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Aalo
Aalo Aalo
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	Aalo Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India Aalo Aalo (India)
	Coordinates: 28°10′N 94°46′E / 28.17°N 94.77°E
Country	India
State	Arunachal Pradesh
District	West Siang district
Government
• Type	Multi Party democracy
• Deputy Commissioner	Shri Penga Tato, APCS
Elevation	295 m (968 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	20,680
• Rank	4 (in AP)
• Density	13/km2 (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

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Aalo, formerly Along, is a census town and headquarter of the West Siang district district of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is located 137 kilometres (85 mi) from Likabali, which is at the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

It is also an Advance Landing Ground (ALG) of Indian Air Force.

Culture

Mopin is the main festival that runs from 5 to 6 April. The Yomgo River Festival, held every year during peak tourist season, and lasting 3–4 days, is celebrated from 05-9 April. 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^[update],^[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(formerly Along) population consists of Galo people and Galo is the main languages but a huge population of Adi consists at Aalo Town. The major religion is Donyi-Polo, followed by Christianity and small minorities of followers of Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam.

Languages

Languages spoken in Aalo (2011)^[3]

Adi (54.14%)

Hindi (17.29%)

Bengali (5.45%)

Bhojpuri (4.78%)

Nepali (4.62%)

Assamese (3.78%)

Others (13.75%)

According to 2011 census, Adi was the most spoken language with 11,199 speakers followed by Hindi at 3,572, Bengali at 1,128, Bhojpuri at 989, Nepali at 956 and Assamese at 781.

Connectivity

Aalo does not have 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 Pasighat. It is connected by flight services to Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Tezpur among others. One can take a bus or hire a taxi from Pasighat to Aalo.

Aalo has no railway and the nearest railway station is at Murkongselek. 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.^[4]

Media

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

References

^ ^a ^b "Aalo Population Census 2011". Government of India. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
^ "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.
^ C-16: Population by mother tongue, Arunachal Pradesh - 2011
^ "Govt plans 3 key railway lines". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 August 2011.

External links

IAF's ALG
Air Marshal K. K. Nohwar, Pace of Infrastructure Development in Border Areas: Adequate? Archived 18 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine, Centre for Air Power Studies, 13 March 2018

[2011_census-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.

[censusindia.gov.in-3] C-16: Population by mother tongue, Arunachal Pradesh - 2011

[Aalo-4] "Govt plans 3 key railway lines". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 August 2011.

