Changlang district

Changlang district (Pron:/tʃæŋˈlæŋ/) is located in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, located south of Lohit district and north of Tirap district. Naga people reside here . As of 2011 it is the second most populous district of Arunachal Pradesh (out of 16), after Papum Pare. 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 hydropower.

Changlang district
District of Arunachal Pradesh
Peaks in Namdapha National Park
Location in Arunachal Pradesh
Coordinates (Changlang): 27°07′48″N 95°44′24″E
Country India
StateArunachal Pradesh
DivisionArunachal East
HeadquartersChanglang
Area
  Total4,662 km2 (1,800 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total148,226 (2,011)
Demographics
  Literacy61.9%
  Sex ratio914
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Pincode(s)
792 120
Websitechanglang.nic.in
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