West Siang West Siang is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. The district occupies an area of 8325 kmē and has a population of 103,575 (as of 2001). Siang District with its HQ at Along, bounded on the North by China, on the East by Upper Siang & East Siang districts, on the South by Assam and on the West by Upper Subansiri & Lower Subansiri districts of Arunachal Pradesh, the homeland of various tribes like Galo, Minyong, Bori, Bokar, Pailibo, Ramos, Membas & Khambas forms a natural abode for very many species of West orchids, diverse flora & fauna endowed with a dense vegetation, and a wide range of climatic and geographical variations, the district enjoys a moderate and comfortable climate.
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| District at a Glance |
| Total Area |
8325 Sq. KM |
| Administrative Sub-Divisions |
6 |
| Administrative Circles |
20 |
| Community Development Blocks |
8 |
| Member of Legislative Assembly |
7 |
| No. of Villages |
397 |
| Major Towns |
Along, Basar, Likabali |
| Population of the state (2001 Census) |
| Total |
103, 575 |
| Male |
54, 139 |
| Female |
49, 436 |
| Schedule Tribe |
70, 571 |
| Schedule Caste |
266 |
| Literacy Rate |
| Total |
60.31% |
| Male |
66.72% |
| Female |
53.24% |
| Sex Ratio |
913 : 1000 (Females : Male) |
| Major Tribes |
Gallong, Minyong, Bori, Bokar, Pailibo, Ramo, Membas |
| Major Festivals |
Mopin, Solung, Donging, Lossar |
| Important Tourist Spots |
Akashi Ganga, Malinithan at Likabali, Gompa at Mechuka |
| Public Health |
| Community Health Centres |
5 |
| Primary Health Centres |
4 |
| Educational Institutions |
| Colleges |
1 |
| Higher Secondary Schools |
8 |
| Secondary Schools |
18 |
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