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'''Itanagar''' ({{IPAc-en|iː|ˈ|t|ɑː|n|ə|ɡ|ər}}{{audio|Itanagar.ogg|<small>pronunciation</small>}}) is the capital and largest | '''Itanagar''' ({{IPAc-en|iː|ˈ|t|ɑː|n|ə|ɡ|ər}}{{audio|Itanagar.ogg|<small>pronunciation</small>}}) is the capital and largest town of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. The seat of [[Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]], the seat of government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the seat of [[Gauhati High Court]] permanent bench at [[Naharlagun]] are all in Itanagar. Being the hub of all the major economic bases, Itanagar, along with the adjacent town of Naharlagun, comprise the administrative region of the Itanagar Capital Complex Region. This stretches from the Itanagar Municipal limit at Chandranagar Town extended until Nirjuli Town, and is a major junction of cultural, economic, fashion, education and recreational activities. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
Itanagar features a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]: ''Cwa''), with dry, | Itanagar features a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]: ''Cwa''), with dry, warm winters and hot, unpleasantly humid and wet summers. | ||
{{Weather box | {{Weather box|width = auto | ||
|location = Itanagar | |location = Itanagar | ||
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| Dec high C = 25.2 | | Dec high C = 25.2 | ||
| year high C = 28.8 | | year high C = 28.8 | ||
| Jan mean C = 17.1 | |||
| Feb mean C = 18.1 | |||
| Mar mean C = 21.0 | |||
| Apr mean C = 23.4 | |||
| May mean C = 25.9 | |||
| Jun mean C = 27.1 | |||
| Jul mean C = 27.6 | |||
| Aug mean C = 27.6 | |||
| Sep mean C = 27.2 | |||
| Oct mean C = 25.3 | |||
| Nov mean C = 21.0 | |||
| Dec mean C = 18.0 | |||
| year mean C = | |||
| Jan low C = 10.8 | | Jan low C = 10.8 | ||
| Feb low C = 11.2 | | Feb low C = 11.2 | ||
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'''People''' | '''People''' | ||
Itanagar is inhabited by a number of tribes viz., [[Nyishi]], [[Adi people|Adi]], [[Apatani people|Apatani]], [[Tagin people|Tagin]], [[Galo people|Galo]], Nyishis | Itanagar is inhabited by a number of tribes viz., [[Nyishi]], [[Adi people|Adi]], [[Apatani people|Apatani]], [[Tagin people|Tagin]], [[Galo people|Galo]], Nyishis, and a few others. | ||
== | ==Demographics== | ||
[[ | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns(Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Itanagar had a population of 59,490 . Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Itanagar has an average literacy rate of 66.95%, lower than the national average of 74.4%: male literacy is 73.69%, and female literacy is 59.57%. In Itanagar, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
===Religion=== | |||
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|title=Religion in Itanagar City (2011)<ref name="census2011">{{cite web | |||
|title = Population by Religious Community | |||
|publisher = Census of India | |||
|url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html | |||
|access-date = 10 May 2016 | |||
|url-status = live | |||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150913045700/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html | |||
|archive-date = 13 September 2015 | |||
|df = dmy-all | |||
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{{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|40.94}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Christianity]]|Blue|29.51}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Donyi Polo]]|crimson|21.17}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Islam]]|green|4.52}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Buddhism]]|gold|2.88}} | |||
{{bar percent|Others|Grey|0.98}} | |||
<small>Others include [[Sikhism]], [[Jainism]] & Other religions</small> | |||
}} | |||
The majority of the Tribes are worshipers of the nature with Tani Tribes being descendants of the Forefather Abotani are followers of Donyi-Polo Way-Of-Life . According to the 2011 census, 40.94% of the population is [[Hindu]], 29.51% [[Christians|Christian]], 21.17% [[Donyi Polo]], 4.52% [[Muslim]] and 2.88% [[Buddhist]]. | |||
== | ===Languages=== | ||
{{Pie chart | |||
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|caption = Languages of Itanagar (2011)<ref name="censusindia.gov.in">https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1200.XLSX {{Bare URL spreadsheet|date=August 2022}}</ref> | |||
|label1 = [[Nishi language|Nishi]] | |||
|value1 = 30.08 | |||
|color1 = yellow | |||
|label2 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] | |||
|value2 = 13.68 | |||
|color2 = orchid | |||
|label3 = [[Adi language|Adi]] | |||
|value3 = 13.61 | |||
|color3 = purple | |||
|label4 = [[Apatani language|Apatani]] | |||
|value4 = 7.15 | |||
|color4 = pink | |||
