is 73.69%, and female literacy is 59.57%. In Itanagar, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. The majority of the Tribes are worshipers of the nature, with Tani Tribes being descendants of the Forefather Abotani being followers of Donyi-Polo. According to the 2011 census, 40.94% of the population is Hindu , 29.51% Christian , 21.17% Donyi Polo , 4.52% Muslim and 2.88% Buddhist . Languages of Itanagar (2011) According to 2011 census, Nishi
255-401: The rest of the country. Regular bus and taxi services are available from Guwahati and its airport . Naharlagun railway station is the nearest railway station, which is nearly 15 km away from the city. Taxi and bus services are easily available from the railway station to Itanagar. Donyi Polo Express can be availed which runs on all days of a week from Guwahati and Shatabdi Express
272-472: The west by East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. There are 6 administrative circles in this district, namely, Ziro (Sadar), Yachuli , Pistana, Raga , Kamporijo and Dollungmukh . The district also divided into 3 blocks: Ziro-I, Ziro-II, and Tamen-Raga. There are 2 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly constituencies located in this district: Yachuli and Ziro - Hapoli . Both of these are part of Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency . According to
289-539: Was the most spoken language in Itanagar with 17,896 speakers, followed by Bengali at 8,125, Adi at 8,102, Apatani at 4,256, Nepali at 3,721, Hindi at 3,641, Assamese at 3,538 and Bhojpuri at 1,987. DD Arunprabha is the state-owned television broadcaster of Arunachal Pradesh. Radio stations of Itanagar are: All India Radio , RadioCity Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh's first community radio) and Big FM 92.7 (India's largest national radio network). National Highway 415 connects Itanagar to Arunachal Pradesh and
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