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INDIAN STATE : ARUNACHAL PRADESH
General Information
Arunachal Pradesh is situated in the north-eastern
part of India It has an international border with Bhutan
to the west, China to the north and northeast and Myanmar
to the east. It became an independent state in 1987.
Arunachal is the largest state area-wise in the northeast
region.
Fact File
| Geographical Area |
0.84 (lakh Sq Km) |
| Capital |
Itanagar |
| Population (2001
Census) In lakhs |
10.98 Lakhs |
| Percentage of State
Population to All India Population |
0.11 |
Literacy
rate
Male
Female
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54.34
68.83
43.53 |
Advantage Arunachal Pradesh
- Nature's paradise with a phenomenal biodiversity
of flora and fauna in terms of diverse forests and
wildlife.
- Market potential for the cultivation of orchids
and a variety of medicinal plants.
- Huge scope for development of traditional arts and
crafts
- Excellent opportunities in the tourism sector
Economic Infrastructure
Transport
The capital of Arunachal Pradesh is actually two twin
towns, Naharlagun-the older town and Itanagar-the official
capital.
Airways
The nearest airport is Tezpur in Assam, 216 km. from
Naharlagun and 226 km. from Itanagar. Naharlagun is
also connected by Helicopter service from Mohanbari
(Dibrugarh) and Guwahati in Assam.
Railways
The nearest railway station is at Harmoti in Assam,
23 km from Naharlagun and 33 km from Itanagar. Arunachal
Express departs daily from Kamakhya station (Maligaon)
at 16.15 hrs.
Road
Itanagar is connected by a network of roads with all
important cities and towns in the neighbouring states
and major cities in the country.
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