Hawai, Arunachal Pradesh


Hawai is the district headquarters of the newly created Anjaw District in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in north-east India.

Location

It is located at an altitude of 1296 m above sea level on the banks of the Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River.

Etymology

"Hawai" in Kaman Mishmi dialect means "Pond". The Mishmi are the main ethnic tribe in Anjaw District.

Transport

The proposed Mago-Thingbu to Vijaynagar Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway along the McMahon Line, and will pass through this district, alignment map of which can be seen and .

Media

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