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	'''Pakke-Kessang''' is a [[Districts of Arunachal Pradesh\|district]] located in the state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] in the Northeast of [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/for-creation-of-3-new-districts-pakke-kesang-lepa-rada-shi-yomi-arunachal-pradesh-assembly-passes-bi-1908352\|title=Arunachal Assembly Passes Bill For Creation Of 3 New Districts\|work=NDTV.com\|access-date=2018-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/arunachal-pradesh-gets-25th-district-shi-yomi/cid/1678222\|title=Arunachal Pradesh gets 25th district called Shi Yomi\|website=www.telegraphindia.com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref> The district used to be a part of the neighboring district, [[East Kameng district\|East Kameng]], and was created out of its five southernmost administrative units: [[Piziriang\|Pijerang]], [[Passa Valley]], Pakke-Kessang, [[Dissing Passo]] and [[Seijosa]]. The district headquarters of Pakke-Kessang is located at [[Lemmi]] (near [[Seppa]]).<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/arunachal-pradesh-bill-new-districts-new-states-post-independence-india-1327780-2018-08-30 Arunachal Assembly passes bill for creation of 3 new districts: List of Indian states that took birth post-independence], [[India Today]], 30 Aug 2018.</ref>		'''Pakke-Kessang''' is a [[Districts of Arunachal Pradesh\|district]] located in the state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] in the Northeast of [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/for-creation-of-3-new-districts-pakke-kesang-lepa-rada-shi-yomi-arunachal-pradesh-assembly-passes-bi-1908352\|title=Arunachal Assembly Passes Bill For Creation Of 3 New Districts\|work=NDTV.com\|access-date=2018-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/arunachal-pradesh-gets-25th-district-shi-yomi/cid/1678222\|title=Arunachal Pradesh gets 25th district called Shi Yomi\|website=www.telegraphindia.com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref> The district used to be a part of the neighboring district, [[East Kameng district\|East Kameng]], and was created out of its five southernmost administrative units: [[Piziriang\|Pijerang]], [[Passa Valley]], Pakke-Kessang, [[Dissing Passo]] and [[Seijosa]]. The district headquarters of Pakke-Kessang is located at [[Lemmi]] (near [[Seppa]]).<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/arunachal-pradesh-bill-new-districts-new-states-post-independence-india-1327780-2018-08-30 Arunachal Assembly passes bill for creation of 3 new districts: List of Indian states that took birth post-independence], [[India Today]], 30 Aug 2018.</ref>

	Pakke-Kessang lies to the south of [[National Highway 13 (India)\|National Highway 13]] (part of the [[Trans-Arunachal Highway]]), along the borders of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and [[Assam]]. It borders [[West Kameng district\|West Kameng]] to the west, [[East Kameng district\|East Kameng]] to the northwest, [[Sonitpur district\|Sonitpur]] and [[Biswanath district\|Biswanath]] to the south, [[Papum Pare district\|Papum Pare]] to the southeast and [[Kra Daadi district\|Kra Daadi]] to the east. Most of the district is part of [[Nameri National Park]] {{Citation needed\|date=April 2021}}.		Pakke-Kessang lies to the south of [[National Highway 13 (India)\|National Highway 13]] (part of the [[Trans-Arunachal Highway]]), along the borders of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and [[Assam]]. It borders [[West Kameng district\|West Kameng]] to the west, [[East Kameng district\|East Kameng]] to the northwest, [[Sonitpur district\|Sonitpur]] and [[Biswanath district\|Biswanath]] to the south, [[Papum Pare district\|Papum Pare]] to the southeast and [[Kra Daadi district\|Kra Daadi]] to the east. Most of the district is part of [[Nameri National Park]] {{Citation needed\|date=April 2021}}.

	==Administrative and political divisions==		==Administrative and political divisions==
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	===Population===		===Population===
	~~{{Unreferenced-section\|date=May 2021}}~~
	[[File:Nyokum festival Nyishi.JPG\|thumb\|Nyishi People]]		[[File:Nyokum festival Nyishi.JPG\|thumb\|Nyishi People]]

	The district is inhabited by various tribes of similar origin but with distinct cultures and beliefs, practicing the [[Donyi-Polo]] religion. The most populous of these, the [[Nishi (tribe)\|Nyishi]], are scattered throughout the entire district. Other tribes, especially the Gallo, [[Puroik people\|Puroik]] are found in regions near the Pakke, Passa, Papu, Dissing and Passo [[Kameng river\|river]].		Based on 2011 census data, the population at that time was 15,358. Scheduled Tribes are 13,646 which is 88.85% of the population.<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/1203_PART_B_DCHB_EAST%20KAMENG.pdf District census 2011 - East Kameng]</ref> The district is inhabited by various tribes of similar origin but with distinct cultures and beliefs, practicing the [[Donyi-Polo]] religion. The most populous of these, the [[Nishi (tribe)\|Nyishi]], are scattered throughout the entire district. Other tribes, especially the Gallo, [[Puroik people\|Puroik]] are found in regions near the Pakke, Passa, Papu, Dissing and Passo [[Kameng river\|river]].

