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Arunachal Pradesh, formed as a union territory on January 21, 1972, and became a state on February 20, 1987, is the largest state in Northeast India with the lowest population density. The state is known for its rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and significant agricultural products, with notable UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Namdapha National Park and the Apatani Cultural Landscape. It has a diverse tribal population, various natural resources, and is bordered by Bhutan, China, and Myanmar.

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Arunachal Pradesh, formed as a union territory on January 21, 1972, and became a state on February 20, 1987, is the largest state in Northeast India with the lowest population density. The state is known for its rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and significant agricultural products, with notable UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Namdapha National Park and the Apatani Cultural Landscape. It has a diverse tribal population, various natural resources, and is bordered by Bhutan, China, and Myanmar.

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Know Your
State –
Arunachal
Pradesh
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Arunachal Pradesh

Formation Day:

 Union territory - 21 January 1972


 State - 20 February 1987

Capital: Itanagar

Known For:
 Largest among the Northeast Indian states
 Lowest population density in India

Governor:
First Governor was Bhishma Narain Singh (20 February 1987 to 18 March 1987)
Present Governor is Brigadier (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd)

Chief Minister:
First Chief Minister was P.K. Thungon (16/08/19975 to 06/09/1979)
Present Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu

Chief Justice of High Court: Arunachal Pradesh’s high court comes under Gauhati high court it
doesn’t have separate high court.

Area:
Area: 32,333 square miles (83,743 square km).
Forest Area: The recorded forest area in the State is 5.15 million ha which is 61.55% of its geograph-
ical area. Reserved Forests, Protected Forests and Unclassed Forests constitute 20.46%, 18.49% and
61.05% of the total forest area respectively.

Border line:
State border: Indian state of Nagaland to the south and southeast, and the Indian state of Assam to
the south and southwest.

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International border: It constitutes a mountainous area in the extreme northeastern part of the
country and is bordered by the kingdom of Bhutan to the west, the Tibet Autonomous Region of
China to the north, Myanmar (Burma).

Population:
Total population of Arunachal Pradesh as per 2011 census is 1,383,727 of which male and female
are 713,912 and 669,815 respectively.

Official Language: English

State Symbols:
State Animal: Gayal (mithun)
State Bird: Great hornbill
State Flower: Foxtail orchid
State Tree: Hollong

Different Dance Forms:


 Idu Mishmi
 Wancho
 Ponung
 Khampti
 Buiya and Nuiya
 Aji Lamu

UNESCO World's Heritage Sites:


 Namdapha National Park: This is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodi-
versity hotspot
 The Apatani Cultural Landscape: The Apatanis, the tribe inhabiting Ziro valley are known for
their effective traditional village council called bulyañ, which supervises, guides and has le-
gal oversight over the activities of individuals that affect the community as a whole.

Agriculture Product:
 Rice
 Corn (maize)
 Millet
 Buckwheat
 Oilseeds
 Potatoes
 Ginger
 Sugarcane

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 Vegetables

National Parks:
 Namdapha National Park,
 Mouling National Park

Wild Life Sanctuaries:


D’Ering Memorial (Lali) WLS
 Dibang WLS
 Eagle Nest WLS
 Itanagar WLS- Kamlang WLS
 Kane WLS
 Mehao WLS
 Pakhui/ Pakke WLS
 Sessa Orchid WLS
 Tale Valley WLS
 Yordi-Rabe Supse WLS

Rivers:
 The Brahmaputra river originates from Mansarovar Lake, Tibet.
 The Dibang (Sikang) originates near Keya pass on the Indo-Chinese border in the Dibang Val-
ley, Arunachal Pradesh.
 The Lohit River (the river of blood) rises in eastern Tibet, in the Zayal Chu range.

Dams:
 Dibang Dam, Dibang river
 Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project, Siang river
 Subansiri Lower Dam, Subansiri river
 Ranganadi Dam

Lakes:
Ganga Lake, Itanagar
Sangestar Tso, Tawang district

Water Falls:
 Nuranang Waterfall, Tawang district
 Bap Teng Kang Waterfall, Yumkhang
 Jung Fall, Tawang city

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Important Thermal, Nuclear & Hydroelectricity Power Plants:


Hydroelectric Power Plant:
 Dikshi Hydroelectric Project at Rupa in the West.

Famous Air Ports:


 Itanagar Airport
 Tezu Airport
 Pasighat Airport

Tribes:
 Adi (Abor)
 Aka, Apatani
 Nyishi
 Tagin
 Galo
 Khampti
 Bugun (Khowa)
 Mishmi
 Momba (Monpa)
 Naga tribes: Sherdukpen, Singpho.

Important Monuments:
 Mallini
 Bhismaknagar in the Dibang valley
 Malinithan
 Thembang Fortified Village
 Golden Pagoda
 Bisra Munda

Nick Name of the cities:


 Itanagar: Land of Rising Sun

Important Regional Festival:


 Losar
 Mopin
 Solung

Tourist Attraction:
 Tezu Fort, Roing
 Bhismaknagar Fort, Roing

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 Dirang Dzong, West Kameng

Geographical Indications:
 Arunachal Wakro orange

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