Itanagar, capital of the state of Arunachal Pradesh also as known as the 'Land of the Dawnlit Mountains', is spread well over an area of 2,500 acres. It is placed in beautiful and serene surroundings with a bracing climate making them its hallmark qualities. Itanagar today is divided into two parts, each 10km apart from each other, with the older one named Naharlagum. Itanagar is the capital of India's largest North Eastern state. Here one can find historical fort called Itafort, dating back to the 14-15 centuries, after which it is named. The capital houses the Rajbhawan , the official residence of the Governor has also many worth visiting places in and around Itanagar.
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Lake, Monuments, National Park, Fort
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Altitude |
440 m |
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Papumpare
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State |
Arunachal Pradesh
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Region |
North East
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Population as per 2001 census |
34,970 |
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HARMUTI HMY
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Nearby Airports |
North Lakhimpur Airport |
Nearby Places |
Sibsagar
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| STD Code |
0360
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Pincode |
791111
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