Date of formation: In 1987, the Subansiri District was divided into Upper Subansiri District and Lower Subansiri District.
Area: 7,032 square kilometers
Density of population: 12 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 63.96 % - Male: 67.36 %, Female: 60.51 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:982
Boundaries of Upper Subansiri District
North: Tibet
South: West Siang District and Lower Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh
East: West Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh
South West: Lower Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh
North West: Kurung Kumey District
Upper Subansiri District Average Rainfall: 1750 mm
Upper Subansiri District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 10.5 deg C
Upper Subansiri District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 35.8 deg C
UPPER SUBANSIRI DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Subansiri River, Sigin River
Sub Divisions: Daporijo, Nacho
Circles: Daporijo, Puchigeko, Giba, Peer-Yapu, Dumporijo, Gusar, Baririjo, Taliha, Maro, Nacho, Taksing, Limeking, Siyum
Assembly Constituencies: Nacho, Taliha, Daporijo, Raga, Dumporijo
Upper Subansiri District Nearby Attractions
1. Menga Mandir
2. Likusui
3. Libe Langne
4. Abi-Siriu Lake
Upper Subansiri District Facts: This is considered to be one of the most backward districts and so is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, millet, maize, potato, mustard, soyabean, arhar, vegetables, sugarcane, ginger
Major Horticulture Products: Apple, walnut, citrus, kiwi, pineapple, banana
Major Minerals: Coal
People: Tribal people namely Tagin, Hill Miri, Galo
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012