	Since independence, much of the population has relocated to the district capital, Seppa. Festivals such as the Nyokum of the [[Nishi (Tribe)\|Nyishi]], Gumkum-Gumpa of Puroik and Mopin of the Gallo are celebrated in full flair in Pakke Kessang Distt.{{Citation needed\|date=April 2021}}		Since independence, much of the population has relocated to the district capital, Seppa. Festivals such as the Nyokum of the [[Nishi (Tribe)\|Nyishi]], Gumkum-Gumpa of Puroik and Mopin of the Gallo are celebrated in full flair in Pakke Kessang Distt.{{Citation needed\|date=April 2021}}

			Christians were 9,158 which is 59.63% of the population. Other religions (mainly Donyi-Polo) were 3,358 which is 21.86% of the population. Hindus were 2,606 which is 16.97% of the population. Buddhists were 115 which is 0.74% of the population and Muslims are 96 which is 0.63% of the population.<ref name="Religion">{{cite web\|title=C-16 Population By Religion - Arunachal Pradesh\|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW00C-01%20MDDS.XLS\|website=census.gov.in\|publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref>

	===Language===		===Language===
			At the time of the 2011 census, 85.05% of the population spoke [[Nishi language\|Nyishi]], 2.94% [[Nepali language\|Nepali]], 2.53% [[Adi language\|Adi]], 1.59% [[Bengali language\|Bengali]], 1.37% [[Hindi]] and 1.28% [[Assamese language\|Assamese]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>

	==== Koro ====		==== Koro ====

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'''Pakke-Kessang''' is a [[Districts of Arunachal Pradesh|district]] located in the state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] in the Northeast of [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/for-creation-of-3-new-districts-pakke-kesang-lepa-rada-shi-yomi-arunachal-pradesh-assembly-passes-bi-1908352|title=Arunachal Assembly Passes Bill For Creation Of 3 New Districts|work=NDTV.com|access-date=2018-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/arunachal-pradesh-gets-25th-district-shi-yomi/cid/1678222|title=Arunachal Pradesh gets 25th district called Shi Yomi|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref> The district used to be a part of the neighboring district, [[East Kameng district|East Kameng]], and was created out of its five southernmost administrative units: [[Piziriang|Pijerang]], [[Passa Valley]], Pakke-Kessang, [[Dissing Passo]] and [[Seijosa]]. The district headquarters of Pakke-Kessang is located at [[Lemmi]] (near [[Seppa]]).<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/arunachal-pradesh-bill-new-districts-new-states-post-independence-india-1327780-2018-08-30 Arunachal Assembly passes bill for creation of 3 new districts: List of Indian states that took birth post-independence], [[India Today]], 30 Aug 2018.</ref>

Pakke-Kessang lies to the south of [[National Highway 13 (India)|National Highway 13]] (part of the [[Trans-Arunachal Highway]]), along the borders of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and [[Assam]]. It borders [[West Kameng district|West Kameng]] to the west, [[East Kameng district|East Kameng]] to the northwest, [[Sonitpur district|Sonitpur]] and [[Biswanath district|Biswanath]] to the south, [[Papum Pare district|Papum Pare]] to the southeast and [[Kra Daadi district|Kra Daadi]] to the east. Most of the district is part of [[Nameri National Park]] {{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}.

==Administrative and political divisions==
Pakke-Kessang is a constituency within the [[Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}}

== Tourist attractions ==
The district's numerous foothills are covered in lush greenery, with tourist attractions located in the Passa Valley and Pakke Valley areas. The Passa Valley covers the northern part of the district, from Pijerang to [[Lumdung]] and Rilloh, while the Pakke Valley covers the central and southern parts of the district.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}}

Notable attractions in the Pakke-Kessang district include:<ref name="ek1">[https://eastkameng.nic.in/gallery/tourist-places/ Tourist places].</ref>
* [[Lemmi]]: The district capital where tribal dance festivals are held
* [[Lumdung]]: Wintering grounds of certain species of [[migratory birds]]
* [[Rilloh]]: A tourist village located approximately 78km south of [[Seppa]] in [[East Kameng district]]
* [[Pakke-Kessang]] Hill Station: Located 144km southeast of Seppa and known for its views of the [[Himalayas]]
* [[Pakke Tiger Reserve]]: Located 64km north of [[Tezpur]] and 225km southwest of Seppa
* The [[Kameng River|Pakke River]]: Known for fishing, which requires permits issued by the district headquarters

