Amit Shah urges people to visit India's 'first village' Kibithoo in Arunachal Pradesh

• The Union Home Minister recently urged people to visit Kibithoo village in Arunachal Pradesh to enjoy its natural beauty and take inspiration from its history.
• He said that Kibithoo should not be termed India's last village but first village as the Sun's rays fall first in this village in the country.

Kibithoo Village

• Location: It is located in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh.
• It lies on the right bank of the Lohit River.
• Elevation: 1305 metres.
• The Meyors tribe form the bulk of its population.
• It is one of the most remote Circle Headquarters in Arunachal Pradesh and the only Circle Headquarters facing the border of India and China.
• It has also been the witness of the war between India and China in 1962.

Lohit River

• It is the farthest east tributary of Brahmaputra River.
• Origin: Tirap Phasi Ranges located in Eastern Tibet.
• It enters India via Kibithoo village lying at the border post in Arunachal Pradesh.
• The river after entering the country travels through Mishmi Hills of Anjaw and then move towards Lohit district.
• The river travels all along from Tibet to Arunachal Pradesh for about two hundred kilometres, before merging in Brahmaputra River, Assam.

Prelims Take Away

• Location Based Question
• Lohit river
• Kibithoo Village