Arunachal Pradesh Districts List: Arunachal Pradesh has 28 districts. New districts include Keyi Panyor and Bichom. No district has been founded since February 2024, when these two were created. District officers manage administration. Creating new districts is still debated.
Arunachal Pradesh became a state in 1987 after being a Union Territory from 1972. With this status, Arunachal Pradesh needs new districts. Here are Arunachal Pradesh’s districts with establishment dates and headquarters:
Arunachal Pradesh Districts List
Here’s a table listing the districts of Arunachal Pradesh along with their population and area:
| District | Population (2011 Census) | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Anjaw | 21,089 | 6,190 |
| Changlang | 147,951 | 4,662 |
| East Kameng | 78,413 | 4,134 |
| East Siang | 99,019 | 3,603 |
| Kamle | 22,256 | 200 |
| Kra Daadi | 46,704 | 2,202 |
| Kurung Kumey | 45,372 | 3,838 |
| Lepa Rada | – | – |
| Lohit | 145,538 | 2,402 |
| Longding | 60,000 | 1,200 |
| Lower Dibang Valley | 53,986 | 3,900 |
| Lower Siang | – | – |
| Lower Subansiri | 82,839 | 3,508 |
| Namsai | 95,950 | 1,587 |
| Pakke-Kessang | – | – |
| Papum Pare | 176,385 | 2,875 |
| Shi Yomi | 13,310 | 2,875 |
| Siang | 31,920 | 2,919 |
| Tawang | 49,950 | 2,085 |
| Tirap | 111,997 | 2,362 |
| Upper Dibang Valley | 7,948 | 9,129 |
| Upper Siang | 35,289 | 6,188 |
| Upper Subansiri | 83,205 | 7,032 |
| West Kameng | 87,013 | 7,422 |
| West Siang | – | – |
| Itanagar Capital Complex | 112,272 | 122,930 |
History of Arunachal Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh is a state in northeastern India.
- It has many mountains and forests.
- In ancient times, the land was part of various kingdoms and empires.
- The region was influenced by tribes and local rulers.
- During British rule in India, Arunachal Pradesh was called the “North-East Frontier Agency” (NEFA).
- After India became independent in 1947, NEFA continued to be administered by the central government.
- In 1972, NEFA was renamed Arunachal Pradesh.
- Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state on February 20, 1987.
- The capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar.
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Arunachal Pradesh District Headquarter & Year Created
Here is the complete list of all districts and their creation dates in the table provided below:
| District | Headquarters | Year Created |
|---|---|---|
| Tawang | Tawang Town | 1984 |
| West Kameng | Bomdila | 1980 |
| Bichom | Napangphung | 2024 |
| East Kameng | Seppa | 1980 |
| Pakke-Kessang | Lemmi | 2018 |
| Kurung Kumey | Koloriang | 2001 |
| Papum Pare | Yupia | 1992 |
| Itanagar | Itanagar | 2004 |
| Kra Daadi | Jamin | 2015 |
| Lower Subansiri | Ziro | 1980 |
| Kamle | Raga | 2017 |
| Keyi Panyor | Yachuli | 2024 |
| Upper Subansiri | Daporijo | 1980 |
| Shi-Yomi | Tato | 2018 |
| West Siang | Aalo | 1980 |
| Siang | Boleng | 2015 |
| Lower Siang | Likabali | 2017 |
| Lepa-Rada | Basar | 2018 |
| Upper Siang | Yingkiong | 1994 |
| East Siang | Pasighat | 1980 |
| Dibang Valley | Anini | 2001 |
| Lower Dibang Valley | Roing | 2001 |
| Lohit | Tezu | 1980 |
| Anjaw | Hawaii | 2004 |
| Namsai | Namsai | 2014 |
| Changlang | Changlang | 1987 |
| Tirap | Khonsa | 1965 |
| Longding | Longding | 2012 |
| Official website to check all districts list: https://arunachalpradesh.gov.in/district.html |
