[2] Lower Subansiri district has a long ancient history related with the Chutiya Kingdom.

There are 6 administrative circles in this district, namely, Ziro (Sadar), Yachuli, Pistana, Raga, Kamporijo and Dollungmukh.

[citation needed] There are 2 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly constituencies located in this district: Yachuli and Ziro-Hapoli.

In 1995 Lower Subansiri district became home to the Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 337 km2 (130.1 sq mi).

[10] Gyati Takka General Hospital (GTGH) in Lower Subansiri district has become the first hospital in the state of Arunachal Pradesh to receive support from CHD Group in its effort to build robust health system for the North East Region.