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'''Pakke-Kessang''' is a [[Districts of Arunachal Pradesh|district]] located in the state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] in the Northeast of [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/for-creation-of-3-new-districts-pakke-kesang-lepa-rada-shi-yomi-arunachal-pradesh-assembly-passes-bi-1908352|title=Arunachal Assembly Passes Bill For Creation Of 3 New Districts|work=NDTV.com|access-date=2018-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/arunachal-pradesh-gets-25th-district-shi-yomi/cid/1678222|title=Arunachal Pradesh gets 25th district called Shi Yomi|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref> The 1,932km<sup>2</sup> district, which was established in 2018, used to make up part of the neighboring district, [[East Kameng district|East Kameng]] |
'''Pakke-Kessang''' is a [[Districts of Arunachal Pradesh|district]] located in the state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] in the Northeast of [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/for-creation-of-3-new-districts-pakke-kesang-lepa-rada-shi-yomi-arunachal-pradesh-assembly-passes-bi-1908352|title=Arunachal Assembly Passes Bill For Creation Of 3 New Districts|work=NDTV.com|access-date=2018-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/arunachal-pradesh-gets-25th-district-shi-yomi/cid/1678222|title=Arunachal Pradesh gets 25th district called Shi Yomi|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref> The 1,932km<sup>2</sup> district, which was established in 2018, used to make up part of the neighboring district, [[East Kameng district|East Kameng]] and was created out of its five southernmost administrative units of [[Piziriang|Pijerang]], [[Passa Valley]], [[Pakke-Kessang]], [[Dissing Passo]] and [[Seijosa]]. The district headquarters of Pakke-Kessang is located at [[Lemmi]] (near [[Seppa]]).<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/arunachal-pradesh-bill-new-districts-new-states-post-independence-india-1327780-2018-08-30 Arunachal Assembly passes bill for creation of 3 new districts: List of Indian states that took birth post-independence], [[India Today]], 30 Aug 2018.</ref> It shares borders with the districts of [[West Kameng district|West Kameng]] to the west, [[East Kameng district|East Kameng]] to the northwest, [[Sonitpur district|Sonitpur]] and [[Biswanath district|Biswanath]] to the south, [[Papum Pare district|Papum Pare]] to the southeast and [[Kra Daadi district|Kra Daadi]] to the east. |
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Most of the district is covered by land belonging to [[Nameri National Park]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}, and lies to the south of [[National Highway 13 (India)|National Highway 13]] (part of the [[Trans-Arunachal Highway]]), along the borders of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and [[Assam]]. |
Most of the district is covered by land belonging to [[Nameri National Park]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}, and lies to the south of [[National Highway 13 (India)|National Highway 13]] (part of the [[Trans-Arunachal Highway]]), along the borders of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and [[Assam]]. |
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[[File:Nyokum festival Nyishi.JPG|thumb|Nyishi People]] |
[[File:Nyokum festival Nyishi.JPG|thumb|Nyishi People]] |
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The district is inhabited by various tribes of similar origin but with distinct cultures and beliefs, |
The district is inhabited by various tribes of similar origin but with distinct cultures and beliefs, practising the [[Donyi-Polo]] religion. The most populous of these, the [[Nishi (tribe)|Nyishi]], are scattered throughout the entire district. Other tribes, especially the Gallo, [[Puroik people|Puroik]] are found in regions near the Pakke, Passa, Papu, Dissing and Passo [[Kameng river|river]]. |
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Since independence, much of the population has relocated to the district capital, Seppa. With the coming of modernism, festivals such as the Nyokum of the [[Nishi (Tribe)|Nyishi]], Gumkum-Gumpa of Puroik and Mopin of the Gallo are celebrated in full flair in Pakke Kessang Distt.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} |
Since independence, much of the population has relocated to the district capital, Seppa. With the coming of modernism, festivals such as the Nyokum of the [[Nishi (Tribe)|Nyishi]], Gumkum-Gumpa of Puroik and Mopin of the Gallo are celebrated in full flair in Pakke Kessang Distt.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} |
