Bomdila
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| Bomdila | |
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| Coordinates | 27°15′N 92°24′E / 27.25°N 92.4°ECoordinates: 27°15′N 92°24′E / 27.25°N 92.4°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District(s) | West Kameng |
| Population | 6,685 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 2,217 metres (7,274 ft) |
Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India.
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[edit] Geography
Bomdila is located at 27°15′N 92°24′E / 27.25°N 92.4°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 2217 metres (7273 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Bomdila had a population of 6685. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bomdila has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% and female literacy of 63%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. It is inhabited by the Monpa, Sherdukpen, Miji and Aka tribes.
[edit] Features
The Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary is near Bomdila.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bomdila
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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