5 Major Cities Of Arunachal Pradesh State
- Arunachal Pradesh is home to 26 major tribes in India and its capital is Itanagar
- Itanagar is the most important city of Arunachal Pradesh and it is the largest city in the state
Which state in India is known as “Land Of Dawn-Lit Mountains”?. The answer is Arunachal Pradesh which is at the extreme east of India. The sun rises here first at a Dong village which receives the first sunlight in India. So this state is also known as “The Place Where The Sun Rises”. Dong is one major place of Arunachal Pradesh but here we’ll take a look at 5 major cities of Arunachal Pradesh.
Pakke Tiger Reserve and Namdapha National Park are in Arunachal Pradesh. Bomdi La Pass, Sela Pass and Ziro Valley are important geographical locations in Arunachal Pradesh. This state is also home to Famous Buddhist Monastery in Tawang.
In terms of diversity of mammals and birds Arunachal Pradesh tops the chart among all other states in India. In hydroelectricity, Arunachal Pradesh is one of the leading states. Siang aka Brahmaputra, Lohit, Dibang are the major rivers. McMohan Line which is a disputed border with China is here. Itanagar is the state capital and one of the major cities of Arunachal Pradesh. Here’s are 5 major cities of the state in detail.
Itanagar
Itanagar is the state capital and hub of all economic activities in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh Secretariat is here. Major tourist destination here includes Gompa Buddhist Temple and Ita Fort. Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar here showcases the rich tribal culture of the state.
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In February 2019, Itanagar got its first airport inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nyishi, Adi, Galo tribes are here in large numbers. Rajiv Gandhi University and NIT Arunachal Pradesh are the leading educational institution of Itanagar. There are many other educational institutions as well.
Namsai
Namsai is the second major city of Arunachal Pradesh. Its population is close to 100,000 and more than the state capital Itanagar itself. Golden Pagoda is at Namsai which was the first major structure in the city. 2nd longest bridge of Arunachal Pradesh is Parasuram Bridge which is 85 km away from Namsai. This 660.37 m long bridge was opened for public in 2002 at played a major role in connecting Namsai with other cities.
Papum Pare
Papum Pare is the most populous city of Arunachal Pradesh with a population close 1,80,000. Nishi constitutes the most to the city’s demographics. Nishi tribes follow Donyi-Polo religion. Some members of this tribe are also followers of Christianity.
Changlang District
Changlang is second most populous city of Arunachal Pradesh after Papum Pare. Apart from tourism, Changlang has established itself as a major hydropower, coal, crude oil and mineral resource producer. Namdapha National Park which is one of the protected areas in India is situated in Changlang. Population of this city is close to 1.5 lakh. ST (Schedule Tribes) here constitutes more than 36% of the population. This city is home to Naga tribes.
Lohit
Lohit name is derived from Lohit River which flows through the city. It is third most populous city of Arunachal Pradesh with population close to 1.45 lakh. Parashuram Kund is here which is a holy site of Hindus. Nepali is the most spoken language here. Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Lohit.
So These Were 5 Major Cities In Arunachal Pradesh.
