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INDIAN STATE : ARUNACHAL PRADESH
General Information
Arunachal Pradesh is situated in the north-eastern
part of India It has an international border with Bhutan
to the west, China to the north and northeast and Myanmar
to the east. It became an independent state in 1987.
Arunachal is the largest state area-wise in the northeast
region.
Fact File
| Geographical Area |
0.84(Lakh Sq Km) |
| Capital |
Itanagar |
| Population (2001 Census) In
lakhs |
10.98 Lakhs |
| Percentage of State Population
to All India Population |
0.11 |
| Gross state domestic product
at current prices (2004-2005) |
255637(Rs. Lakhs)* |
| Gross state domestic product
at constant prices (1993-1994) for 2004-2005 |
134692 (Rs. Lakhs)* |
| Net state domestic product at
current prices for 2004-2005 |
US$ 552.3 million |
| Net state domestic product at
constant prices (1993-94) prices for 2004-2005 |
US$ 257.2298 million |
| Per capita income at current
prices (2004-2005) |
US$ 427.072 |
| Contribution of Primary Sector |
29.79 % |
| Contribution of Secondary Sector |
27.72 % |
| Contribution of Tertiary Sector |
42.49 % |
Literacy rate
Male
Female
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54.34
68.83
43.53 |
Source: CSO
Advantage Arunachal Pradesh
- Nature's paradise with a phenomenal biodiversity
of flora and fauna in terms of diverse forests and
wildlife.
- Market potential for the cultivation of orchids
and a variety of medicinal plants.
- Huge scope for development of traditional arts and
crafts
- Excellent opportunities in the tourism sector
Economic Infrastructure
Power
Installed capacity
During the year 2005-06, the installed capacity of
the state stood at 60.36 MW. A detailed statement depicting
the power scenario in the state is given below:
| Installed capacity (MW) |
2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
| Thermal |
15.88 |
15.88 |
15.88 |
| Hydro |
29.55 |
29.55 |
18.50 |
| Gas |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| Others |
0.00 |
0.18 |
25.98 |
| Total |
45.43 |
45.81 |
60.36 |
Source: Powermin.nic.in
Installed capacity by ownership
| Installed capacity
by ownership(MW) |
2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
| State sector |
45.43 |
45.43 |
60.18 |
| Private/Licensee |
0.00 |
0.18 |
0.18 |
| Total state &
private sectors |
45.43 |
45.61 |
60.36 |
| Share in Central
Sector stations |
117.00 |
117.00 |
119.00 |
| Total |
162.43 |
162.61 |
179.36 |
Source: Powermin.nic.in
Power supply position
The overall power supply position in the state for
the year 2005-06 is given below:
| Energy (MU) |
Requirement
Availability |
208.00
206.00 |
| Peak (MW) |
Requirement
Met |
75.00
73.00 |
Source: Powermin.nic.in
Status of rural electrification
in Arunachal Pradesh
Status of rural electrification, as per CEA data, as
on March 2005 is as under:
a. Village Electrification
i) Total No. of inhabited villages: 3649
ii) No. of villages reported as electrified: 2593
iii) Percentage of villages electrified: 71%
b. Rural Households electrification (as per 2001 census)
i) Total No. of rural households: 164,501
ii) Households electrified: 73,250
iii) Percentage of electrified rural households: 44.53%
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