Nampong is a
census town
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in the
Changlang District in the
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Arunachal Pradesh
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. It is located close to the
Pangsau Pass, being the last town on the Indian side, at an elevation of 308 metres.
Nampong
Nampong is a census town in the Changlang District in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is located close to the Pangsau Pass, being the last town on the Indian side, at an elevation of 308 metres. Nampong is one of the 60 constitue ...
is one of the 60 constituencies of Arunachal. Name of current MLA (August-2016) of Nampong constituency is
Laisam Simai
Laisam Simai is an Indian politician from the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Simai was elected from the Nampong constituency in the 2014 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, standing as a BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP; ; ...
.
History
Nampong was one of the towns on the infamous
Ledo Road, known also as "Stilwell Road" after general
Joseph Stilwell
Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell (March 19, 1883 – October 12, 1946) was a United States Army general who served in the China Burma India Theater during World War II. An early American popular hero of the war for leading a column walking ...
, and a bridge was built over the river. Owing to frequent landslides and harsh working conditions the pass was nicknamed "Hell Pass" during
the war and a place known as "Hell Gate" is located in the town. The Tangsa's are the inhabitants of Nampong. It is also the last town in eastern Corner of India which shares a boundary with Myanmar. Every month people are allowed to visit Myanmar through a pass named as "Pangsau Pass" which was known as "Hell Pass". Every 10, 20, and 30 of the month, the people are allowed to visit Myanmar.
Demography
The Tangsas are the dominant tribe of Nampong which is one of the major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. There are different sub-tribes within the Tangsa, namely Tikhak, Muklom, Havi, Longchang, Mossang, Jugli, Kimsing, Ronrang, Mungrey, Longphi, Longri, Ponthai, Sangwal, Yongkuk, Sakieng, Thamphang, etc. They are of Mongoloid descent. According to the legends, The Tangsas originated in a hill called Masoi Sinarupam, (Myanmar). They migrated to India in the 1740s from the north of Myanmar and migrated to the present habitat only in the early 18th century. Traditionally, they are believers of Bon Faith which is portrayed by the spirit and ceremonial animal slaughters. Nonetheless, over the years, many have converted to Buddhism and Christianity.
Economy
The Tangsas are laborious and peace-loving community. They are experts in handicrafts particularly in woodcarving. The major populations of the Tangsa are agriculturist by occupation.
Culture
The lifestyle in Nampong is uncomplicated. Survival is simple.
Pangsau Pass Winter Festival
The Pangsau Pass Winter Festival is a
global village event organized every year in Nampong on 20, 21 January and 22.
Pangsau Pass Winter Festival
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References
External links
Changlang DistrictPangsau Pass Winter Festival 2009-Transcending Boundaries
Cities and towns in Changlang district
India–Myanmar border crossings