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Sunpura

Coordinates: 27°51′01″N 95°54′28″E / 27.8502°N 95.9079°E / 27.8502; 95.9079
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Sunpura
Lohit district
Lohit district
Sunpura
Map of Arunachal Pradesh
Lohit district
Lohit district
Sunpura
Sunpura (India)
Coordinates: 27°51′01″N 95°54′28″E / 27.8502°N 95.9079°E / 27.8502; 95.9079
Country India
StateArunachal Pradesh
DistrictLohit
SubdivisionSunpura
Area
 • Total585.37 km2 (226.01 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total5,529
 • Density9.4/km2 (24/sq mi)
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal code
792111
STD Code03804
Census code266377

Sunpura is a census Town and Sub-division in Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.[1] Sunpura is bordering with the state Assam.[2] Sunpura sub-division has a total of 17 villages. As per the 2011 Census of India, it has a total population of 5,529 people including 2,847 males and 2,682 females.[3][4]

The Government of India listed Sunpura as "disturbed areas" with the imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Singh, G. P. (2009). Historical Researches Into Some Aspects of the Culture and Civilization of North-East India. New Delhi: Gyan Pub. House. p. 75. ISBN 9788121210126.
  2. ^ Gupta, Krishna Murti, ed. (1990). Himalaya, Man, and Nature (1st ed.). New Delhi, India: Lancers Books. p. 207. ISBN 978-8170950196.
  3. ^ "Sunpura Population, Lohit, Arunachal Pradesh". indiagrowing.com. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  4. ^ "District/Circle-Wise Population of Arunachal Pradesh As Per 2011 Census" (PDF). Development Commissioner | Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. Archived from the original on 17 July 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  5. ^ "AFSPA extended for 6 months in 3 districts, 4 police stations in Arunachal Pradesh". ThePrint. ThePrint. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Govt extends AFSPA in 3 districts of Arunachal Pradesh". The Hindu. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2022.