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'''Naharlagun''' is a town situated in the foothills of [[Himalayas]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It falls and is administered as a part of [[Itanagar|Itanagar Capital Complex.]]
'''Naharlagun''' is a town situated in the foothills of the [[Himalayas]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It falls in and is administered as a part of [[Itanagar|Itanagar Capital Complex.]]


==Geography==
==Geography==
It is at an altitude of 155 metres from sea level. Surrounded by mountains, Naharlagun is a city which sees annual long monsoon rains. The weather is sub-tropical, with hot and humid summer and temperate winter.
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It is at an altitude of {{convert|155|m}} above sea level.{{cn|date=October 2022}} Surrounded by mountains, Naharlagun is a city which sees annual long monsoon rains. The weather is sub-tropical, with hot and humid summer and temperate winter.


==Demographics==
==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=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Naharlagun had a population of 36,158. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Naharlagun has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 62%. In Naharlagun, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{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=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Naharlagun had a population of 36,158. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Naharlagun has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 62%. In Naharlagun, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
===Religion===
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|title=Religion in Naharlagun<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
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{{bar percent|[[Christianity]]|DodgerBlue|32.28}}
{{bar percent|[[Donyi Polo]]|teal|16.23}}
{{bar percent|[[Islam]]|#009000|4.80}}
{{bar percent|[[Buddhism]]|#FFFF00|1.75}}
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<small>Others include [[Sikhism]], [[Jainism]] & Not stated</small>
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According to the 2011 census, 43.14% of the population is [[Hindu]], 32.28%&nbsp;[[Christians|Christian]], 16.23%&nbsp; [[Donyi Polo]], 4.80%&nbsp;[[Muslim]] and 1.75%&nbsp;[[Buddhist]]
===Languages===
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages spoken in Itanagar (2011)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180724113957/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1200.XLSX 2011 Census]</ref>
|label1 = [[Nishi language|Nishi]]
|value1 = 34.33
|color1 = yellow
|label2 = [[Bengali language|Bangla]]
|value2 = 15.67
|color2 = red
|label3 = [[Adi language|Adi]]
|value3 = 12.03
|color3 = orange
|label4 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|value4 = 9.18
|color4 = green
|label5 = [[Apatani language|Apatani]]
|value5 = 7.20
|color5 = pink
|label6 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]]
|value6 = 6.22
|color6 = gold
|label7 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]]
|value7 = 3.76
|color7 = teal
|label8 = [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]
|value8 = 3.41
|color8 = silver
|label9 = Others
|value9 = 8.20
|color9 = blue
}}
According to 2011 census, Nishi was the most spoken language in Naharlagun with 12,414 speakers followed by Bengali at 5,667, Adi at 4,351, Hindi at 3,319, Assamese at 2,250, Apatani at 2,639, Nepali at 1,358 and Bhojpuri at 1,236.


==Transport==
==Transport==
[[Naharlagun railway station]] is the first major rail head in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The premier train [[Arunachal AC Superfast Express]] links Naharlagun with Anand Vihar Terminal at Delhi. It has also a helicopter service of [[Pawan Hans]] to [[Dibrugarh Airport]] and [[Guwahati Airport]]. It is connected by road to the rest of country via Guwahati which is 380 Kilometers away.
[[Naharlagun railway station]] is the first major rail head in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The premier train [[Arunachal AC Superfast Express]] links Naharlagun with Anand Vihar Terminal at Delhi. It has also a helicopter service of [[Pawan Hans]] to [[Dibrugarh Airport]] and [[Guwahati Airport]]. It is connected by road to the rest of country via Guwahati which is {{convert|380|km}} away.
[[File:Sacred Heart Church, Naharlagun, Aurnachal, India.jpg|center|frameless|1000px|alt=Sacred Heart Church, Naharlagun|Sacred Heart Church, Naharlagun ]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Papum Pare district]]
{{Arunachal Pradesh}}
[[Category:Cities and towns in Papum Pare district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Papum Pare district]]

Latest revision as of 20:47, 7 March 2026

Naharlagun
Town
Naharlagun is located in Arunachal Pradesh
Naharlagun
Naharlagun
Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Naharlagun is located in India
Naharlagun
Naharlagun
Naharlagun (India)
Coordinates: 27°06′11″N 93°42′03″E / 27.103029°N 93.700848°E / 27.103029; 93.700848
Country India
StateArunachal Pradesh
DistrictItanagar capital complex
Elevation
155 m (509 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total36,158
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
791110
Telephone code0360
ISO 3166 codeIN-AR
Vehicle registrationAR
ClimateCwa

Naharlagun is a town situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It falls in and is administered as a part of Itanagar Capital Complex.

Geography[edit | edit source]

It is at an altitude of 155 metres (509 ft) above sea level.[citation needed] Surrounded by mountains, Naharlagun is a city which sees annual long monsoon rains. The weather is sub-tropical, with hot and humid summer and temperate winter.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census,[2] Naharlagun had a population of 36,158. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Naharlagun has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 62%. In Naharlagun, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religion[edit | edit source]

Others include Sikhism, Jainism & Not stated
Religion in Naharlagun[3]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 43.14%
Christianity
 
 32.28%
Donyi Polo
 
 16.23%
Islam
 
 4.80%
Buddhism
 
 1.75%
Others
 
 0.80%

According to the 2011 census, 43.14% of the population is Hindu, 32.28% Christian, 16.23%  Donyi Polo, 4.80% Muslim and 1.75% Buddhist

Languages[edit | edit source]

Languages spoken in Itanagar (2011)[4]

  Nishi (34.33%)
  Bangla (15.67%)
  Adi (12.03%)
  Hindi (9.18%)
  Apatani (7.20%)
  Assamese (6.22%)
  Nepali (3.76%)
  Bhojpuri (3.41%)
  Others (8.20%)

According to 2011 census, Nishi was the most spoken language in Naharlagun with 12,414 speakers followed by Bengali at 5,667, Adi at 4,351, Hindi at 3,319, Assamese at 2,250, Apatani at 2,639, Nepali at 1,358 and Bhojpuri at 1,236.

Transport[edit | edit source]

Naharlagun railway station is the first major rail head in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The premier train Arunachal AC Superfast Express links Naharlagun with Anand Vihar Terminal at Delhi. It has also a helicopter service of Pawan Hans to Dibrugarh Airport and Guwahati Airport. It is connected by road to the rest of country via Guwahati which is 380 kilometres (240 mi) away.

Sacred Heart Church, Naharlagun
Sacred Heart Church, Naharlagun

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  3. ↑ "Population by Religious Community". Census of India. Archived from the original on 13 September 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  4. ↑ 2011 Census
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