===Flora and fauna===

[[File:A view of the PakkeTR AJTJ IMG7101.jpg|thumb|A view of the Pakke Tiger Reserve]]
In 1977, the Pakhui [[Wildlife Sanctuaries in India|Wildlife Sanctuary]] was founded Pakke-Kessang. It has an area of {{convert|862|km2|mi2|abbr=on|1}}.<ref name=parks>{{cite web|author=Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment |title=Protected areas: Arunachal Pradesh |url=http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/envis/envis_pa_network/index.htm |accessdate=25 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823163836/http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/envis/envis_pa_network/index.htm |archivedate=23 August 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref>

===Seijosa===
{{Unreferenced-section|date=May 2021}}
[[File:Seijosa Scenery.jpg|thumb|Seijosa Scenery]]
Seijosa is a small area within Pakke-Kessang along the Pakke river that is inhabited by the [[Nyishi people|Nyishi]], Galo and Puroik people. The Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary is located here. It is popular among tourists as a picnic location. Seijosa was heavily flooded in 2004, but has recovered since. Around the foothills of Seijosa, there are frequent sights of wild elephants, other wild animals, and varieties of birds, specially Hornbills from Pakke Tiger Reserve.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}

===Population===
{{Unreferenced-section|date=May 2021}}
[[File:Nyokum festival Nyishi.JPG|thumb|Nyishi People]]

The district is inhabited by various tribes of similar origin but with distinct cultures and beliefs, practicing the [[Donyi-Polo]] religion. The most populous of these, the [[Nishi (tribe)|Nyishi]], are scattered throughout the entire district. Other tribes, especially the Gallo, [[Puroik people|Puroik]] are found in regions near the Pakke, Passa, Papu, Dissing and Passo [[Kameng river|river]].

Since independence, much of the population has relocated to the district capital, Seppa. Festivals such as the Nyokum of the [[Nishi (Tribe)|Nyishi]], Gumkum-Gumpa of Puroik and Mopin of the Gallo are celebrated in full flair in Pakke Kessang Distt.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}

===Language===

==== Koro ====
{{main|Koro language (India)}}
The Koro is a [[Tibeto-Burman language]] spoken by approximately 800–1,200 people in the East Kameng district who live among the [[Hruso people|Aka (Hruso)]], but their language is distantly related, with distinct words for basic vocabulary.<ref name=NG>Morrison, Dan [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/10/101005-lost-language-india-science/ "'Hidden' Language Found in Remote Indian Tribe"]. ''National Geographic Daily News'', 5 October 2010. Retrieved 5 October 2010</ref><ref name=symp>Schmid, Randolph E. [http://sync.sympatico.ca/news/researchers_find_previously_undocumented_language_hidden_in_small_villages_in_india/1e86e9b5 "Researchers find previously undocumented language hidden in small villages in India"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101007145948/http://sync.sympatico.ca/news/researchers_find_previously_undocumented_language_hidden_in_small_villages_in_india/1e86e9b5 |date=7 October 2010 }}. ''Sync'' Retrieved on 5 October 2010</ref> Although it has resemblances to [[Tani languages|Tani]] further to the east, it appears to be a separate branch of Tibeto-Burman.<ref>{{cite news |title=In Search for 'Last Speakers', a Great Discovery |newspaper=[[National Public Radio]] |date=5 October 2010 |url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130242203 |accessdate=6 October 2010}}</ref> Koro is unlike any language in the various branches of the Tibeto-Burman family.<ref>{{cite news |title=Linguists uncover 'hidden' language in north India |first=Amina |last=Khan|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date= 6 October 2010|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-new-language-20101006,0,2511091.story |accessdate=6 October 2010}}</ref> Researchers hypothesize it may have originated from a group of people enslaved and brought to the area.<ref>{{cite news |title=Linguists discover new language in India |last=Weise |first=Elizabeth |newspaper=USA Today |date=6 October 2010 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2010-10-06-language06_ST_N.htm |accessdate=6 October 2010}}</ref>

Koro was recognized as a separate language in 2010 by a linguistic team of [[K. David Harrison|David Harrison]], [[Gregory Anderson (linguist)|Gregory Anderson]], and Ganesh Murmu while documenting two [[Hruso languages]] (Aka and Miji) as part of [[National Geographic (magazine)|National Geographic]]'s "Enduring Voices" project.<ref name= NG/> It was noticed by earlier researchers.<ref>''Ethnologue'', "Hruso".[http://www.ethnologue.com/show_language.asp?code=hru] (Some sound files)</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of districts of Arunachal Pradesh]]

== References ==
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==External links==
* [http://www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in/pakke-kessang/ Official Website]

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