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