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The Koro is a [[Tibeto-Burman language]] spoken by approximately 800–1,200 people in the East Kameng district who live among the [[Hruso people|Aka (Hruso)]], but their language is distantly related, with distinct words for basic vocabulary.<ref name=NG>Morrison, Dan [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/10/101005-lost-language-india-science/ "'Hidden' Language Found in Remote Indian Tribe"]. ''National Geographic Daily News'', 5 October 2010. Retrieved 5 October 2010</ref><ref name=symp>Schmid, Randolph E. [http://sync.sympatico.ca/news/researchers_find_previously_undocumented_language_hidden_in_small_villages_in_india/1e86e9b5 "Researchers find previously undocumented language hidden in small villages in India"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101007145948/http://sync.sympatico.ca/news/researchers_find_previously_undocumented_language_hidden_in_small_villages_in_india/1e86e9b5 |date=7 October 2010 }}. ''Sync'' Retrieved on 5 October 2010</ref> Although it has resemblances to [[Tani languages|Tani]] further to the east, it appears to be a separate branch of Tibeto-Burman.<ref>{{cite news |title=In Search for 'Last Speakers', a Great Discovery |newspaper=[[National Public Radio]] |date=5 October 2010 |url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130242203 |accessdate=6 October 2010}}</ref> Koro is unlike any language in the various branches of the Tibeto-Burman family.<ref>{{cite news |title=Linguists uncover 'hidden' language in north India |first=Amina |last=Khan|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date= 6 October 2010|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-new-language-20101006,0,2511091.story |accessdate=6 October 2010}}</ref> Researchers hypothesize it may have originated from a group of people enslaved and brought to the area.<ref>{{cite news |title=Linguists discover new language in India |last=Weise |first=Elizabeth |newspaper=USA Today |date=6 October 2010 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2010-10-06-language06_ST_N.htm |accessdate=6 October 2010}}</ref> |
The Koro is a [[Tibeto-Burman language]] spoken by approximately 800–1,200 people in the East Kameng district who live among the [[Hruso people|Aka (Hruso)]], but their language is distantly related, with distinct words for basic vocabulary.<ref name=NG>Morrison, Dan [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/10/101005-lost-language-india-science/ "'Hidden' Language Found in Remote Indian Tribe"]. ''National Geographic Daily News'', 5 October 2010. Retrieved 5 October 2010</ref><ref name=symp>Schmid, Randolph E. [http://sync.sympatico.ca/news/researchers_find_previously_undocumented_language_hidden_in_small_villages_in_india/1e86e9b5 "Researchers find previously undocumented language hidden in small villages in India"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101007145948/http://sync.sympatico.ca/news/researchers_find_previously_undocumented_language_hidden_in_small_villages_in_india/1e86e9b5 |date=7 October 2010 }}. ''Sync'' Retrieved on 5 October 2010</ref> Although it has resemblances to [[Tani languages|Tani]] further to the east, it appears to be a separate branch of Tibeto-Burman.<ref>{{cite news |title=In Search for 'Last Speakers', a Great Discovery |newspaper=[[National Public Radio]] |date=5 October 2010 |url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130242203 |accessdate=6 October 2010}}</ref> Koro is unlike any language in the various branches of the Tibeto-Burman family.<ref>{{cite news |title=Linguists uncover 'hidden' language in north India |first=Amina |last=Khan|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date= 6 October 2010|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-new-language-20101006,0,2511091.story |accessdate=6 October 2010}}</ref> Researchers hypothesize it may have originated from a group of people enslaved and brought to the area.<ref>{{cite news |title=Linguists discover new language in India |last=Weise |first=Elizabeth |newspaper=USA Today |date=6 October 2010 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2010-10-06-language06_ST_N.htm |accessdate=6 October 2010}}</ref> |
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Koro was recognized as a separate language in 2010 by a linguistic team of [[K. David Harrison|David Harrison]], [[Gregory Anderson (linguist)|Gregory Anderson]], and Ganesh Murmu while documenting two [[Hruso languages]] (Aka and Miji) as part of [[National Geographic (magazine)|National Geographic]]'s "Enduring Voices" project.<ref name= NG/> It was |
Koro was recognized as a separate language in 2010 by a linguistic team of [[K. David Harrison|David Harrison]], [[Gregory Anderson (linguist)|Gregory Anderson]], and Ganesh Murmu while documenting two [[Hruso languages]] (Aka and Miji) as part of [[National Geographic (magazine)|National Geographic]]'s "Enduring Voices" project.<ref name= NG/> It was noticed by earlier researchers.<ref>''Ethnologue'', "Hruso".[http://www.ethnologue.com/show_language.asp?code=hru] (Some sound files)</ref> |
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Pakke-Kessang district | |
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.svg) Location of Pakke-Kessang district in Arunachal Pradesh | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Established | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Lemmi |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | official website |
Pakke-Kessang is a district located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the Northeast of India.[1][2] The 1,932km2 district, which was established in 2018, used to make up part of the neighboring district, East Kameng and was created out of its five southernmost administrative units of Pijerang, Passa Valley, Pakke-Kessang, Dissing Passo and Seijosa. The district headquarters of Pakke-Kessang is located at Lemmi (near Seppa).[3] It shares borders with the districts of West Kameng to the west, East Kameng to the northwest, Sonitpur and Biswanath to the south, Papum Pare to the southeast and Kra Daadi to the east.
