Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is a mountainous state in far northeastern India lying on the border of Tibet to the north and Myanmar (formerly Burma) to the east. It is located between 26°28' - 29°30' North latitudes and 91°20' - 97°30' East Longitude. The state shares a total of 1630 kms of international boundary with neighboring countries; 1030 kms with China, 160 kms with Bhutan and 440 kms with Myammar. The McMohan line defines the international boundary between India and China. It became a state of India in 1986. Capital of the State is Itanagar in Papum Pare district.The state is spread over an area of about 83,743 sq kms. Population of this state as per census 2011 was 1,383,727. The principal languages of this state are Monpa, Miji, Aka, Sherdukpen, Nyishi, Apatani, Tagin, Hill Miri, Adi, Digaru-Mismi, Idu-Mishmi, Khamti, Miju-Mishmi, Nocte, Tangsa and Wancho.
History and Geography
Arunachal Pradesh, the erstwhile North-East Frontier Agency shares international boundaries with Bhutan, Tibet, China and Myanmar to the west, north-east, north and east respectively, and the state boundaries with Assam and Nagaland. The terrain consists of submontane and mountainous ranges, sloping down to the plains of Assam, divided into valleys by the rivers Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Lohit and Tirap.There are practically no records relating to the history of this area, except some oral literature and a number of historical ruins found mainly in the foothills. Subsequent explorations and excavations have identified the ruins as dating approximately from the early Christian era. The historical evidence indicates that not only was the area well known, but the people living here had close relations with the rest of the country too.
Modern history of Arunachal Pradesh begins with the inception of British rule in Assam after the treaty of Yandaboo, concluded on 24 February 1826.
Before 1962, the area was popularly known as the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA), and was constitutionally a part of Assam. Because of its strategic importance, however, it was administered by the Ministry of External Affairs until 1965, and subsequently by the Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Governor of Assam. In 1972, it was constituted as a Union Territory and renamed Arunachal Pradesh. On 20 February 1987, it became the 24th state of the Indian Union.
There are two Lok Sabha and 60 Vidhan Sabha Constituencies in the state.
Districts
There are 17 district in the state. These are as follows.Anjaw District, Changlang District, Dibang Valley District, East Kameng District, East Siang District, Kurung Kumey District, Lohit District, Longding District, Lower Dibang Valley District, Lower Subansiri District, Papum Pare District, Tawang District, Tirap District, Upper Siang District, Upper Subansiri District, West Kameng District, West Siang District
Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies and their Vidhan Sabha Constituencies
1 Arunachal West Lok Sabha Constituency - 1 Lumla Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 2 Tawang Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 3 Mukto Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 4 Dirang Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 5 Kalaktang Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 6 Thrizino Buragaon Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 7 Bomdila Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 8 Bameng Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 9 Chayangtajo Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 10 Seppa East Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 11 Seppa West Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 12 Pakke Kasang Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 13 Itanagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 14 Doimukh Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 15 Sagalee Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 16 Yachuli Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 17 Ziro Hapoli Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 18 Palin Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 19 Nyapin Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 20 Tali Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 21 Koloriang Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 22 Nacho Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 23 Taliha Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 24 Daporijo Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 25 Raga Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 26 Dumporijo Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 27 Liromoba Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 28 Likabali Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 29 Basar Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 30 Along West Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 31 Along East Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 32 Rumgong Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 33 Mechuka Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST)2 Arunachal East Lok Sabha Constituency - 34 Tuting Yingkiong Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 35 Pangin Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 36 Nari Koyu Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 37 Pasighat West Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 38 Pasighat East Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 39 Mebo Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 40 Mariyang Geku Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 41 Anini Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 42 Dambuk Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 43 Roing Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 44 Tezu Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 45 Hayuliang Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 46 Chowkham Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 47 Namsai Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 48 Lekang Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 49 Bordumsa Diyum Vidhan Sabha Constituency, 50 Miao Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 51 Nampong Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 52 Changlang South Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 53 Changlang North Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 54 Namsang Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 55 Khonsa East Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 56 Khonsa West Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 57 Borduria Bogapani Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 58 Kanubari Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), 59 Longding Pumao Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST), and 60 Pongchou Wakka Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST)