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Palin
Palin
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	A view of Palin
	Palin Palin
	Coordinates: 27°41′38″N 93°37′55″E / 27.694°N 93.632°E
Country	India
State	Arunachal Pradesh
District	Kra Daadi district
Area
• Total	329.45 km2 (127.20 sq mi)
Elevation	1,080 m (3,540 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	5,816
• Density	17/km2 (40/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code	IN-AR
Vehicle registration	AR-19

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Palin is a hill station and the headquarter of Kra Daadi district in Arunachal Pradesh. It is inhabited by Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh and has a population of 5816 according to the 2001 census. The incumbent MLA from Palin constituency is Balo Raja.

Geography

Palin has an average elevation of 1080 metres (3540 feet).

Climate

Palin has a subtropical highland climate (Cwb in the Köppen climate classification). Summers are warm with very high rainfall; winters are mild with moderate rainfall. It is very hilly with high geographical terrain. Most of the time it is covered by clouds. The area is windy in nature.

Climate data for Palin
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	15 (59)	15 (59)	17 (63)	20 (68)	20 (68)	23 (73)	22 (72)	24 (75)	23 (73)	22 (72)	19 (66)	16 (61)	20 (67)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	8 (46)	9 (48)	13 (55)	15 (59)	16 (61)	20 (68)	18 (64)	19 (66)	18 (64)	17 (63)	12 (54)	8 (46)	14 (58)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	30 (1.2)	54 (2.1)	57 (2.2)	96 (3.8)	210 (8.3)	405 (15.9)	510 (20.1)	360 (14.2)	411 (16.2)	114 (4.5)	15 (0.6)	27 (1.1)	2,289 (90.2)
Source: World Weather Online

Culture

Palin and its adjoining areas are mainly populated by people of the Nyishi tribe.

Holy Rosary Church: Consecrated by the Bishop of Itanagar, this Catholic church reflects the extensive Christian influence.^[1]

Places of interest

Holy Rosay Catholic Church is one of largest Catholic churches in the state.^[1]^[2] It is located at the hilltop in the town.

Palin river one of the tributaries of River Subansiri flows through this town. The river is ideal for rafting, fishing and for picnics.

From here tourist places like Ziro, Parshuram Kund(in Lohit), Malinithan (in Siang), Bhishmak Nagar (in Dibang Valley) are also easily accessible by roads.

Festivals

Nyokum, an agricultural festival of the Nyishis, is the main festival celebrated in the town. Beside Nyokum, people also celebrate Christmas, Diwali and Dusherra. Of late Longte Yullo festival is also being celebrated in Pain.

Demography

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[3] Palin has a population of 5816. The Nyishis are the indigenous inhabitants of the area. Some of the major clans inhabiting this constituency are Byabang, Dolang, Nangbia, Takam, Techi, Taring, Charu, Balo, Patey, Tarh, Techi, Taku, Khyoda, Dohu, Heri etc.

Communication

Palin is situated in the western side of Arunachal Pradesh. From the capital city Itanagar it is The District Highway connects Palin to rest of the state. Regular Bus and Tata sumo services are available from Itanagar, Ziro.

References

^ ^a ^b "Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh". Arunachalpradesh.nic.in. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
^ "Arunachal Tourism". Arunachal Tourism. 4 December 1911. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
^ "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.

External links

[APN-1] "Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh". Arunachalpradesh.nic.in. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.

[2] "Arunachal Tourism". Arunachal Tourism. 4 December 1911. Retrieved 20 August 2012.

[3] "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.

