1Papum Pare district is the most populous district in Arunachal Pradesh, with a population of 176,385 as of the 2011 census.
2The district is home to the Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1978, covering an area of 140 square kilometers.
3Key attractions in Papum Pare include the Dalai Lama consecrated temple and the historical Ita Fort in Itanagar.
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"Papum Pare district is the most populous district in Arunachal Pradesh, with a population of 176,385 as of the 2011 census."
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Papum Pare district 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 formed in 1999 when it was split from Lower Subansiri district.
Geography
The district headquarters are located at Yupia. Papum Pare district occupies an area of 2,875 square kilometres (1,110 sq mi). The capital of the state is Itanagar, which is also located in Papum Pare.
Subdivisions
The district is divided into three subdivisions: Itanagar capital complex, Yupia, and Sagalee. The district is further divided into 15 administrative circles, namely, Balijan, Itanagar, Naharlagun, Doimukh, Toru, Sagalee, Leporiang, Mengio, Kimin, Banderdewa, Tarasso, Kakoi, Gumto, Parang, and Sangdupota.
There are 4 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly constituencies located in this district: Itanagar, Naharlagun, Doimukh and Sagalee. All of these are part of Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency.
Itanagar capital complex is administered by its own Deputy Commissioner and contains the three circles of Itanagar, Naharlagun, and Banderdewa. In January 2013 the Arunachal Pradesh government approved in principle the creation of a "Capital district". The capital complex is currently treated as its own district by some government departments, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises for example, and the Arunachal Pradesh State portal in particular.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census Papum Pare district has a population of 176,385, roughly equal to the nation of Sao Tome and Principe. This gives it a ranking of 594th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 51 inhabitants per square kilometre (130/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 44.57%. Papumpare has a sex ratio of 950 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 82.14%.
Papum Pare is inhabited by members of the Nyishi, who are traditionally followers of Donyi-Polo. Some members of the Nyishi tribe are followers of Christianity.
Flora and fauna
In 1978 Papum Pare district became home to the Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 140 km2 (54.1 sq mi).
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1. Thupten Gatseling Monastery
The Dalai Lama himself consecrated this temple, which sits in a peaceful spot surrounded by mighty hills all around. This beautiful well maintained Buddhist temple about half km from itanagar is situated on the top of a small hill. One can have panaromic. view of entire Itanagar from here . It is the most peaceful and serene place to visit in Itanagar
1. Thupten Gatseling Monastery
Products related to: 1. Thupten Gatseling Monastery
This is located at VIP colony, a very beautiful place, well maintained although small any visitor can get a glimpse of Theravada Buddhist life at Itanagar
2. Theravada Buddhist Temple
3. Itafort
Ita Fort in Itanagar town, is one of the most important historical sites in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. The name literally means “Fort of bricks”( brick being called “Ita” in the Assamese language). The Ita Fort at Arunachal Pradesh was built as early as the 14th or the 15th century. The fort has an irregular shape, built mainly with bricks dating back to the 14th-15th Century. The total brickwork is of 16,200 cubic metre lengths which was probably built by kings of the Chutiya kingdom which ruled the region during that time. The fort has three different entrances at three different sides, which are western, the eastern and the southern sides.
3. Itafort
4. Geker Sinying
Ganga Lake or Geker Sinying is a lake in Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the most popular places in Itanagar. People from all around visit this place as a recreation spot and for the picture perfect view of this lake. Because the lake is still with no connection with moving water bodies, its color is green. Many mythological rumors about the Ganga Lake and its color are heard still.
4. Geker Sinying
5. Accommodation
Hotel Ashoka
Sector C, Papum Pare
Itangar, Arunachal Pradesh-791111
0360 221 2626/0943666028
Hotel Subansiri
Zero Point Tinali, Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh-791111
03783223640/9436696028
Hotel Moomsie
‘O’ Point Tinali, Itanagar
03602290971/08731982596/09402000021
Hotel Todo
‘B’ Sector Near Mithun Gate, Itanagar-791111
03602290347/03602291875/977467323
Hotel Benjamin
Papu Nala, Naharlagun-791110
0360-2351202/2001748/08527455762
Hotel Rajdani
‘E’ Sector Near Kali Mandir, Naharlagun-791110
0360-2350577/9774609415
Hotel Chandni
‘E’ Sector Naharlagun-791110
0360-2350776/9856270159
Hotel Riverview
NH-52A, Barapani, Naharlagun-791110
0360-2351080/2350064/09856027234
Hotel Arunachal
Super Market Naharlagun-791110
0360-2244960/0360-2245279/+919774620137
Hotel Bluepine
Ganga Market Itanagar-791111
0360-2211118/2214204/+919856045838
Hotel Alpine
Ganga Market Itanagar-791111
0360-2214298
Hotel NEFA
Ganga Market Itanagar-791111
8974975256
Hotel Pine Bridge
Ganga, Itanagar-791111
0360-2290485/2005069/08575765987
Hotel Kosing
Near Petrol Pump, C-Sector, Itanagar-791111
036-2213075
5. Accommodation
6. How to Reach
Arrival Formalities:
Apply Inner line Permit online or ILP applications are also received and issued by the following offices:
Delhi: The Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh,Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. 011-23013915/ 23013956
Kolkata: The Deputy Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, CE-109, Sector-1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. 033-23341243/ 23589865
