The eastern most state of India, Arunachal Pradesh is a land of varied topography, weather and culture. It covers an area of 83,573 sq kms. There are sixteen sub-divisions, that is, districts of the state, which are made for administrative convenience. The various Arunachal Pradesh Districts are as follows:

Lohit District: Named after The Lohit river, the district occupies an area of 11,402 sq km. Except for a bridge at Parashuram Kund, the district is highly inaccessible.

Changlang District: Located south of Lohit district, it is a house for Singpo, Tutsa and Tangsa tribes.

West Siang District: Well-known for Mechuka Gompa, this Arunachal Pradesh District covers 8325 sq km.

East Siang District: It is administrative district of Arunachal Pradesh with head quarters at Pasighat.

Anjaw District: Newly created in 2004, this district has seven administrative units with the head quarters at Hawai.

Lower Dibang Valley: For administrative convenience, this district is divided into two halves, having head quarters in Roing and Anini.

Tawang District: Situated on the Indo-China border, this district is famous for breeding of sheep and yaks.

West Kameng: It covers 8.86% of the total area of the Arunachal Pradesh. The tribes inhabit here are Mompa, Aka, Dirang and Lish.

East Kameng: This district is famous for tourists spots like Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary.

Papumpare: It is an administrative district of Arunachal Pradesh with head quarters at Yupia.

Lower Subansiri: It is another administrative district with head quarters at Ziro.

Upper Siang: Covers an area of 6188 sq km, this administrative district has its head quarters at Yingkiong.

Upper Dibang Valley: Named after Dibang river, it is comprised of the Adis and the Idus tribes.

Tirap District: Situated in the south eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh, it is famous for its folk culture.

Upper Subansiri: Occupying 7032 sq km, this administrative district has its head quarter at Daporijo.

Kurung Kumey: This newly formed district has its head quarters at Laying-Yangte.

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Last Updated on 03 January 2011