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Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal is that bit of paradise that remained on earth on the North Eastern tip of India bordering Myanmar on the east, Bhutan on the west and China on the north and the states of Assam and Nagaland on the south. Part of the eastern Himalayan range, it covers an area of 83,743 sq. km. Its climate varies from sub-tropical in the south to alpine in the north. Evergreen forest covers more than sixty percent of Arunachal Pradesh with its numerous turbulent streams, roaring rivers, deep gorges, lofty mountains, snow-clad shining peaks, hundreds and thousands of species of flora and fauna. Its endless variations of scenic beauty are the first to greet sunrise in the country. The state is proud of having more than five hundred rare species of orchids.

 

Once described as the "Hidden Land" it has now opened its doors to outsiders. A sentinel of the country on the north east.

 

Among various states of NER of India, the geographical area of Arunachal Pradesh is highest at 83,743 sq. km. In the economy of Arunachal Pradesh, structural transformation is a recent phenomenon. At the time of independence, this state lagged behind the other parts of the country in terms of development indices. The economy of the state was a mono-economy characterized by traditional slash-and-burn method of agriculture and few small and cottage industries. But since independence, economic development along with government sponsored urbanisation has brought about significant changes in the structure of the economy.

 

 

Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2015

Arunachal Pradesh State Report, September 2022, IBEF:

►DEMOGRAPHY:

District-wise distribution of Geographical Area, Population, Growth rate, Density, Sex ratio and Literacy rate, (2011 census):

DistrictGeographical Area (Sq. km.)PopulationGrowth Rate (%)Sex RatioLiteracy (%)Density
Papumpare346217657344.7398079.9551
Changlang466214822618.1892659.8032
Lohit521214572616.5991268.1828
West Siang83251122748.0493066.4613
Tirap236211197511.6194452.1947
East Siang36039921413.5298072.5428
Kurung Kumey604092076116.56103248.7515
West Kameng74228394712.5381967.0711
Upper Subansiri70328344850.7899863.8012
Lower Subansiri35088303049.0098474.3524
East Kameng41347869037.62102960.0219
Lower Dibang Valley3900540807.2092869.1314
Tawang21724997728.4071459.0023
Upper Siang6590353205.8788959.995
Anjaw61902116714.1983956.463
Dibang Valley9129800410.0781364.101
Arunachal Pradesh83743138372726.0393865.3817

Source: census2011.co.in

►ECONOMY:

Gross State Domestic Product:

(Rupee in Crores) (As on 01-08-2022)

YearCurrent PricesConstant (2011-12) Price
2011-20121106311063
2012-20131254711299
2013-20141458112339
2014-20151795914383
2015-20161850914240
2016-20171990214894
2017-20182247515573
2018-20192533516670
2019-20203003419145
2020-20213127318867

Source: Central Statistical Organisation

Net State Domestic Product:

(Rupee in Crores) (As on 01-08-2022)

YearCurrent PricesConstant (2011-12) Price
2011-20121022910229
2012-20131161710399
2013-20141337711226
2014-20151649513082
2015-20161698612889
2016-20171821013396
2017-20182056213923
2018-20192320314897
2019-20202753617091
2020-20212935416588

Source: Central Statistical Organisation

Per Capita Net State Domestic Product:

(Rupees) (As on 01-08-2022)

YearCurrent PricesConstant (2011-12) Price
2011-20127354073540
2012-20138262673960
2013-20149413579004
2014-201511478991034
2015-201611698588768
2016-201712412991319
2017-201813883694008
2018-201915510399580
2019-2020182240113110
2020-2021192360108706

Source: Central Statistical Organisation

►AGRICULTURE:

Agriculture in Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021*
1.Gross Cropped Area000 Hect.321.061
2.Net area sown000 Hect.234.800
3.Land under permanent cultivation000 Hect.155.505
4.Area Irrigated000 Hect.56.887
5.Area under Manure/fertilizer000 Hect.40.386
6.Area under HYV/Improved seed000 Hect.103.205
7.Area under Plant Protection000 Hect.30.531
8.Cropping intensity%136.72

*: Estimated

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

Area and Production of Agricultural Crops as on March 31, 2021:

(Area in '000 Hect., Production in '000 MT)

CropsArea (000 Hect.)*Production (000 MT)*
Food grain215.665486.206
Pulses13.36314.298
Oil seeds35.70637.497

*: Estimated

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

►HORTICULTURE:

Horticultural Area and Production of Arunachal Pradesh:

(Area in Hectare. Production in MT.)

