Date of formation: Upper Siang District was carved out of East Siang District in 1999.
Area: 6,590 square kilometers
Density of population: 5 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 59.94 % - Male: 64.09 %, Female: 55.22 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:891
Boundaries of Upper Siang District
North: China and Tibet
South: East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh
East: Dibang Valley District, Arunachal Pradesh
West: West Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh
Upper Siang District Average Rainfall: 5773.03 mm
Upper Siang District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 29.22 deg C
Upper Siang District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 13.66 deg C
UPPER SIANG DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Siang River, Yamne, Nyigong
Sub Divisions: Yingkiong, Tuting, Mariyang
Circles: Yingkiong, Jengging, Mariyang, Geku, Katan, Mopom, Tuting, Gelling, Singa, Palling, Migging
Assembly Constituencies: Tuting-Yingkiong, Mariyang-Geku
Upper Siang District Nearby Attractions
1. Mouling National Park
2. Mariyang-Pekimodi Circuit
3. Tuting-Gelling Circuit
4. Yingkiong-Ekodumbing-Riutala Circuit
5. Yinkiong-Tuting-Dewakota Circuit
6. Yingkiong-Tuting-Tsitapuri Circuit
Upper Siang District Facts: This is the fourth least populous district in the country. Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project is located here.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, millet
Major Horticulture Products: Orange, pineapple, guava, banana
Major Domestic Animals: Mithun, cattle, pig, goat
People: Tribal namely Adis, Idu Mishmi, Kamba, Memba, Simong, Tangam, Komkar, Milang, Ashing, Panggi, Karko, Padam, Pasi
Major Festivals: Solung, Etor and Aran, Lossar of Memba and Khamba, Reh of Idu Mishmi
What is Upper Siang District Famous For: It’s massive Hydro Electric Power Project
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
