With only 17 inhabitants per square kilometre, it is the least densely populated state of India. It is an ethnically diverse state, with predominantly Monpa people in the west, Tani people in the centre, Mishmi and Tai people in the east, and Naga people in the southeast of the state.

Apr 8, 2025 · In western Arunachal Pradesh the Nissi (Nishi or Dafla), Sherdukpen, Aka, Monpa, Apa Tani, and Hill Miri are among the main tribes. The Adi, who constitute the largest tribal group in the state, live in the central region.

Apr 8, 2025 · Arunachal Pradesh, meaning “Land of the Rising Sun,” long has been a recognized region of the Indian subcontinent, receiving mention in such ancient Hindu literature as the Kalika-purana and the epic poems Mahabharata and Ramayana.

The Adis are one of the most populous communities of Arunachal Pradesh who reside in the temperate and subtropical regions of the Siang, East Siang, Upper Siang, West Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, Shi Yomi and Namsai districts.

People Arunachal Pradesh is home to diverse group of indigenous people, ethnic groups and tribes speaking about 50 different languages and dialects and following different social and cultural and religious practices. The Adis, Apatanis, Nyishis, Monpas, Galos, Sherdukpens, Tagins are some of the major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.

People of Arunachal Pradesh comprise the various local tribal communities who follow their individual customs and traditions. People of Arunachal Pradesh, who are well-known for their friendly nature and their hospitality, are mostly tribes which are of a Tibeto-Burmese origin.

Jan 19, 2019 · A place brimming with tremendous anthropological richness, Arunachal Pradesh is home to several groups of indigenous people. Broadly speaking there are three cultural groups; first being Monpas and Sherdukpen of Tawang and West Kameng districts who are followers of the tradition of Mahayana Buddhism.

Mar 9, 2013 · The simple and gentle nature of the tribal people of Arunachal Pradesh attracts tourists across the globe. The people in Arunachal Pradesh has a different heritage and cultural...

Nov 9, 2023 · In the grand narrative of India’s diversity, Arunachal Pradesh shines as a beacon of multiculturalism and ethnic richness. Its people, though rooted in their ancient cultures, are forging a path that respects tradition while embracing the future.

Arunachal Pradesh is home to people belonging to several cultural groups and tribes. The state has a population of 17.12 Lakhs (as of 2020). A large number of people here follow Christianity (more than 30%) and Hinduism (also around 30%).