Date of formation: In 1999, the West Siang District was bifurcated as Upper Siang District and East Siang District.
Area: 3,603 square kilometers
Density of population: 27 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 73.54 % - Male: 78.94 %, Female: 67.94 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:962
Boundaries of East Siang District
North: Upper Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh
South: Dhemaji District, Assam
East: Dibang Valley District
West: West Siang District
East Siang District Average Rainfall: 4168.2 mm
East Siang District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 16.87 deg C
East Siang District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 0.5 deg C
EAST SIANG DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Siang River
Sub Divisions: Boleng, Ruksin, Nari, Mebo
Circles: Sille Oyan, Bilat, Koyu, Rebo-Perging, Riga, New Seren
Assembly Constituencies: Pangin, Nari-Koyu, Pasighat West, Pasighat East, Mebo
East Siang District Nearby Attractions
1. D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Kekar Monying
3. Pangin
4. Yambung
5. Boleng
6. Ranaghat at Pasighat
7. Rottung
8. Ayeng Village
East Siang District Facts: There is no cinema theatre in this district.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, millet, pulses, potato, vegetables, oil seeds
Major Horticulture Products: Orange, Banana, Lemon, Litchi, Large Cardamom
Major Industries: Handloom, weaving, handicrafts, animal husbandry, fishery
Flora: Hollock, Khokhon, Simul, Amari, Jutuli, Bar Pat, Teak, Eucalyptus
Festivals: Solung, Mopin, Etor, Aran, Ali-aye ligang
People: Tribal people namely Adi, Pasi, Padam, Minyong, Galo, Mishimi, Mising
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
