Pasighat
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| Pasighat | |
  Pasighat
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| State - District(s) |
Arunachal Pradesh - East Siang |
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| Area - Elevation |
- 153 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
21,972 - |
Pasighat is the headquarters of East Siang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Situated at 155 meters, with its scenic splendours Pasighat is Arunachal's oldest town and also the district headquarters of East Siang.
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[edit] Geography
Pasighat is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 153 metres (501 feet). The turbulent Siang River races across the district heading for the plains, where it is met by the Dihang and Lohit rivers, and then roars into Assam as the mighty Brahmaputra.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Pasighat had a population of 21,972. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Pasighat has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 56%. In Pasighat, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Pasighat is predominantly inhabited by the Minyong Adi people who are remembered for their colourful Ponung dance. Pasighat is also ideal for adventure sports activities. The Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary is 13km away and is worth visiting. The archaeological site of Malinithan (100km) is linked to the legend of Lord Krishna and his wife Rukmini. The dismembered head of Sati (Parvati) is said to have fallen at Akashiganga (100 km according to ancient Hindu myths. This is a highly sacred place for Vaishnavites.
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