Lower Subansiri district
Lower Subansiri district | |
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District | |
Country | India |
State | Arunachal Pradesh |
Headquarters | Ziro |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 83,030[1] |
Demographics | |
• Literacy | 76.3%[1] |
• Sex ratio | 975[1] |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Website | lowersubansiri |
Lower Subansiri district (Pron:/su:bənˈsɪɹi/) is one of the 25
History
The district was formed when Subansiri district was bifurcated into Upper and Lower Subansiri districts in 1987.
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.[3] In 2024, the Keyi Panyor district was formed by carved out 195 villages from Lower Subansiri district.[4]
Geography
The district headquarters are located at Ziro. The district occupies an area of 3,460 km2.
It is bounded on the north by the
Divisions
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. [citation needed]
There are 2
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1961 | 23,950 | — |
1971 | 30,823 | +2.56% |
1981 | 35,405 | +1.40% |
1991 | 43,148 | +2.00% |
2001 | 55,726 | +2.59% |
2011 | 83,030 | +4.07% |
source: 640).[7] The district has a population density of 24 inhabitants per square kilometre (62/sq mi) .[7] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 48.65%.[7] Lower Subansiri has a sex ratio of 975 females for every 1000 males,[7] and a literacy rate of 76.33%.[7]
This district is inhabited by Apatanis .
LanguagesLanguages used in the district include Apatani, Nyishi language.[9] CultureMajor local festivals of the district are Nyokum, Boori-Boot Yullo, and Dree Festival. Flora and faunaIn 1995 Lower Subansiri district became home to the Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 337 km2 (130.1 sq mi).[10]
DevelopmentGyati Takka General Hospital (GTGH) in Lower Subansiri district has become 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. [11][12] References
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