Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is the largest by area of the so-called “Seven Sisters” of northeastern India. With a predominantly agrarian economy, Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density of any Indian state. Its terrain of dense forests, mountains and unique Tibetan Buddhist culture makes it ideal for adventure and religious tourism.  The power sector plays a significant role in the state’s development with a potential of 50,000 megawatts (MW) of hydropower capacity.  The state has three international borders with the longest, an 1,080 kilometer stretch shared with China, being a source of conflict between the two countries.

State Summary

  • Size
    32,333 sq. miles
  • Population
    1.4 million
  • State GDP
    $2.09 billion (USD)
  • Legislative Assembly Seats
    60
  • Rajya Sabha Seats
    1
  • Lok Sabha Seats
    2
  • Party Affiliation
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    National People's Party (NPP)
Construction work on a 2000MW dam at The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project at North Lakhimpur. (STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images)
Chakma women work in a sunflower field in Diyun. (PARTHAJIT DATTA/AFP/Getty Images)

Left: Construction work on a 2000MW dam at The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project at North Lakhimpur. (STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images)

Construction work on a 2000MW dam at The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project at North Lakhimpur. (STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images)

Right: Chakma women work in a sunflower field in Diyun. (PARTHAJIT DATTA/AFP/Getty Images)

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