Lower Subansiri District

Population: 82839 (2011)

State: Arunachal Pradesh

Language: Apatani, Nyishi

Headquarters: Ziro

 

Date of formation: Subansiri District was divided into Upper Subansiri District and Lower Subansiri District in 1987. In 1999, Papum Pare District was carved out of it and on 1st April 2000, Kurung Kumey district was segmented.

Area: 3,508 square kilometers

Density of population: 24 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 76.33 % - Male: 82.40 %, Female: 70.10 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:975

 

Boundaries of Lower Subansiri District

 

North: Upper Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh

South: Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam

East: West Siang District and Upper Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh

West: East Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh

 

Lower Subansiri District Climate: December to February is cold weather season and March to May is pre-monsoon season. The monsoon season lasts from June to October and then comes the post monsoon season. The humidity is very high in summer.

Lower Subansiri District Average Rainfall: 934.88 mm

Best Time To Visit: March to November

 

LOWER SUBANSIRI DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Kamala River, Subansiri River, Khru, Panior, Kime, Panya, Selu, Pugo, Persen, Rein Sipu, Pange, Kile

Sub Divisions: Ziro, Raga

Blocks: Ziro-I, Ziro-II, Tamen-Raga

Circles: Ziro, Yachuli, Pistana, Raga, Kamporijo, Dollungmukh

Assembly Constituencies: Yachuli, Ziro-Hapoli

 

Lower Subansiri District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Taley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

2. Kile Pakho

3. Midey

4. Ziro Putu

5. Dolo Mando

6. District Industries Center

7. Paapu

8. Hapoli

9. Tarin Fish Farm

10. Paddy Cum Fish Cultivation

11. Bamboo Grove

12. Dilopolyang-Manipolyang

13. Shiva Lingam at Kardo Forest

 

Lower Subansiri District Facts: This is a good region for trekking and hiking. The domestic tourist has to get Inner Line permit and the foreign tourists should get restricted area permit to enter the place. Ranganadi Hyder Project having capacity of 405 MW is located at Yazali.      

 

Major Agricultural Products: Tea, potato, ginger, turmeric, chillies, sugarcane, paddy, wheat, maize, millet, pulses

 

Major Horticulture Products: Apple, walnut, kiwi, citrus, pineapple, banana

 

People: Apatani Tribe, Nishi Tribe, Hiri Miri Tribe

 

Festivals: Nyokum, Boori-Boot, Dree Festival

 

What is Lower Subansiri District Famous For: Orchards and flowers

 

Lower Subansiri Pin Codes

Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012