Lower Subansiri district (Pron:/su:bənˈsɪɹi/) is one of the 25

administrative districts Administrative divisions (also administrative units, administrative regions, subnational entities, or constituent states, as well as many similar generic terms) are geographical areas into which a particular independent sovereign state is divi ...

of the state of

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in northeastern

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History

The district was formed when Subansiri district was bifurcated into Upper and Lower Subansiri districts in 1987. Lower Subansiri district has a long ancient history related with the Chutiya Kingdom. It was probably under Chutiya chieftain rule from a long time, and came under Birpal's rule in the 12th century. In 1999

Papum Pare district Papum Pare district (Pron:/ˌpæpəm ˈpæɹɪ, ˈpɑ:ɹeɪ/) is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. As of 2011, it is the most populous district of Arunachal Pradesh (out of 20). History The district was for ...

was split to form new district, and this was repeated on 1 April 2001, with the creation of

Kurung Kumey district Kurung Kumey district (Pron:/kʊˈɹʌŋ kʊˈmi/) is one of the 26 districts of the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, with its district headquarters in Koloriang. Origin of name The name of this district is derived from the Kurun ...

. In October 2017, the state government approved the creation of

Kamle district Kamle district, also Khamle, is one of the 25 administrative districts (26th including Itanagar capital complex) of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India. The district headquarters are at Raga. Kamle got its name from the river Kamle. River ...

, involving the carving out of Raga, Dolungmukh and Kumpurijio circles from Lower Subansiri district. In 2024, the

Keyi Panyor district Keyi Panyor is one of the 28 Districts of Arunachal Pradesh, districts of Arunachal Pradesh state in northeastern India. Yachuli is its headquarters. History In December 2022, the All Yachuli Student Union (AYSU) demanded creation of Keyi Panyor ...

was formed by carving out 195 villages from Lower Subansiri district.

Geography

The district headquarters are located at

Ziro Ziro is a town in and the district headquarters of the Lower Subansiri district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is included the Tentative List for UNESCO's World Heritage Site for the '' Apatani cultural landscape''. The part of t ...

. The district occupies an area of 3,460 km². It is bounded on the north by the

Upper Subansiri district Upper Subansiri (Pron:/su:bənˈsɪɹi/) is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. History The district was formed when Subansiri district was bifurcated into Upper and Lower Subansiri districts in 1980. Geograp ...

of Arunachal, on the south by

Papum Pare District Papum Pare district (Pron:/ˌpæpəm ˈpæɹɪ, ˈpɑ:ɹeɪ/) is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. As of 2011, it is the most populous district of Arunachal Pradesh (out of 20). History The district was for ...

of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, on the east by

West Siang district West Siang district (Pron:/ˈsjæŋ or ˈsɪæŋ/) is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. History In 1989, territory was given from West Siang to the East Siang district. Since 1999, this territory has been in ...

and some part of

Upper Subansiri Upper Subansiri (Pron:/su:bənˈsɪɹi/) is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. History The district was formed when Subansiri district was bifurcated into Upper and Lower Subansiri districts in 1980. Geograp ...

, and on the west by

East Kameng district East Kameng district is one of districts of Arunachal Pradesh state in northeastern, India. It shares an international border with China in the north and district borders with West Kameng district to the west, Pakke-Kessang district to the south ...

of Arunachal Pradesh.

Divisions

There are 6 administrative circles in this district, namely, Ziro (Sadar),

Yachuli Yachuli is a village in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Keyi Panyor district. Yachuli is located south of the district headquarters of Ziro. It is one of the 60 constituencies of Legislative Assembly of Arunac ...

, Pistana,

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, Kamporijo and

Dollungmukh Dollungmukh is a circle in the Lower Subansiri of Arunachal Pradesh, India India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; ...

. The district also divided into 3 blocks: Ziro-I, Ziro-II, and Tamen-Raga. There are 2

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constituencies located in this district: Yachuli and

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. Both of these are part of Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Lower Subansiri district has a

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of 83,030, roughly equal to the nation of

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. This gives it a ranking of 623rd in India (out of a total of

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). The district has a population density of . Its

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over the decade 2001–2011 was 48.65%. Lower Subansiri has a

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of 975

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for every 1000 males, and a

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of 76.33%. This district is inhabited by Nyishis and Apatanis.

Languages

Languages used in the district include Apatani, Nyishi language.

Culture

Major local festivals of the district are Nyokum, Boori-Boot Yullo, and

Dree Festival The Apatanis who inhabit a tranquil pine clad valley called Ziro at the core of Lower Subansiri District of Arunachal Pradesh, are famous for their unique practice of wet rice cultivation. They are also known for their sustainable agricultural ...

Flora and fauna

In 1995 Lower Subansiri district became home to the Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of .

Development

Gyati Takka General Hospital (GTGH) in Lower Subansiri district has become the first hospital in the state of

to receive support from CHD Group in its effort to build robust health system for the North East Region.

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control Districts of Arunachal Pradesh Minority concentrated districts in India 1987 establishments in Arunachal Pradesh