Bichom district

Bichom district
District of Arunachal Pradesh
Country India
StateArunachal Pradesh
Established7 February 2023
Area
 • Total2,897 km2 (1,119 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total9,710
 • Density3.4/km2 (8.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAR

Bichom district is one of the 27 districts of Arunachal Pradesh state in northeastern India. Napangphung is its headquarters.[1]

History

In November 2023, the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced creation of Bichom district.[2] And in February 2024, the cabinet approved the bill for district creation. It was formed by carving out 27 villages from West Kameng district and 28 villages from East Kameng district.[3] In March 7, 2024, the district was officially inaugurated by the Chief Minister Pema Khandu.[4] The district was formed following the demand for its creation by the Aka tribe and Miji tribe.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Arunachal Assembly passes bill for two new districts". India Today NE (in Hindi). 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  2. ^ "Arunachal: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and CM Pema Khandu announce Bichom district, unleash wave of development in Seppa". India Today NE. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  3. ^ "Arunachal assembly passes bill to create two new districts". The Week. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  4. ^ "Arunachal CM Pema Khandu inaugurates new Bichom district". India Today NE (in Hindi). 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  5. ^ "The Politics Behind Reviving the Demand for a Mon Autonomous Council in Arunachal". The Wire. Retrieved 2024-02-25.

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