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'''Bomdila''' is the headquarters of [[West Kameng]] [[district]] in the [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] in [[India]]. Bomdila is one of the 60 constituencies of the state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. |
'''Bomdila''' is the headquarters of [[West Kameng]] [[district]] in the [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] in [[India]]. Bomdila is one of the 60 constituencies of the state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. |
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Revision as of 17:15, 22 September 2018
Bomdila
बोमडिला | |
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City | |
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  Bomdila Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India  Bomdila Bomdila (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°15′N 92°24′E / 27.25°N 92.4°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District | West Kameng |
| Elevation | 2,415 m (7,923 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 6,685 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AR |
| Vehicle registration | AR |
Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Bomdila is one of the 60 constituencies of the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Geography
Bomdila is located at 27°15′N 92°24′E / 27.25°N 92.4°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 2415 metres (7923 feet).
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, Bugun (Khowa) and Aka tribes.
Features
The Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary is near Bomdila. Tourism is new to Bomdila because of lack of infrastructure of roads in Northeast India. There are hotels Much of the food here is Tibetan. The Bomdila pass offers views of Kangto and Gorichen Peaks, the highest in the state. Visit GRL Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. Visit apple orchards and orchid farms.
Media
Bomdila has an All India Radio Relay station known as Akashvani Bomdila. It broadcasts on FM frequencies.
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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
External links
Bomdila travel guide from Wikivoyage
