Facts and Interesting Points About Arunachal Pradesh
Interesting Points About Arunachal Pradesh
- Situated at the extreme northeast of India and the largest among the seven sister states of North East India, Arunachal Pradesh shared borders with Assam and Nagaland States.
- The state also shared land border with Myanmar, Bhutan and China. The international border between Arunachal Pradesh and China is known as the McMohan line.
- It was earlier named after North-East Frontier Agency.
- The state has a forest cover of more than 80%.
- India’s longest river bridge Dhola-Sadiya (Bhupen- Hazarika Setu) over the Lohit River is a connecting link between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
- English is the only official language of this state.
More Informations About Arunachal Pradesh
General Details About Arunachal Pradesh |
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Formation |
21 January 1972 (As Union territory) 20 February 1987 (As State) |
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Capital | Itanagar |
Governor | Brig.(Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Rtd) |
Chief Minister | Pema Khandu |
Districts | 25 |
Area (km2) | 83,743 |
Lok Sabha Seats | 2 |
Rajya Sabha Seats | 1 |
State Legislative Assembly Seats | 60 |
Languages | Nyishi, Adi, Nepali, Tagin, Bhotia, Wancho, Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Chakma, Apatani, Mishmi |
State Symbols of Arunachal Pradesh |
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State Animal | Gayal |
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State Bird | Hornbill |
State Tree | Foxtail orchid |
State Flower | Hollong |
Demography of Arunachal Pradesh |
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Population (2011 Census) | 1,382,611 |
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Population Density (per km2) | 17 |
Sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) | 938 |
Literacy Rate (%) | 66.95 |
Forest & Wildlife Reserves in Arunachal Pradesh
- Mouling National Park
- Namdapha National Park
- Daying Ering Memorial (Lali) Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
- Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary
- Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pakhui (Pakke Tiger Reerve) Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sessa Orchid Wildlife Sanctuary
- Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
- Yordi (Yardi) Rabe Supsi Wildlife Sanctuary
Major Rivers in Arunachal Pradesh
- Brahmaputra
Highest Mountain Peak in Arunachal Pradesh
- Gorichen Peak (6858m)
Agriculture in Arunachal Pradesh |
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Major Crops | Paddy, Millet, Wheat, Pulses, Potatoes, Sugarcane, Oilseeds and Maize |
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Vegetables | Sweet potatoes, Brinjal, Ginger, Chillies, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Cow pea |
Fruits | Pineapple, Apple, Oranges, Lemon, Lichi, Papaya, Banana, Plum, Guava, Cherries, Peach walnut, and Almond |
Mineral Deposits in Arunachal Pradesh
- Coal
- Limestone
- Dolomite
- Graphite
- Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Asbestos
- Iron
- Marble
- Quartzite
- Lead
- Zinc
Airports in Arunachal Pradesh
- Along Airport
- Pasighat Airport
- Tezu Airport
Traditional Dances in Arunachal Pradesh
- Buiya Dance
- Aji Lamu
- Chalo Dance
- Hiirii Khaniing
- Popir Dance
- Ponung Dance
- Pasi Kongki
- Rekham Pada
- Roppi Dance
- Lion and Peacock dance
- Wancho Dance
Art and Crafts of Arunachal Pradesh
- Bamboo, Cane and Wood Works– Carving, Weaving works etc.
- Carpet Weaving
- Jewellery Making
Regional Festivals Arunachal Pradesh
- Chalo Loku Festival
- Dree Festival
- Torgya Festival
- Murung Festival
- Solung Festival
- Losar Festival