Uppersubansiri

Arunachal Pradesh, one of the seven states forming northeastern India, is divided into five river valleys namely, the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Siang, the Lohit and the Tirap. The nomenclature of Subansiri District can be traced to the Subansiri River which is a tributary of the Bramhaputra River and very famous for its gold dust. Subansiri Area was created in 1946 from the erstwhile Lakhimpur District of Assam, with Ziro being its headquarters. It was successively renamed Subansiri Frontier Division from which Subansiri District came into being on 13th March 1980. However, it was bifurcated into Upper and Lower Subansiri District, with Subansiri District being placed under the latter. However in 1992, Lower Subansiri District was further bifurcated to give birth to Papum Pare District.

With Lower Subansiri District forming the southern border, the topography of Upper Subansiri District comprises of hilly tracts. Lofty snow-capped mountains adorn this high altitude, the highest mountain peak being the Highest Peak Tapak Siri which is 5,375 meters above sea level. The Subansiri River Flows through the district. Covering an area of 7032 sq. km, Upper Subansiri area is marked by low temperatures throughout the year and accompanied by long, cold winters. It is famed for its lush flora and rich variety of rare wild species.

Upper Subansiri is the administrative district of Arunachal Pradesh under the jurisdiction of the Deputy Commissioner. The Additional Deputy Commissioner, , Extra Assistant Commissioner , Superintendent of Police and various Circle Officers assist the Deputy Commissioner to perform administrative duties. The headquarters of Upper Subansiri District, Daporijio is only 423 kms away from the capital city of Itanagar. The district is well connected with an airport at Daporijo and the nearest railway stations being located at Silapathar (Assam) and North Lakhimpur (Assam).

Mainly tribes who are cooperative, hospitable and live harmoniously amongst each other dominate the populace. Members of the Tagin, Hill Miri, Nga and Adi are found in this district.

The economy is primarily agrarian being the sole means of subsistence of a large proportion of the populace. Upper Subansiri comprises of the thermic pre-humid agro- climatic zones in the mid-hills and valleys and the alpine region at higher altitude. Besides agriculture, the locals also take up horticulture and animal husbandry.

Upper Subansiri is stunning in its pristine beauty. Offering an array of beautiful viewpoints the major tourist attractions are the Tapak Siri peak and the Menga Mandir. There is no dearth of accommodation for the visitors. Some of the eminent hotels and rest houses include the Circuit house at Daporijo, Hotel Santosh, and Hotel Kanchanjangha.

Upper Subansiri District offers extensive education facilities. Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Kuporji, Upper Subansiri is a premiere academic institution in the district. Several prominent NGOs also provide quality education in the district.

The quaint town of Upper Subansiri is a suitable getaway for all sightseers urging to explore the unexplored.

 Arunachal_pradesh_Districts

 Changlang         Dibangvalley            East-kameng

 East-siang             Lohit                  Lowersubansiri

Tawang              Tirap                    Uppersubansiri

West-kameng         West-siang