|label5 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]] | |||
|value5 = 6.26 | |||
|color5 = sienna | |||
|label6 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | |||
|value6 = 6.12 | |||
|color6 = orange | |||
|label7 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]] | |||
|value7 = 5.93 | |||
|color7 = gold | |||
|label8 = [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] | |||
|value8 = 3.34 | |||
|color8 = silver | |||
|label9 = Others | |||
|value9 = 19.95 | |||
|color9 = blue | |||
}} | |||
According to 2011 census, Nishi was the most spoken language in Itanagar with 17,896 speakers followed by Bengali at 8,125, Adi at 8,102, Apatani at 4,256, Nepali at 3,721, Hindi at 3,641, Assamese at 3,538 and Bhojpuri at 1,987. | |||
== | ==Education== | ||
[[File:Rajiv-gandhi-university.jpg|thumb|[[Rajiv Gandhi University]]]] | |||
[[File:THE FRONT VIEW OF BUNNY'S FANTASY WORLD SCHOOL AND BOYS HOSTEL, ITANAGAR.jpg|thumb|Front view of Bunny's fantatsy world school and boys hostel, Itanagar]] | |||
=== | ===Universities and colleges=== | ||
[[ | * Dera Natung Government College | ||
* [[Don Bosco College, Itanagar|Don Bosco College]] | |||
* [[Himalayan University]] | |||
[[ | * [[NERIST]] | ||
* [[National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh]] | |||
* [[Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic]] | |||
* [[Rajiv Gandhi University]] | |||
*[[Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences]] | |||
==Media and communications== | ==Media and communications== | ||
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===Radio=== | ===Radio=== | ||
Radio stations of Itanagar are - [[All India Radio]], RadioCity Itanagar - Arunachal Pradesh's first community radio and [[92.7 Big FM|Big FM 92.7]] - India's largest national radio network . | |||
===Newspapers=== | ===Newspapers=== | ||
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* Dawnlit post | * Dawnlit post | ||
== | ==Places of interest== | ||
[[ | [[File:Ita Fort 01.JPG|thumb|[[Ita Fort]]]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Hrusso (Aka) diorama.JPG|thumb|[[Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar]]]] | ||
* [[Ita Fort]], one of the most important historical sites in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The name literally means "Fort of bricks"( brick being called "Ita" in the [[Assamese language]]). The Ita Fort 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 meter lengths which have been identified by some scholars with the [[Chutia Kingdom|Chutiya kingdom]]. The fort has three different entrances at three different sides, which are western, eastern, and southern sides. | |||
* [[Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar]] is also known for showcasing the rich tribal culture of the state. | |||
* Gekar sinyi (Ganga Lake) is a beautiful natural lake which literally means ''confined lake'' in the [[Nishi people|Nyishi]] dialect. It is surrounded by a landmass of hard rock. Primeval vegetation, orchids masses on tall trees and tree ferns contribute to its popularity as a hot picnic spot and recreation hub. Boating facilities and a swimming pool are available at the site. | |||
* Buddhist monastery [Gompa mandir] | |||
==Transport == | |||
=== Road === | |||
[[National Highway 415 (India)|National Highway 415]] connects Itanagar to Arunachal Pradesh and the rest of the country. Regular bus and taxi services are available from [[Guwahati]] and [[Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport|its airport]]. | |||
=== Railway === | |||
[[Naharlagun railway station]] is the nearest railway station, which is nearly 15 km away from the city. Taxi and bus services are easily available from the railway station to Itanagar. [[Naharlagun–Guwahati Donyi Polo Express|Donyi Polo Express]] can be availed which runs on all days of a week from [[Guwahati]] and [[Naharlagun–Guwahati Shatabdi Express|Shatabdi Express]] is available thrice a week from [[Guwahati]]. The [[Arunachal AC Superfast Express]] runs between Naharlagun and [[Anand Vihar Terminal]] twice a week, which is the only direct train that connects Arunachal Pradesh with the [[New Delhi|national capital]]. | |||
=== Air === | |||
Regular [[helicopter]] service is available from [[Guwahati]] to [[Naharlagun]]. [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] laid the [[Cornerstone|foundation stone]] for [[Itanagar Airport]] at Hollongi on 9 February 2019. It has been named as ''Donyi Polo Airport'', and was inaugurated on 19 November 2022, with flight services operated by [[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]], [[IndiGo]] and [[FlyBig]] airlines.<ref>{{cite news|title=PM Modi inaugurates first greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-first-greenfield-airport-in-arunachal-pradesh/article66156395.ece/amp/|work=The Hindu|date=19 November 2022|access-date=19 November 2022|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Arunachal gets 1st greenfield airport. Here's why it is significant: Top 5|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/arunachal-gets-1st-greenfield-airport-here-s-why-it-is-significant-top-5-101668833827165-amp.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=19 November 2022|access-date=19 November 2022|language=en}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Arunachal Pradesh]] | |||