Most of the district is covered by land belonging to Nameri National Park.[citation needed], and lies to the south of National Highway 13 (part of the Trans-Arunachal Highway), along the borders of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Administrative and political divisions
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Pakke-Kessang is a constituency within the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Tourist attractions
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The district's numerous foothills are covered by lush greenery, with tourist attractions located predominantly in the Passa Valley and Pakke Valley areas. The Passa Valley covers the northern part of the district, from Pijerang to Lumdung and Rilloh, while the Pakke Valley covers the central and southern parts of the district.
Notable attractions in the Pakke-Kessang district include:[4]
- Lemmi - The district capital and host of tribal dance festivals
- Lumdung - Popular for migratory birds in the winter months
- Rilloh - A popular tourist village located approximately 78km south of Seppa in East Kameng district
- Pakke-Kessang hill station - Located approximately 144km southeast of Seppa, this area is known for its views of the Himalayas
- Pakke Tiger Reserve - Located 64km north of Tezpur and 225km southwest of Seppa
- The Pakke River - Known for its opportunities for fishing, which require permits issued by the district headquarters
Flora and fauna
In 1977, Pakke Kessang district became home to Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 862 km2 (332.8 sq mi).[5]
Seijosa
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Seijosa is a small part of the Pakke Kessang district. Nowadays, it has an Additional Deputy Commissioner office. Mainly Nyishi, Galo and Puroik people inhabit the place. The Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary is also located here. The Seijosa town is situated along the river Pakke. Some of the villages are Lanka, Jolly, Dayaso, Mobuso-II, Taroboso, Murgaso, Goloso Forest Camp, Bali-Basti, A/2, Darling, Rodoso etc. It is a great place for a picnic, every year a lot of tourists come to Seijosa to picnic. Seijosa was heavily flooded in 2004 destroying her beauty but is developing well now. The Assam Government has built an irrigation dam locally known as ND Dam on the inner line check gate of Seijosa. Around the foothills of Seijosa, there are frequent sights of wild elephants, other wild animals, and varieties of birds, specially Hornbills from Pakke Tiger Reserve. Seijosa has a State Bank of India Branch established in 1986 which is serving around 7,000 people of Pakke Kessang Constitutancy and also people from surrounding villages of Assam from Itakhola to Seijosa. [citation needed]
Population
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The district is inhabited by various tribes of similar origin but with distinct cultures and beliefs, practising the Donyi-Polo religion. The most populous of these, the Nyishi, are scattered throughout the entire district. Other tribes, especially the Gallo, Puroik are found in regions near the Pakke, Passa, Papu, Dissing and Passo river.
Since independence, much of the population has relocated to the district capital, Seppa. With the coming of modernism, festivals such as the Nyokum of the Nyishi, Gumkum-Gumpa of Puroik and Mopin of the Gallo are celebrated in full flair in Pakke Kessang Distt.[citation needed]
Language
Koro
The Koro is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by approximately 800–1,200 people in the East Kameng district who live among the Aka (Hruso), but their language is distantly related, with distinct words for basic vocabulary.[6][7] Although it has resemblances to Tani further to the east, it appears to be a separate branch of Tibeto-Burman.[8] Koro is unlike any language in the various branches of the Tibeto-Burman family.[9] Researchers hypothesize it may have originated from a group of people enslaved and brought to the area.[10]
Koro was recognized as a separate language in 2010 by a linguistic team of David Harrison, Gregory Anderson, and Ganesh Murmu while documenting two Hruso languages (Aka and Miji) as part of National Geographic's "Enduring Voices" project.[6] It was noticed by earlier researchers.[11]
See also
References
- ^ "Arunachal Assembly Passes Bill For Creation Of 3 New Districts". NDTV.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "Arunachal Pradesh gets 25th district called Shi Yomi". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ Arunachal Assembly passes bill for creation of 3 new districts: List of Indian states that took birth post-independence, India Today, 30 Aug 2018.
- ^ Tourist places.
- ^ Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment. "Protected areas: Arunachal Pradesh". Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ a b Morrison, Dan "'Hidden' Language Found in Remote Indian Tribe". National Geographic Daily News, 5 October 2010. Retrieved 5 October 2010
- ^ Schmid, Randolph E. "Researchers find previously undocumented language hidden in small villages in India" Archived 7 October 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Sync Retrieved on 5 October 2010
- ^ "In Search for 'Last Speakers', a Great Discovery". National Public Radio. 5 October 2010. Retrieved 6 October 2010.
- ^ Khan, Amina (6 October 2010). "Linguists uncover 'hidden' language in north India". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 October 2010.
- ^ Weise, Elizabeth (6 October 2010). "Linguists discover new language in India". USA Today. Retrieved 6 October 2010.
- ^ Ethnologue, "Hruso".[1] (Some sound files)
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