About District

  • Creation & Geography: East Kameng District was formed in 1980 by splitting the former Kameng District into East and West Kameng. It covers 4,134 sq. km, with Seppa as its headquarters.

  • History: Formerly part of Assam and later the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA), it became part of the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh in 1972 (which gained a Legislative Assembly in 1975).

  • Administration: Led by a Deputy Commissioner, the district is split into 2 subdivisions (Seppa and Chayengtajo) and 13 administrative circles. Traditional village councils settle local civil and minor criminal disputes.

  • Demographics: 87.25% of the population belongs to Scheduled Tribes, primarily the Bangni and Sulung tribes.

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Helpline Contacts

  • Citizen's Call center - 155300
  • Child Helpline - 1098
  • Women Helpline - 1091
  • Crime Stopper - 1090
  • Commissioner of Rescue & Relief - 1070

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