Aalo

Aalo, formerly Along, is a census town and headquarter of the West Siang district of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is located about a day's drive 220 kilometres (140 mi) from Likabali, which is at the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

For the rock album, see Aalo (album).

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District Headquarters
View of Aalo Town
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Coordinates: 28.17°N 94.77°E / 28.17; 94.77
Country	India
State	Arunachal Pradesh
District	West Siang
Government
• Type	Multi Party democracy
• Deputy Commissioner	Smt Swetika Sachan, IAS
Elevation	619 m (2,031 ft)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	20,680
• Rank	4 (in AP)
• Density	13/km^2 (30/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	791 001
Telephone code	91 3783 XXX XXXX
Vehicle registration	AR-08
Climate	Cfa (Köppen)
Precipitation	2,477 millimetres (97.5 in)
Avg. annual maximum temperature	28.1 °C (82.6 °F)
Avg. annual minimum temperature	15.3 °C (59.5 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	18.5 °C (65.3 °F)
Avg. summer temperature	24.7 °C (76.5 °F)
Website	westsiang.nic.in

Culture

Mopin is the main festival that runs from 5 April to 6 April. The Yomgo River Festival, held every year during peak tourist season, and lasting 3–4 days, is celebrated from 11 January to 15 January. This festival is celebrated with a view to promote tourism, indigenous culture, and tradition, handloom & handicrafts and showcase its rich cultural heritage.

Demographics

As of 2001,[2] Along had a population of 16,834. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Aalo has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 75% of the males and 61% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. The low sex ratio – 916 girls for every 1000 boys in 2001 – is cause for concern, even though it is not typical of the region.

In 2011, its population was 20,700.[1] The majority of Aalo's population consists of Galo people and Galo is the main languages. The major religion is Donyi-Polo, followed by Christianity and small minorities of followers of Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam.

Connectivity

Aalo has a good road network and the road which runs from north Lakhimpur to the capital city of Itanagar, connects the town of Aalo to the city. Regular bus services to Aalo run from Itanagar. Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Service (APSTS) buses are available to and from Aalo. There is a 5 hours journey by bus from Pasighat to Aalo (106 km) while from Moying (150 km) the bus will take around 6.5 hours to reach Aalo.

The nearest airport to Aalo is at North Lakhimpur, which is situated in the state of Assam. North Lakhimpur or Lilabari is connected by flight services to Guwahati and Kolkata. One can take a bus or hire a taxi from North Lakhimpur or Lilabari to Aalo.

Aalo has no railway and the nearest railway station is at Silapathar. A new line which connects Aalo to Silapathar through broad gauge railway was proposed and the survey has already been completed and forwarded to the railway board.[3]

Media

Along has an All India Radio Relay station known as Akashvani Along. It broadcasts on FM frequencies.

References

1. "Aalo Population Census 2011". Government of India. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
3. "Govt plans 3 key railway lines". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 August 2011.