State / UT capital
Itanagar
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Overview
Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, in Papum Pare district in the foothills.
Arunachal Pradesh was earlier the North-East Frontier Agency; it became a union territory in 1972 and a state in 1987.
The ruins of Ita Fort, a brick fort from medieval times, give the city its name. A greenfield airport at Hollongi now serves the capital.
Geography and key facts
- Capital of Arunachal Pradesh
- State since 1987 (earlier NEFA)
- Named after Ita Fort
- Served by Donyi Polo Airport at Hollongi
Why it matters for UPSC
North-east state formation dates and capitals are frequently asked.
Note for UPSC
Capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
Useful for orientation questions and for locating other features relative to the capital.
Asked in PYQs
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Key facts
- Type
- State / UT capital
- State / UT
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 27.100°N, 93.620°E
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In the lessons
- Linguistic Reorganisation of States (map lesson)
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