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- Itanagar
- CM: Pema Khandu
- BJP
- 28 districts
Latest state brief
From 15 November 2026
State Overview
Regional tensions regarding the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project continue, with protesters setting conditions for potential talks with the government. Meanwhile, seismic activity was recorded in multiple districts, and the Centre has sanctioned new infrastructure projects along the China border.
Key Issues Across Arunachal Pradesh
- Reported
Protesters in the Siang region have set conditions for talks with the state government regarding the proposed dam project.
- Reported
The Centre has sanctioned new infrastructure projects along the China border in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Reported
Minor seismic tremors were recorded in the Upper Subansiri, Lower Siang, and Kurung Kumey districts.
- Official statement
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets in a money laundering probe involving a state IAS officer.
Positive Developments
Jairampur has been recognised as Arunachal Pradesh’s first Swachh city, and new flowering plant species were discovered in the Upper Siang district.
Citizen Action
Monitor district administration websites and state disaster management portals for safety advisories regarding seismic activity and official updates on infrastructure project consultations.
Districts of Arunachal Pradesh28
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Anjaw 0.2L 59.9%- Bichom
Chang Lang 1.5L 59.9%- East Kameng 0.8L 47%
East Siang 1.0L 80%- Itanagar Capital Region 1.3L 82%
Kamle 0.3L 51%- Keyi Panyor
Kra Daadi 0.4L 40%
Kurung Kumey 0.9L 39%- Lepa Rada 0.3L 67%
Lohit 1.4L 68%- Longding 0.6L 59%
Lower Dibang Valley 2.0L 72%
Lower Siang 0.7L 67%
Lower Subansiri 0.8L 53%
Namsai 0.9L 72%
Pakke-Kessang 0.3L 65%- Papum Pare 1.7L 79%
- Shi Yomi 0.1L 45%
Siang 0.3L 64%
Tawang 0.5L 61%
Tirap 1.1L 52%
Upper Dibang Valley 0.1L 57%
Upper Siang 0.3L 60%- Upper Subansiri 0.8L 32%
West Kameng 0.8L 66%
West Siang 1.1L 73%
District data
Population
Largest first
| District | Chart | people |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Dibang Valley | 200 K | |
| Papum Pare | 167 K | |
| Chang Lang | 148 K | |
| Lohit | 145 K | |
| Itanagar Capital Region | 128 K | |
| West Siang | 112 K | |
| Tirap | 111 K | |
| East Siang | 99 K | |
| Namsai | 95 K | |
| Kurung Kumey | 89 K | |
| Lower Subansiri | 83 K | |
| Upper Subansiri | 83 K |
Literacy rate
Percentage of people who can read and write
| District | Chart | percent |
|---|---|---|
| Itanagar Capital Region | 82% | |
| East Siang | 80% | |
| Papum Pare | 79% | |
| West Siang | 73% | |
| Lower Dibang Valley | 72% | |
| Namsai | 72% | |
| Lohit | 68% | |
| Lepa Rada | 67% | |
| Lower Siang | 67% | |
| West Kameng | 66% | |
| Pakke-Kessang | 65% | |
| Siang | 64% |
Sex ratio
Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity
| District | Chart | females per 1,000 males |
|---|---|---|
| East Siang | 1005 | |
| Lepa Rada | 990 | |
| East Kameng | 989 | |
| Siang | 975 | |
| Lower Siang | 970 | |
| Pakke-Kessang | 960 | |
| West Siang | 957 | |
| Kamle | 950 | |
| Lower Subansiri | 950 | |
| Kurung Kumey | 940 | |
| Longding | 940 | |
| Namsai | 940 |