About Changlang

Changlang is a census town and headquarters of the Changlang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It has become one of the major districts in the area owing to the presence of crude oil, coal and mineral resources other than tourism and hydro power. Changlang is located at 2707N 9543E / 27.12N 95.71E / 27.12; 95.71. As of 2001 India census, Changlang had a population of 6394. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Changlang has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 65%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Its native people includes Tangsa, Naga (Lungchang, Pangsha, Hawi etc.), Lisu, Nocte and Singpho among others. More than 50 dialects (languages) are spoken here. Among all the districts in Arunachal Pradesh, Changlang is unique for its cultures, traditions, and languages (dialects). Many dialects of Changlang district are believed to be endangered,...