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-'''Palin''' is a small hill station town and the headquarter of Kra Daadi district in [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It is inhabited by Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Located at latitude of 28.15285 and a longitude 94.12288, it has a population of 5816 according to 2001 census.
+'''Palin''' is a hill station and the headquarter of [[Kra Daadi district]] in [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It is inhabited by [[Nyishi (Tribe)|Nyishi tribe]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and has a population of 5816 according to the 2001 census. The incumbent MLA from [[Palin (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Palin constituency]] is [[Balo Raja]].
 ==Geography==
-Palin is located at {{Coord|27.70389|N|93.69101|E|region:IN_type:city}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/33/Itanagar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Itanagar]</ref> It has an average elevation of 1080&nbsp;metres (3540&nbsp;feet).
+Palin has an average elevation of 1080&nbsp;metres (3540&nbsp;feet).
 {{Geographic location
 |Centre    = Palin
-|North     = Tali
+|North     = [[Tali, Arunachal Pradesh|Tali]]
 |Northeast = [[Daporijo]]
 |East      = Raga
 |Southeast = [[Ziro]]
 |South     = [[Yazali]], [[Itanagar]]
-|Southwest = [[Seppa]],Sagalee
+|Southwest = [[Seppa]], [[Sagalee]]
 |West      =
-|Northwest = Nyapin
+|Northwest = [[Nyapin]]
 }}
 ==Climate==
-Palin has a [[subtropical highland climate]] (Cwb in the [[Koeppen climate classification]]). Summers are warm with very high rainfall; winters are mild with moderate rainfall. It is very hilly with high geographical terrain. Most of the time it is covered by clouds. The area is windy in nature.
+Palin has a [[subtropical highland climate]] (Cwb in the [[Köppen climate classification]]). Summers are warm with very high rainfall; winters are mild with moderate rainfall. It is very hilly with high geographical terrain. Most of the time it is covered by clouds. The area is windy in nature.
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-|temperature colour = pastel
 |Jan high C= 15
 |Feb high C= 15
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 Palin and its adjoining areas are mainly populated by people of the [[Nishi people|Nyishi]] tribe.
-'''Holy Rosary Church''': Consecrated by the Bishop of Itanagar, this Christian catholic church reflects the extensive Christian influence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arunachalpradesh.nic.in/tourism.htm |title=Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh |publisher=Arunachalpradesh.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2012-08-20}}</ref>
+'''Holy Rosary Church''': Consecrated by the Bishop of Itanagar, this Catholic church reflects the extensive Christian influence.<ref name=APN>{{cite web |url=http://arunachalpradesh.nic.in/tourism.htm |title=Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh |publisher=Arunachalpradesh.nic.in |accessdate=2012-08-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320144930/http://arunachalpradesh.nic.in/tourism.htm |archivedate=2012-03-20 }}</ref>
 ==Places of interest==
-'''Holy Rosay Catholic Church''' is one of largest Catholic churches in the state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arunachalpradesh.nic.in/tourism.htm |title=Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh |publisher=Arunachalpradesh.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2012-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arunachaltourism.com/destination.php |title=Arunachal Tourism |publisher=Arunachal Tourism |date=1911-12-04 |accessdate=2012-08-20}}</ref> It is located at the hilltop in the town.
+'''Holy Rosay Catholic Church''' is one of largest Catholic churches in the state.<ref name=APN /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arunachaltourism.com/destination.php |title=Arunachal Tourism |publisher=Arunachal Tourism |date=1911-12-04 |accessdate=2012-08-20}}</ref> It is located at the hilltop in the town.
-'''Palin river''' one of the tributaries of River Subansiri flows through this town.The river is ideal for river rafting,fishing and for picnics.
+'''Palin river''' one of the tributaries of River Subansiri flows through this town. The river is ideal for rafting, fishing and for picnics.
 From here tourist places like [[Ziro]], [[Parshuram Kund]](in [[Lohit district|Lohit]]), [[Malinithan]] (in [[East Siang district|Siang]]), Bhishmak Nagar (in [[Dibang Valley]]) are also easily accessible by roads.
 ==Festivals==
-Nyokum, an agricultural festival of the [[Nyishis]], is the main festival celebrated in the town. Beside [[Nyokum]], people also celebrate Christmas, Diwali and Dusherra.
+Nyokum, an agricultural festival of the [[Nyishis]], is the main festival celebrated in the town. Beside [[Nyokum]], people also celebrate Christmas, Diwali and Dusherra. Of late Longte Yullo festival is also being celebrated in Pain.
-==Demographics==
+==Demography==
-{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Palin has a population of 5816. The Nyishis are the indigenous inhabitants of the area.
+{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Palin has a population of 5816. The Nyishis are the indigenous inhabitants of the area. Some of the major clans inhabiting this constituency are Byabang, Dolang, Nangbia, Takam, Techi, Taring, Charu, Balo, Patey, Tarh, Techi, Taku, Khyoda, Dohu, Heri etc.
 ==Communication==
 Palin is situated in the western side of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. From the capital city Itanagar it is The District Highway connects Palin to rest of the state. Regular Bus and Tata sumo services are available from [[Itanagar]], [[Ziro]].
+== See also ==
+* [[New Palin]], a town in the Kurung Kumey district
+* [[Yazali, Arunachal Pradesh]]
+* [[Choba village]]
 ==References==
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 == External links ==
+* [http://www.indiantravelportal.com/arunachal-pradesh/palin/ PALIN by India travel portal]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
-{{Commons category}}
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080822215146/http://www.centurychina.com/plaboard/uploads/1962war.htm 1962 Border War between India and China(Henderson brook report)]
-* [http://www.indiantravelportal.com/arunachal-pradesh/palin/ PALIN by India travel portal]
-*[http://www.centurychina.com/plaboard/uploads/1962war.htm 1962 Border War between India and China(Henderson brook report)]
 * [http://supplementboss.com/itanagar-government-office.htm Contact List for all Important Government Officials in Itanagar Includes Police, Telephone, Electricity and more]
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-== See also ==
-* [[New Palin]], a town in the Kurung Kumey district
-* [[Yazali,Arunachal Pradesh]]
 [[Category:Cities and towns in Kra Daadi district]]
-[[Category:Hill stations in India]]
+[[Category:Hill stations in Arunachal Pradesh]]

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