About Daporijo Good Shepherd Church
Daporijo is a town and a notified area committee in Upper Subansiri district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the district. Daporijo is located at . It has an average elevation of 984 metres (3,228 feet). Daporijo is the headquarters of Upper Subansiri district. India census, Daporijo had a population of 9,717. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Daporijo has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 57%. In Daporijo, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The people of Daporijo are of mixed ethnicity. The main languages spoken are Galo, Apatani, and Hindi. Daporijo is home to the Galo, a major indigenous tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. The Galo are a matrilineal society, and the women play a pivotal role in the community. The Galo are known for their unique traditional dress, which includes elaborate headdresses and colorful beaded necklaces. The Apatani are another major indigenous tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. They are known for their distinctive facial tattoos, which are used to identify members of the tribe. The town is also home to a number of Christian churches, including the Good Shepherd church. FAQ's on Daporijo Good Shepherd Church
