Apatani people

Apatani
Tanw/Tanii, Apatani, Apa Tani
Apatani women during a wedding
Total population
43,777[1] (2011 census)
Regions with significant populations
 India (Arunachal Pradesh)
Languages
Tani
Religion
Donyi-Polo • Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Tani peoples

The Apatani people are an ethnic group who live in the Ziro valley of Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Subansiri region.[2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ "A-11 Individual Scheduled Tribe Primary Census Abstract Data and its Appendix". www.censusindia.gov.in. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Arunachal Pradesh - People". arunachallivingheritage.com. Retrieved 30 December 2023."The Apatani community is a major ethnic group of the eastern Himalayan region who possess a rich knowledge of ecology, natural resource management and conservation. The Apatanis are fun loving, warm and hospitable people who are known for their traditional songs, dances and other festivities."
  3. ^ "Customs And Lifestyle Of Apatani Tribe Of Ziro In Arunachal Pradesh". www.tourgenie.com. Retrieved 30 December 2023."The Apatanis are one of the interesting ethnic groups of Arunachal Pradesh in the eastern Himalayas."
  4. ^ "Unique Apatani impresses The Telegraph, 17 June 2005. URL last accessed 21 October 2006.
  5. ^ Blackburn, Stuart H. (1 January 2016). Into the Hidden Valley: A Novel. ISBN 9789385288906.