Bomdila

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  ?Bomdila
Arunachal Pradesh • India
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Location of Bomdila
Coordinates: 27°15′N 92°24′E / 27.25, 92.4
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 2,217 m (7,274 ft)
District(s) West Kameng
Population 6,685 (2001)

Coordinates: 27°15′N 92°24′E / 27.25, 92.4 Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Tourist attractions of Bomdila include Buddhist temples, craft centres, the district museum, a sports complex, trekking, hiking and the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary.

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[edit] Geography

Bomdila is located at 27.25° N 92.4° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 2217 metres (7273 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 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 largely inhabited by the Monpa and Sherdukpen tribes.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bomdila
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

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