West Siang District

Population: 112272 (2011)

State: Arunachal Pradesh

Language: Adi, Galo

Headquarters: Along

 

Area: 8,325 square kilometers

Density of population: 13 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 67.62 % - Male: 73.89 %, Female: 60.76 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:916

 

Boundaries of West Siang District

 

North and North East: China and Upper Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh

South: Assam

South East: East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh

West: Upper Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh

 

West Siang District Average Rainfall: 4000 mm

West Siang District Average Temperature in Summer: 22 deg C

West Siang District Average Temperature in Winter: 18 deg C

 

WEST SIANG DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Yomgo or Siyom, Sirit, Yangyapchu, Rimi, Sike, Shiet, Hiru, Siji, Sigen, Hirik

Sub Divisions: Aalo, Mechuka, Likabali, Basar, Yomcha, Rumgong

Circles: Aalo, Bagra, Mechuka, Tato, Pidi, Monigong, Likabali, Kangku, Basar, Gensi, Daring, Yomcha, Tirbin, Liromoba, Darak, Kamba, Rumgong, Kaying, Payum, Jomlo Mobuk

Assembly Constituencies: Liromoba, Likabali, Basar, Along West, Along East, Rumgong, Mechuka

 

West Siang District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Malinithan

2. Akashiganga

3. Gompa at Mechuka

4. Kane Wildlife Sanctuary

 

West Siang District Facts: The archaeological findings of this district are displayed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Museum at Itanagar. 

 

Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, millet, ginger, potato, chilli, ladies finger, cabbage, arum

 

Major Horticulture Products: Orange, pineapple, pears, banana, guava, plum, papaya, litchi, walnut, cardamom, black pepper, apple

 

Flora: Hillock, Simul, Gomari, Khonkon, Teak, Jutuli

 

Fauna: Mishmi takin, Snow leopard, Red panda, Flying squirrel

 

Mineral Resources: Coal, graphite, limestone, marble, clay, ferrous, ochee, Sulphuric mierals

 

People: Tribal people namely Gallong, Minyong, Bori, Bokar, Pailibo, Ramo, Membas

 

Festivals: Mopin, Solung, Donging, Lossar, Podi-Barbi

 

West Siang Pin Codes

Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012

 

Places in West Siang District