Date of formation: Subansiri District was divided into Upper Subansiri District and Lower Subansiri District in 1987. In 1999, Papum Pare District was carved out of it and on 1st April 2000, Kurung Kumey district was segmented.
Area: 3,508 square kilometers
Density of population: 24 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 76.33 % - Male: 82.40 %, Female: 70.10 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:975
Boundaries of Lower Subansiri District
North: Upper Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh
South: Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
East: West Siang District and Upper Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh
West: East Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh
Lower Subansiri District Climate: December to February is cold weather season and March to May is pre-monsoon season. The monsoon season lasts from June to October and then comes the post monsoon season. The humidity is very high in summer.
Lower Subansiri District Average Rainfall: 934.88 mm
Best Time To Visit: March to November
LOWER SUBANSIRI DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Kamala River, Subansiri River, Khru, Panior, Kime, Panya, Selu, Pugo, Persen, Rein Sipu, Pange, Kile
Sub Divisions: Ziro, Raga
Blocks: Ziro-I, Ziro-II, Tamen-Raga
Circles: Ziro, Yachuli, Pistana, Raga, Kamporijo, Dollungmukh
Assembly Constituencies: Yachuli, Ziro-Hapoli
Lower Subansiri District Nearby Attractions
1. Taley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Kile Pakho
3. Midey
4. Ziro Putu
5. Dolo Mando
6. District Industries Center
7. Paapu
8. Hapoli
9. Tarin Fish Farm
10. Paddy Cum Fish Cultivation
11. Bamboo Grove
12. Dilopolyang-Manipolyang
13. Shiva Lingam at Kardo Forest
Lower Subansiri District Facts: This is a good region for trekking and hiking. The domestic tourist has to get Inner Line permit and the foreign tourists should get restricted area permit to enter the place. Ranganadi Hyder Project having capacity of 405 MW is located at Yazali.
Major Agricultural Products: Tea, potato, ginger, turmeric, chillies, sugarcane, paddy, wheat, maize, millet, pulses
Major Horticulture Products: Apple, walnut, kiwi, citrus, pineapple, banana
People: Apatani Tribe, Nishi Tribe, Hiri Miri Tribe
Festivals: Nyokum, Boori-Boot, Dree Festival
What is Lower Subansiri District Famous For: Orchards and flowers
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
