Changlang

Changlang
Town
Changlang Show map of Arunachal Pradesh Changlang Show map of India Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°07′N 95°43′E / 27.12°N 95.71°E / 27.12; 95.71Coordinates: 27°07′N 95°43′E / 27.12°N 95.71°E / 27.12; 95.71
Country	India
State	Arunachal Pradesh
District	Changlang
Population (2001)
• Total	6,394
Languages
• Official	English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Telephone code	03808
Vehicle registration	AR
Climate	Cwa
Website	www.changlang.nic.in

Changlang is a census town and headquarters of the Changlang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. 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 hydro power.

Changlang is located at the co-ordinates 27°07′N 95°43′E / 27.12°N 95.71°E / 27.12; 95.71.

As of 2001^[update] India census, Changlang had a population of 6,394. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Changlang has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 65%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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