West Kameng is an administrative district of Arunachal Pradesh with its headquarters at Bomdila. The district derives its name from river Kameng, a tributary of Brahmaputra River. The district is surrounded by Tibet region of China in the North, Bhutan in the West, Tawang district and East Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh are in the Northwest and East respectively.
Most areas of the district are covered by mountains and forests. The inhabitants are all tribes. There are five major tribes found in the District namely: Monpas, Mijis, Akas, Sherdukpen and Khawa (Buguns).
Attractions
Bhalukpong,
Lagela Gompa at Morshing, Rupa Caves, Shergaon, Hot spring at Dirang,
Shangti, GRL Monestry at Bomdila, Tippi Orchid Centre, Upper Doogjar at
Rupa, Sela & Sange, SELA PASS, Nechiphu (Zero Point), Jamiri,
Morshing, Dirang Fort, Ruins Of Bhalukpong, Ruins Of Dimachung-Betali.
Facts & Figures
| Area |
7422 sq. km |
| Latitude |
91° 30' to 92°40' East |
| Longitude |
26° 54' to 28° 01' North |
| Population (2001) |
74,595 |
| Males |
42,638 |
| Females |
31,957 |
| Population density |
10 per sq. km |
| Sex Ratio |
749 females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
61.67% |
| No. of Sub-Division |
3 |
| No. of Tehsil |
12 |
| No. of Blocks |
4 |
| No. of Villages |
223 |
| Average rainfall |
1433.3 mm |
| Temperature |
Max.: 16.87 °C; Min.: 0.5 °C |
| Postal Code |
790001 |
| STD Code |
3782 |
How to reach
Nearest Railhead: Murkongselek - 221 km from Yingkiong via Pasighat
Nearest Airport: Lilabari (North Lakhimpur) - 329 km from Yingkiong via Along
Helipads: Yingkiong, Tuting, Jengging, Geku, Mariyang, Singa & Paling
Bus Routes: Yingkiong - Along, Yingkiong - Pasighat, Yingkiong - Mariyang, Yingkiong - Jengging, Yingkiong – Tuting