* [[Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] | |||
* [[Tourism in North East India]] | * [[Tourism in North East India]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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{{Geographic location | {{Geographic location | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Papum Pare district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Papum Pare district]] | ||
[[Category:Indian capital cities]]<!--present day capital of Arunachal Pradesh state--> | [[Category:Indian capital cities]]<!--present day capital of Arunachal Pradesh state--> | ||
[[Category:Hill stations in Arunachal Pradesh]] | [[Category:Hill stations in Arunachal Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Tourism in Northeast India]] | [[Category:Tourism in Northeast India]] | ||
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From top, left to right: Donyi Polo Airport, Ganga/Gyakar Sinyi lake, Lake at Itanagar, Ita Fort southern gate, Shatabdi Express from Itanagar to Guwahati, Arunachal A/C Superfast, Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic, Bunny's fantasy world | |
| Nickname: Capital of Arunachal | |
Location of Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh   Itanagar Itanagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°06′00″N 93°37′12″E / 27.10000°N 93.62000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District | Itanagar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Itanagar Municipal Council |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 59,490 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AR-01, AR-02, ARX |
| Climate | Humid subtropical climate |
Itanagar (/iːˈtɑːnəɡər/
pronunciation (help·info)) is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The seat of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the seat of government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the seat of Gauhati High Court permanent bench at Naharlagun are all in Itanagar. Being the hub of all the major economic bases, Itanagar, along with the adjacent town of Naharlagun, comprise the administrative region of the Itanagar Capital Complex Region. This stretches from the Itanagar Municipal limit at Chandranagar Town extended until Nirjuli Town, and is a major junction of cultural, economic, fashion, education and recreational activities.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Itanagar is located at 27°06′N 93°37′E / 27.1°N 93.62°E. It has an average elevation of 320 metres.
Climate[edit | edit source]
Itanagar features a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa), with dry, warm winters and hot, unpleasantly humid and wet summers.
| Climate data for Itanagar | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 27.2 (81.0) |
30.0 (86.0) |
33.9 (93.0) |
33.7 (92.7) |
35.6 (96.1) |
35.8 (96.4) |
38.0 (100.4) |
36.6 (97.9) |
35.2 (95.4) |
35.6 (96.1) |
31.3 (88.3) |
28.9 (84.0) |
38.0 (100.4) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 23.4 (74.1) |
25.0 (77.0) |
27.8 (82.0) |
29.0 (84.2) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.6 (88.9) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.3 (86.5) |
28.1 (82.6) |
25.2 (77.4) |
28.8 (83.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 17.1 (62.8) |
18.1 (64.6) |
21.0 (69.8) |
23.4 (74.1) |
25.9 (78.6) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.2 (81.0) |
25.3 (77.5) |
21.0 (69.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
23.3 (73.9) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 10.8 (51.4) |
11.2 (52.2) |
14.2 (57.6) |
17.8 (64.0) |
20.8 (69.4) |
22.8 (73.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
22.9 (73.2) |
20.2 (68.4) |
13.8 (56.8) |
10.7 (51.3) |
17.7 (63.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 6.6 (43.9) |
5.2 (41.4) |
8.8 (47.8) |
13.6 (56.5) |
18.7 (65.7) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.5 (68.9) |
21.3 (70.3) |
17.4 (63.3) |
15.6 (60.1) |
9.8 (49.6) |
7.4 (45.3) |
5.2 (41.4) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 33.7 (1.33) |
67.6 (2.66) |
106.1 (4.18) |
226.8 (8.93) |
468.7 (18.45) |
633.2 (24.93) |
577.7 (22.74) |
503.0 (19.80) |
492.3 (19.38) |
241.6 (9.51) |
19.2 (0.76) |
11.3 (0.44) |
