Ziro

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native_name = Ziro | type = city | latd = 28.02 | longd = 93.83
locator_position = left | state_name = Arunachal Pradesh
district = Lower Subansiri
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altitude = 1688
population_as_of = 2001
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Ziro is a census town in Lower Subansiri district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Geography

Ziro is the district headquarter of Lower Subansiri district and is one of the oldest towns in Arunachal Pradesh. It was the headquarters of the undivided Subansiri district comprising of the present districts of Upper Subsansiri, Kurung Kumey, Lower Subansiri and Papum Pare. Located at coord|27.63|N|93.83|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/30/Ziro.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ziro] ] at an elevation of 1688 metres (5538 feet) to 2438 meters (8000 feet), it is considered one of the most beautiful towns in India. Its cool weather in summer is its major attraction. It is famous for its pine clad gentle hills around it and tranquil rice field all around.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Ziro had a population of more than 50,000 [http://lowersubansiri.nic.in/html/ziro.htm] . Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Ziro has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 60%. In Ziro, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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