Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh has an area of 83,743 sq km, and is the largest state in the Northeast of India that offers diverse topography opportunities for non-timber based industries such as bamboo, cane and medicinal plants.

Per capita Income of Arunachal-PradeshArunachal Pradesh

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Last updated: Jul, 2025

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Capital

Itanagar

Geographical Area (sq km)

83,743

State Language

Assamese, Bengali, Hindi and English

Literacy Rate

65.38 per cent

Key Industries:

Arts and Crafts

Weaving

Cane and bamboo

Carpet weaving

Wood carving

Ornaments

Tourism and horticulture

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