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Dibang Valley The Dibang Valley is a district of Arunachal Pradesh named after the Dibang river or the Talon as the Idus call it. The river originates in the mountains of China and flows through the length of the valley, named after it. The major population of this district consist of the Adis (padams) and the idus.The district has been divided further into lower and upper Dibang Valley for administrative convenience.The headquarters of the two districts are Roing and Anini respectively. Roing is a newborn town in the plains of the Mishmi hills. It is a beautiful place with picturesque nature and beautiful climate. However Anini is a hilly place lying in the mountains close to the frontiers of China.
District Upper Subansiri
Upper Subansiri is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. The district headquarters are located at Daporijo. The district occupies an area of 7032 sq km and has a population of 54,995 (as of 2001). Members of the Tagin, Hill Miri, Nga and Adi are found in the district.
District Upper Siang
Upper Siang District with geographical area of 6188 Sq. KM, a veritable treasure house of nature in its full splendour with simple and hospitable people, has 11 Administrative Circles with a total population of 33, 146 persons as per 2001 Census. It is bounded by Tibet region of China in the North, Dibang Valley District in the East, West Siang District in the West, and East Siang District in the South. It is inhabited by Adi, Memba, Khamba and Idu Mishmi tribes who have been harmoniously living in the cradle of nature since time immemorial with colourful festivals / rituals like Solung, Aran, Reh, Lossar, Dihang, etc. The village is the lowest administrative unit having its own traditional administrative system in the form of Village Council called "Kebang".
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| District Upper Siang at a glance |
| Latitude |
Between 94 Deg. - 95 Deg. North |
| Boundary |
North - China (Tibet)
South - East Siang District East - Dibang Valley West - West Siang DIstrict |
| Natural Resources |
Abundant Forest Resources & Hydro-Electric Potential |
| National Park |
Mouling Wild Life Sanctuary |
| Important Forest Species |
Hollock, Jutuli, Khokon, Gomari, etc. |
| Main Agriculture Products |
Paddy, Maize, Millet, etc. |
| Main Horticulture Products |
Orange, Pineapple, Guava, Banana, etc. |
| Main Domestic Animals |
Mithun, Cattle, Pig, Goat, etc. |
| Important Rivers |
Siang, Yamne, Nyigong |
| Nearest Railhead |
Murkongselek - 221 KM from Yingkiong via Pasighat |
| Nearest Airport |
Lilabari (North Lakhimpur) - 329 KM from Yingkiong via Along |
| Inner-Line Check Post |
Ruksin & Kemi (East Siang Distt.) and Likabali (West Siang Distt.) |
| Police Stations |
Yingkiong, Tuting, Jengging, Geku & Mariyang |
| Telephone Exchange |
Yingkiong, Geku, Jengging & Tuting |
| Sub-Post Offices |
Yingkiong & Tuting |
| Helipads |
Yingkiong, Tuting, Jengging, Geku, Mariyang, Singa & Paling |
| Bus Routes |
Yingkiong - Along, Yingkiong - Pasighat, Yingkiong - Mariyang, Yingkiong - Jengging, Yingkiong - Tuting |
| Petrol Depot |
Yingkiong (Libang Auto Agency) |
| Population of the District |
| Total |
33146 |
| Male |
17844 |
| Female |
15302 |
| Schedule Tribe |
22098 |
| Schedule Caste |
146 |
| Other |
5535 |
| Density of Population |
5 Per Sq. KM |
| Sex Ratio |
855 : 1000 (Female : Male) |
| Literacy |
| Total |
13409 |
| Male |
8655 |
| Female |
4754 |
| Literacy Rate |
| Total |
49.80 % |
| Male |
58.64 % |
| Female |
39.09 % |
| Major Tribes Adis |
(Pasi, Padam, Karko, Panggi, Ashing, Simong, Tangam, Komkar, Milang), Idu Mishmi, Khamba and Memba. |
| Major Festivals |
Solung, Etor & Aran (of Adis), Lossar of Memba and Khamba, Reh of Idu Mishmi |
| District Hospital |
1 (Yingkiong) |
| Primary Health Centres |
4 (Jengging, Geku, Mariyang & Tuting) |
| Educational Institutions |
| Higher Secondary Schools |
3 (Yingkiong, Mariyang & Tuting) |
| Secondary Schools |
2 (Jengging & Geku) |
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