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1.Area under HorticultureHectare48132.34
2.Production of Major Horticultural Crops
a)FruitsAppleMT6851.86
OrangeMT97788.3
PineappleMT17754.14
BananaMT15615.14
WalnutMT6938.92
KiwiMT7089.19
PearsMT416.89
GuavaMT167.45
b)SpicesLarge CardamomMT3622.53
GingerMT13383.92
TurmericMT1952.35
Black PepperMT151.49
Other SpicesMT180

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

►IRRIGATION:

Irrigation of Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1.Irrigation Potential createdHa.108757
2.No. of canals spill over schemeNo.1029
3.No. of tube wellsNo.992
4.Area irrigated more than onceHa.16374
5.Net area irrigatedHa.65494
6.Gross area irrigatedHa.81868

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

►FISHERY:

Fisheries Particulars in Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1.Area Govt. fish seed farmHect49.46
2.People fish pond/farmHect4850
3.Govt. Beels and lakesHect105
4.Private beels and lakesHect-
5.Paddy cum fish cultureHect1160
6.Area under piscicultureHect3550
7Fingerlings distribution centre (During 2020-2021)000 No.1550000
8Annual fish production (2020-2021)In MT tons5150

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

►ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY:

Infrastructure Facilities for Animal Husbandry in Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1Cattle"000"Nos330920
2Other animals"000"Nos819160
3Birds"000"Nos1289927
4Poultry/Duck FarmNos.14
5Animal FarmNos.28
6Veterinary dispensaryNos.180
7Mobil Veterinary dispensariesNos.14
8Veterinary aid centreNos.163
9Cattle Upgrading CentreNos.124
10Key Village centre/sub-centreNos.1/30
11Veterinary hospitalNos.16

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

►FOREST AND ENVIRONMENT:

Classification of Forest Area Management under Reservation, Protection etc. in Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2015
1Forest AreaSq. km51540
2Unclassified state forestSq. km30161.445
3Reserve forestSq. km9715.513
4Proposed reserve forestSq. km2682.24
5Anchal Reserve ForestSq. km368.57
6Village Reserve forestSq. km1203.365
7Protected forestSq. km8.33
8Forest Division (Territorial & functional)Sq. km41
9Forest Circle (Territorial & functional)Nos.25
10Forest RangeNos.135
11Forest BeatNos.160
12Wild life Sanctuary i/c orchid sanctuariesNos.13
13Tiger reserveNos.3
14National ParkNos.2
15Development expenditure of forestry during the year (2020-21)Rs. in lakhs44350.14
16Tiger Reserve Project (2020-2021)Rs. in lakhs1014.14
17Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat (Sanctuary)Rs. in lakhs414.14
18Forest RevenueRs. in lakhs63.43

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

►EDUCATION:

Number of Educational Institutions in Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1University Central GovernmentNos.2
2Engineering Institute (NERIST)No.1
3No. of Deemed UniversityNo.1
4Number of CollagesDegree CollagesNos.26
Professional TechnicalNos.15
PolytechnicNos.7
Govt. Law CollegeNo.1
5Higher Secondary schoolsNos.159
6Secondary schoolNos.317
7Upper Primary SchoolNos.1276
8Primary SchoolNos.1923
9Total teaching staff - School/College/UniversityNos.26057
10Total Students enrolment - School/College/University'000' Nos.327586
11Total Schedule Tribe Students'000' Nos.283975
12Sport AcademyNo.1

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

►TOURISM:

Number of Tourist visited in Arunachal Pradesh, 2004 to 2021:

YearForeign touristIndian (Domestic) tourist
2004354NA
20052923025
2006114350612
2007193931100
20083020149292
20093945195147
20103534139829
20114753237980
20125135317243
201310846125461
20146307336028
20156453352176
20166598385875
20177147443211
20187653512436
20197825555639
2020961(Jan-March-2020)40922(Jan-March-2020)
2021961 (upto March)69311 (upto March) 

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2015 and 2021

Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2020

►INDUSTRY:

Industry of Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl. No.ItemUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1Industrial EstateNos.14
2Industrial areaNos.02
3Areain Acres192.55
4ShedsNos.75

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

►POWER:

Installed Capacity and Electricity Generated in Arunachal Pradesh, 2008-09 to 2020-21:

YearInstalled Capacity (MW)Generated (MU)Imported from outside the state (MU)
TotalHydelDieselTotalHydelDiesel
2008-200968.09543.09525.00053.32349.7753.548526.608
2009-201068.72043.72025.00055.77053.3802.390NA
2010-201175.33057.63017.700628.11857.6151.568568.936
2011-201275.49059.22016.27061.04058.4602.580670.440
2012-201378.49059.22019.27051.54049.9501.590741.240
2013-201495.423.1672.243.2512.970.281108.45
2014-201581.4861.9119.5751.5449.9510.59654.216
2016-201790.1669.7120.4562.7462.170.57825.95
2017-201890.6970.2420.4560.2559.810.44863.9
2018-201996.9174.2122.762.21261.770.442878.5
2019-202096.9174.2122.767.73267.280.452886.16
2020-202174.2174.21-76.4676.46--

