Date of formation: From Lohit District, Dibang Valley District was carved out in June 1980. On 16th February 2004, Anjaw District was carved out of its northern part. So the present Lohit District is in existence from 16th February 2004.
Area: 5212 square kilometers
Density of population: 28 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 69.88 % - Male: 77.25 %, Female: 61.62%
Male Female Ratio: 1000:901
Boundaries of Lohit District
North: Lower Dibang Valley District, Arunachal Pradesh
South: Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh
East: Anjaw District, Arunachal Pradesh, China, Burma
West: Assam, Dibang Valley District, Arunachal Pradesh
Lohit District Climate: The district is hot and humid in areas of lower elevations and in those of higher elevations they are mildly cold. June to October is the monsoon season and March to May is the pre-monsoon season. The winter months lasts from November to early March.
LOHIT DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Kamlang River, Guri Kamlang Rive, Tengapani, digaru, Berang, Teang, Noadihing
Sub Divisions: Tezu, Namsai
Circles: Tezu, Sunpura, Namsai, Chongkham, Wakro, Lekang, Piyong, Lathao
Assembly Constituencies: Chowkhem, Lekang, Namsai, Tezu
Lohit District Nearby Attractions
1. Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Parasuram Kunda
3. Buddha Vihar
4. Dong
5. Glow Lake
6. Hot Spring
7. District Museum and Craft Center
8. Bhismak Nagar
9. Hawa Camp
Lohit District Facts: This is the third most populous district in Andhra Pradesh next only to Papum Pare District and Changlang District. The old name of this region was Mishmi Hills. Bio-diesel is made from Jatropha cultivated here.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, millet, wheat, black gram, pea, gree gram, mustard, soya bean, potato
Major Natural Resources: Limestone, Forest Resources, Hydel Resources
Major Horticulture Products and Plantation Crops: Orange, pineapple, banana, Assam lemon, coconut, arecanut, jackfruit, vegetables, mango, guava, papaya
Fauna: Mithun, Elephant, White Browed Gibbon, Red Panthers, Musk Deer, Leopard, Hornbill, White Winged Duck, Green Pigeon, Sclater Monal, Bengal Florican
Festivals: Tamladu on 15th February, Sangken on 14th April
People: Tribal people namely Adi, Zekhring, Khampti, Deori, Ahom, Singpho, Mishmi, Chakma
What is Lohit District Famous For: Jatropha Cultivation, Walong Town where the Battle of Walong took place in 1962
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012