| Voice of East Kameng
: Ram Kahayatriya
East Kameng
District
Area, Population & Sex Ratio
Geographical Area : 4134.0 Km2
Population in East Kameng (Census 2011)
Total Population
Total : 78413
Male : 38974
Female : 39439
Under 6 population
Total : 13997
Male : 7106
Female : 6891
Disabled population
Total disabled population : 2683
In seeing : 2011
In speech : 151
In hearing : 217
In movement : 251
Mental : 53
Brief About East Kameng District
East Kameng district is situated in the Western
part of Arunachal Prdesh which exactly lies to the east of West
Kameng District. The area of the district is 4134 Sq. Kms with headquaters
at Seppa. It is lying between 92.36' E and 93.24' E longitudes and
26.56' to 27.59' N latitudes. The district is predominantly habited
by the Scheduled Tribes. the major tribes inhabitating this district
are Nishang, Akas, Myis and the Puroiks (Sulung). The HQ of this
district is Seppa.
Brief History
Till 1914, East Kameng was part of Darang District of Assam. By
Govt. of India's notification of 1914, the area covered by this
district became part of the western Section of the North east Frontier
Tract. This tract was renamed in 1919 as Balipara Tract with its
headquarter at Charduar, Assam. In 1946 the area coovered by Balipara
Tract was divided into Sela Agency and Subansiri Area and the hqr.
continued to be at Charduar. In 1954, Sela Agency was renamed as
the Kameng Frontier Division with its hqr at Bomdila. In 1965 Kameng
Frontier was renamed Kameng District. In 1980, the district was
bifurcated into two districts namely East Kameng (Formerly known
as Sepla Subdivision) and West Kameng (formerly known as Bomdila
subdivison). Now it has become an independent district with its
hqr at Seppa (Till 1975, Seppa was Sapla meaning marshy land in
local dialect). The name Kameng has been derived from the Kameng
river originating from the glacier lake below Gorichan mountain
and is one of the tributaries of River Brahmaputra. The entire district,
except a small area on the southern most tip bordering Assam, is
mountainous.
Location and Physical Features (Geography)
East Kameng district is situated in the Western part of Arunachal
Pradesh surrounded by West Kameng in the west, Papumpare in the
East, Part of Lower Subansiri and Macmohan (International Boundary)
line in the North and Sonitpur District of Assam in the South covering
an area of 4134 sq kms. The entire district barring a small area
on the southernmost tip of Assam is mountainous. The deep gorges
and narrow valleys frequently open into wide valleys. The district
is an extension part of the North eastward Himalayan range. It lies
between 92° 36" E to 93° 24" E longitudes and 26° 56" to 27° 59"
Latitudes. The District Hqr, Seppa lies on the bank of River Kameng.
Important tributaries of river Kameng which are turbulent and high
speed rivers are Para, Pachi, Pachok, Pakoti, Keya Bichom, Pacha,
Pakke, Papu, Passa, Narmorah and Dikalmukh. The rugged terrains
of the district make transport and communication extremely difficult.
There are few surface roads, which remain cutoff during summer seasons
due to flood and landslide.
Climate
The climatic condition of this district varies largely with topography
and altitude. The altitude of different administrative centres varies
ranging from 362 m to 1906 m. The foothill zone is subtropical and
has hot and humid climate. Average temperature decreases as elevations
increase in the mountains. The district experiences heavy rainfall
averaging 287 mm falling mostly between June and October and in
winter extreme cold. As a result of heavy rainfall during monsoon
season, most of the rivers and streams are highly inflated and disrupt
normal transport system and communication. Although heavy monsoon
helps regeneration of forests, it is also responsible for speedy
soil erosion and landslides which make the maintenance of roads
quite costly. Many developing activities are held up during the
monsoons. The months from October to March are the most favourable
time for intensive work for development.
PEOPLE AND CULTURE (LANGUAGE & ART FORMS ETC)
The Major tribes inhabiting this district are Bangnis(Nyishi), Akas,
Mijis and Puroiks (Sulung). Each tribe has their own dialects, customs,
and religion. Social and cultural events are very much associated
with their life, environment and other relevant activities.
The Bangnis also called Nishi, Nishang, Nissi or
Dafla and Sullungs inhabit the area contagious to the North Earstern
Kameng extending upto Lower Subansiri District. The Akas inhibit
the Bana Area and Mijis inhibit to the region eastern of West Kameng
District i.e., Lada Circle.
The Marriage of the Bangnis takes place through
the process of formal negotiations between the parents of both parties.
After a stipulated bride price payment, the girl comes to live with
the husband. There are no formal ceremonies which mark the consummation
of marriage. The husband and the wife both clad in clothes and wear
a number of ornaments. Polygamy is very common.
The Sulungs (Puroiks) are a very scattered tribe.
The Sulung society is based on the unit of village community. The
Sulungs own land but in some cases they are dependent upon their
Bangni Master.
The Festival of the Bangnis is Nyokum Yullo which
is celebrated in the month of Februaly. The local priest (Nibu)
does the devination by examining the liver of a fowl and the yolk
of an egg respectively. The site where the festival is performed
is called Nyokum Kyageng. The Sulungs celebrate Gumkum Gumpa in
the month of April.
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