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+'''Aalo''', formerly '''Along''', is a [[census town]] and headquarter of the [[West Siang district]] [[Districts of India|district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It is located {{convert|137|km}} from [[Likabali]], which is at the border of [[Assam]] and Arunachal Pradesh.
-'''Aalo''', formerly '''Along''', is a [[census town]] and headquarter of the [[West Siang district]] [[Districts of India|district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It is located about a day's drive {{convert|220|km}} from [[Likabali]], which is at the border of [[Assam]] and Arunachal Pradesh.
 It is also an [[India-China Border Roads#Border airport and ALG projects|Advance Landing Ground]] (ALG) of [[Indian Air Force]].
 ==Culture==
-[[Mopin]] is the main festival that runs from 5 to 6 April. The Yomgo River Festival, held every year during peak tourist season, and lasting 3–4 days, is celebrated from 11 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.
+[[Mopin]] is the main festival that runs from 5 to 6 April. The Yomgo River Festival, held every year during peak tourist season, and lasting 3–4 days, is celebrated from 05-9 April. 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}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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.
+{{As of|2001}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India|df=dmy-all}}</ref> 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.
-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 {{sigfig|20680|3}}.<ref name = "2011 census" /> The majority of Aalo's population consists of [[Galo people]] and [[Galo language|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]].
+In 2011, its population was {{sigfig|20680|3}}.<ref name = "2011 census" /> The majority of Aalo's(formerly Along) population consists of [[Galo people]] and [[Galo language|Galo]] is the main languages but a huge population of Adi consists at Aalo Town. The major religion is [[Donyi-Polo]], followed by [[Christianity]] and small minorities of followers of [[Tibetan Buddhism]], [[Hinduism]] and [[Islam]].
+===Languages===
+{{Pie chart
+|thumb = right
+|caption = Languages spoken in Aalo (2011)<ref name="censusindia.gov.in">[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10194 C-16: Population by mother tongue, Arunachal Pradesh - 2011]</ref>
+|label1 = [[Adi language|Adi]]
+|value1 = 54.14
+|color1 = yellow
+|label2 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
+|value2 = 17.29
+|color2 = green
+|label3 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
+|value3 = 5.45
+|color3 = red
+|label4 = [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]
+|value4 = 4.78
+|color4 = silver
+|label5 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]]
+|value5 = 4.62
+|color5 = teal
+|label6 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]]
+|value6 = 3.78
+|color6 = gold
+|label7= Others
+|value7 = 13.75
+|color7 = blue
+}}
+According to 2011 census, Adi was the most spoken language with 11,199 speakers followed by Hindi at 3,572, Bengali at 1,128, Bhojpuri at 989, Nepali at 956 and Assamese at 781.
 ==Connectivity==
 Aalo does not have a good road network and the road which runs from north [[Lakhimpur district|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&nbsp;km) while from [[Moying]] (150&nbsp;km) the bus will take around 6.5 hours to reach Aalo.
-The nearest [[Lilabari Airport|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.
+The nearest [[airport]] to Aalo is at [[Pasighat]]. It is connected by flight services to [[Guwahati]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[Tezpur]] among others. One can take a bus or hire a taxi from Pasighat 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.<ref name= Aalo>{{cite web|url =http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/eye-on-china-s-upgrade-govt-plans-3-key-railway-lines-one-to-tawang/826950/ |title =Govt plans 3 key railway lines|  work=The Indian Express|access-date=4 August 2011}}</ref>
+Aalo has no railway and the nearest railway station is at [[Murkongselek]]. 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.<ref name= Aalo>{{cite web|url =http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/eye-on-china-s-upgrade-govt-plans-3-key-railway-lines-one-to-tawang/826950/ |title =Govt plans 3 key railway lines|  work=The Indian Express|access-date=4 August 2011}}</ref>
+{{Further|Kabu, Along}}
 ==Media==
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 ; Borders
-* [[Actual Ground Position Line]] (AGPL)
-* [[India–Pakistan border|India–Pakistan International Border]] (IB)
-* [[Line of Control]] (LoC)
 * [[Line of Actual Control]] (LAC)
-* [[Sir Creek]] (SC)
 * [[Borders of China]]
 * [[Borders of India]]
 *
 ; Conflicts
-* [[Kashmir conflict]]
-* [[Siachen conflict]]
 * [[Sino-Indian War|Sino-Indian conflict]]
 * [[:Category:Territorial disputes of China|List of disputed territories of China]]
 * [[List of disputed territories of India]]
-* [[:Category:Territorial disputes of Pakistan|List of disputed territories of Pakistan]]
-* [[Northern Areas]]
-* [[Trans-Karakoram Tract]]
-; Operations
-* [[Operation Meghdoot]], by India
-* [[Operation Rajiv]], by India
-* [[Operation Safed Sagar]], by India
 ; Other related topics
 * [[India-China Border Roads]]
 * [[List of extreme points of India]]
-* [[Sino-Pakistan Agreement]] for transfer of Trans-Karakoram Tract to China
 * [[Defence Institute of High Altitude Research]]
-* [[Indian Astronomical Observatory]]
 ==References==
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 == External links==
 * [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/iaf-to-have-7-operational-advanced-landing-grounds-in-arunachal-pradesh-in-a-month/articleshow/49809013.cms?from=mdr IAF's ALG]
-* Air Marshal K. K. Nohwar, [http://capsindia.org/files/documents/CAPS_ExpertView_KKN_07.pdf Pace of Infrastructure Development in Border Areas: Adequate?], Centre for Air Power Studies, 13 March 2018
+* Air Marshal K. K. Nohwar, [http://capsindia.org/files/documents/CAPS_ExpertView_KKN_07.pdf Pace of Infrastructure Development in Border Areas: Adequate?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518075121/https://capsindia.org/files/documents/CAPS_ExpertView_KKN_07.pdf |date=18 May 2021 }}, Centre for Air Power Studies, 13 March 2018
 {{West Siang District}}
+{{Indian Air Force}}
-{{Indian_Air_Force_bases}}
-[[Category:Borders of Pakistan|Borders of Pakistan]]
 [[Category:Cities and towns in West Siang district]]

v t e West Siang District
Headquarters: Along
Towns & Cities	Along Basar
Villages	Jomlo Bari Kerang Village
Historical Place	Malinithan