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EAST KAMENG PROFILE
East Kameng district is situated in the Western part of Arunachal Pradesh and came into existence in 1st June 1980. East Kameng is surrounded by West Kameng in the West, Papumpare in the East, Part of Lower Subansiri and Macmshan (International Boundary line in the North and Sonitpur district of Assam) in South covering an area of 4134 sq.km. The district is an extension part of the North eastward Himalayan range. The entire district barring a small area on the Southernmost 92 36” E to 93 34” E longitude and 26 56” to 27 59” latitudes. (The district Headquarters Seppa lies on the bank of Rives Kameng. Important tributaries of river Kameng are – Para, Pachi, Pachok, Pakoti, Keya Bichom Pacha, Pakke, Papu, Passa, Narmorah and Dikalmukh.)
Climate :
The climatic condition of the district varies largely with topography and altitude. The altitude of different administrative centers varies ranging from 362m to 1960m.The foothill zone is subtropical and has hot and humid climate. The district experiences heavy rainfall averaging 287mm falling mostly between June and in winter extreme cold.
People and culture :
The major tribes inhabiting this district are Bangnis (Nyishi), Akas, Mijis and Puroiks(Sulung). Each tribe has their own dialects, customs and religion. The Bangnis or the Nyishis inhabit the area contagious of North Eastern Kameng extending up to Lower Subansiri district. The Akas inhibit the Bana area and Miji inhibit in Lada circle.
The festival of different tribes:
| Sl No. | Name of festival | Tribe | Date of celebration |
| 1. | Saros | Akas | 11th February |
| 2. | Nyokum | Bangni(Nyishi) | 26th February |
| 3. | Jomglam-Pongklam | Mijis | 14th March |
| 4. | Gumkum-Gumpa | Puroiks/Sullungs | 15th April |
| 5. | Chindang | Mijis | 15th October |
| Land Use Pattern | Area(ha) |
| Total Geographical Area | 4134 sq.m |
| Barren & uncultivated land | 2348 ha |
| Cultivable waste land | 200 ha |
| Permanent pasture land | 5200 ha |
| Current Fallow land | 8129 ha |
| Old Fallow land | 17400 ha |
| Net area sown | 5200 ha |
Approximate Livestock and Poultry as per 2001 Census
| Cattle | 30905 Nos. |
| Mithun | 17044 Nos. |
| Goat | 15435 Nos. |
| Pig | 22435 Nos. |
| Dog | 9784 Nos. |
| Poultry | 110890 Nos. |
| Horse | 4 Nos. |
| Name Of Crop | Area(ha) | Production tones | Productivity (Kg/ha) |
| Paddy | 8250 | 10428 | 1264 |
| Maize | 2453 | 3121 | 1272 |
| Millet | 490 | 485 | 990 |
| Pulses | 898 | 978 | 1089 |
| Oilseed | 1028 | 1210 | 1177 |
| Vegetables | 388 | 1886 | 4861 |
| Chilli | 82 | 127 | 1549 |
| Potato | 90 | 581 | 6455 |
| Ginger | 55 | 224 | 4073 |
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