3,381.2 (133.12) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 2.5 mm) | 2.5 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 12.2 | 14.4 | 19.7 | 20.5 | 16.4 | 16.2 | 8.5 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 125.4 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 85 | 77 | 71 | 75 | 78 | 84 | 83 | 86 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 86 | 82 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[1] | |||||||||||||
Culture[edit | edit source]
People
Itanagar is inhabited by a number of tribes viz., Nyishi, Adi, Apatani, Tagin, Galo, Nyishis, and a few others.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] India census,[2] Itanagar had a population of 59,490 . Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Itanagar has an average literacy rate of 66.95%, lower than the national average of 74.4%: male literacy is 73.69%, and female literacy is 59.57%. In Itanagar, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Religion[edit | edit source]
The majority of the Tribes are worshipers of the nature with Tani Tribes being descendants of the Forefather Abotani are followers of Donyi-Polo Way-Of-Life . According to the 2011 census, 40.94% of the population is Hindu, 29.51% Christian, 21.17% Donyi Polo, 4.52% Muslim and 2.88% Buddhist.
Languages[edit | edit source]
According to 2011 census, Nishi was the most spoken language in Itanagar with 17,896 speakers followed by Bengali at 8,125, Adi at 8,102, Apatani at 4,256, Nepali at 3,721, Hindi at 3,641, Assamese at 3,538 and Bhojpuri at 1,987.
Education[edit | edit source]
Universities and colleges[edit | edit source]
- Dera Natung Government College
- Don Bosco College
- Himalayan University
- NERIST
- National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh
- Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic
- Rajiv Gandhi University
- Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences
Media and communications[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
DD Arunprabha is the state-owned television broadcaster of Arunachal Pradesh.[5]
Radio[edit | edit source]
Radio stations of Itanagar are - All India Radio, RadioCity Itanagar - Arunachal Pradesh's first community radio and Big FM 92.7 - India's largest national radio network .
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
- The Arunachal Times
- Echo of Arunachal
- Dawnlit post
Places of interest[edit | edit source]
- Ita Fort, one of the most important historical sites in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The name literally means "Fort of bricks"( brick being called "Ita" in the Assamese language). The Ita Fort 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 meter lengths which have been identified by some scholars with the Chutiya kingdom. The fort has three different entrances at three different sides, which are western, eastern, and southern sides.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar is also known for showcasing the rich tribal culture of the state.
- Gekar sinyi (Ganga Lake) is a beautiful natural lake which literally means confined lake in the Nyishi dialect. It is surrounded by a landmass of hard rock. Primeval vegetation, orchids masses on tall trees and tree ferns contribute to its popularity as a hot picnic spot and recreation hub. Boating facilities and a swimming pool are available at the site.
- Buddhist monastery [Gompa mandir]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Road[edit | edit source]
National Highway 415 connects Itanagar to Arunachal Pradesh and the rest of the country. Regular bus and taxi services are available from Guwahati and its airport.
Railway[edit | edit source]
Naharlagun railway station is the nearest railway station, which is nearly 15 km away from the city. Taxi and bus services are easily available from the railway station to Itanagar. Donyi Polo Express can be availed which runs on all days of a week from Guwahati and Shatabdi Express is available thrice a week from Guwahati. The Arunachal AC Superfast Express runs between Naharlagun and Anand Vihar Terminal twice a week, which is the only direct train that connects Arunachal Pradesh with the national capital.
Air[edit | edit source]
Regular helicopter service is available from Guwahati to Naharlagun. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Itanagar Airport at Hollongi on 9 February 2019. It has been named as Donyi Polo Airport, and was inaugurated on 19 November 2022, with flight services operated by Alliance Air, IndiGo and FlyBig airlines.[6][7]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Climate of North Eastern States" (PDF). Climatological Summaries of States Series - No. 19. India Meteorological Department. December 2013. pp. 270–274. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns(Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "Population by Religious Community". Census of India. Archived from the original on 13 September 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
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