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2015 and 2021

►ENERGY DEVELOPMENT:

Energy Development Particulars of Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl. No.ItemUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1Bio-gas plantsNo2914
2Solar LanternNo43686
3Solar Home LightNo15339
4Improved ChullahNo28494
5Solar DryerNo161
6High altitude ChullahNo265
7Water MillNo10
8Solar Water Heating SystemNo33000
9Biomass assessment Study (Blocks)No16

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

►GEOLOGY AND MINING:

Mineral Production and Royalty deposited in Arunachal Pradesh:

(As on 31st March)

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021
A.Mineral Production1. Crude oil(i) Kharsang Oil FieldMT29771.702
(ii) Kumchai Oil FieldKL27871.15
2.Natural Gas(i) Kharsang Oil FieldSTD.Cum4949627.00
(ii) Kumchai Oil FieldSTD.Cum892201.21
3. CoalMT-
4. PetroleumKL-
B.Royalty Deposited1. Crude oil(i) Kharsang Oil FieldIn Rs.81301113.00
(ii) Kumchai Oil FieldIn Rs.92041263.00
2.Natural Gas(i) Kharsang Oil FieldIn Rs.105 of the value at well head of Natural Gas obtained.
(ii) Kumchai Oil FieldIn Rs.
3. Minor MineralsIn Rs.433113420.00

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2021

►BANKING:

No. of Commercial Bank Branches in Arunachal Pradesh, 2021:

Sl. No.ItemUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1State Bank of India (Branches)No.63
2Other Banks (Branches)No.80
a)DepositRs. In Lakhs1812940.29
b)Loan & AdvancesRs. In Lakhs624554.72
3Credit ratioIn Ratio34.45

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2021

►CO-OPERATIVE:

Selected Statistics of Co-Operative Societies in Arunachal Pradesh, 2021:

Sl. No.ItemUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1Co-operative societiesNo1163
2MembershipRs. In Lakhs52931
3Govt. Share CapitalRs. In Lakhs19884.43
4Owned FundRs. In Lakhs29518.00
5Working Capital000 Nos.38430.00
6PopulationRs. In Lakhs1382611
7Societies per thousand population-1189
8Average working capital per head of populationRs. In lakhs2779.56
9Individual Share CapitalRs. In lakhs2576.53

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2021

►PUBLIC FINANCE:

Public Finance in Arunachal Pradesh, 2021:

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1.Receipta. RevenueRs. in crore21090.87
b. Capital1490.13
2.Expenditurea. RevenueRs. in crore15344.32
b. Capital6968.68

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2021

►HEALTH:

Number of Medical (Allopathic) Institution in Arunachal Pradesh, 2021:

Sl. No.ItemUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1State HospitaNo.1
2General HospitalNo.5
3District HospitaNo.20
4Community Health CentreNo.57
5Primary Health CentreNo.148
6Sub-CenterNo.575
7Health UnitNo.4
8DispensariesNo.4
9Other Institutions (Lab/VD/STD/HD etc)No.18
10Total DoctorsNo.1552
11Nursing Staff/ANMNo.1227
12Blood BankNo.11
13No. of authorized BedNo.2108
14No. of family welfare ClinicNo.571

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2021

►TEXTILE AND HANDICRAFT:

Craft Centres/ weaving Centres and Other Activities in Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1Craft CentreNos.43
2Weaving UnitNos.44
3Annual Sale Proceed (2020-21)Rs. in lakhs9018362
4Annual production Value (2020-21)Rs. in lakhs9454879
5Handloom development centre and quality dyeing unitNos.4
6EmporiumNos.22
7Show rooms cum sale counterNos.11

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2021

►POSTAL SERVICE:

Postal Service in Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1.Head Post OfficesNos.1
2.Sub-Post OfficeNos.49
3.EDBPO (Branch Post Office)Nos.253

 

Source: Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2021

►TELECOMMUNICATION:

Telecom Service in Arunachal Pradesh:

Sl. No.ParticularsUnitAs on 31st March 2021
1.Telephone OfficesNos.17
2.Telephone ExchangeNos.68
3.P.C.O. providedNos.0
4.Telephone connectionNos.19431
5.Telephone Exchange capacity (In Nos.)Nos.66391
6.Mobile Connection (In Nos.)Nos.3000000
7.No. of Broadband connection (In Nos.)Nos.6107

 

Source: Arunachal Pradesh at a glance 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2014

Statistical Abstract of Arunachal Pradesh 2015

 

 Arunachal Pradesh State Report, September 2022, IBEF: