Arunachal Pradesh

List of all the districts in Arunachal Pradesh as of 2023

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Arunachal Pradesh has a total of 26 districts. Shi Yomi and Lepa-Rada are the state's newest districts, both established in 2018. No other districts have been added to the state since then. Arunachal Pradesh's district is governed by an Indian Administrative Service Deputy Commissioner. We have shared the names of all existing Arunachal Pradesh districts, as well as information about the brief history of the state's districts.

History of Districts of Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is a land of history, culture, and diversity. Its districts, each with a unique story, make for an interesting chapter in the history of the state. The Upper Siang district, formed on 23 November 1994, has a rich history of tribal culture and is home to the Adi tribe. In 2001, the Kurung Kumey district was formed, and the Dibang Valley district was bifurcated into Dibang Valley and Lower Dibang Valley. These districts are known for their breathtaking landscapes and scenic beauty. On 16 February 2004, the Anjaw district was formed, and on 19 March 2012, Longding district was carved out of Tirap district. The Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh was created on 25 November 2014, and in 2015, the Siang and Kra Daadi districts were created, both known for their picturesque valleys and stunning waterfalls. In 2017, the Kamle and Lower Siang districts were established, each with its unique blend of culture and history. The most recent addition to the Arunachal Pradesh district family was on 30 August 2018, when the Shi Yomi, Lepa-Rada and Pakke-Kesang districts were formed. With each new district comes a new story, a new culture, and a new adventure waiting to be explored.

Arunachal Pradesh District List

We have provided the names of the Arunachal Pradesh districts, as well as information about their formation year, the area covered, and total population. 

#DistrictArea (km2)Population (2011)Formed In
1Anjaw6,19021,0892004
2Changlang4,662147,9511987
3Kamle20022,2562017
4Kra Daadi2,20222,2902015
5Kurung Kumey8,81889,7172001
6Lepa-Rada2018
7Lohit2,402145,5381980
8Longding1,20060,0002012
9Namsai1,58795,9502014
10Pakke-Kessang2018
11Papum Pare2,875176,3851992
12Shi-Yomi2,87513,3102018
13Siang2,91931,9202015
14Tawang2,08549,9501984
15Tirap2,362111,9751965
16Lower Dibang Valley3,90053,9862001
17Dibang Valley9,1297,9482001
18East Kameng4,13478,4131980
19West Kameng7,42287,0131980
20East Siang4,00599,0191980
21Lower Siang80,5972017
22Upper Siang6,18833,1461994
23West Siang8,325112,2721980
24Lower Subansiri3,46082,8391980
25Upper Subansiri7,03283,2051980
26Itanagar200122,9302022

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