Changtongya Explained

Changtongya
Other Name:Mopungyimti, Ozumongdak
Settlement Type:town
Pushpin Map:India Nagaland
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Nagaland, India
Coordinates:26.57°N 94.7°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Nagaland
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Mokokchung
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:4
Elevation M:506
Population Total:7,532
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:2307
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:798613
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:0369
Registration Plate:NL-02

Changtongya is a hilly town in Mokokchung district of Nagaland. Located around 40 km north of Mokokchung and 40 km south of Tuli, it lies midway between the two largest urban centres of the district. The town is located at an altitude of 954 metres above sea level. Ao is the language spoken here.

Changtongya town comprises two main divisions: Changtongya Headquarters; and Changtongya Electrical Colony.

Geography

Changtongya is located at 26.57°N 94.7°W.[1] It has an average elevation of 506m (1,660feet).

Demographics

As per the census of 2011, the population of Changtongya town has been recorded as 7,532.[2] It is the third largest town in the district after Mokokchung and Tuli town

Nature and wildlife

Changtongya is located in the Langpangkong Range which runs in a north–south direction, the Tsula (Dikhu) river flows parallel to the range to the east, and the Melak on its west. The town has views of the Melak and the Tsula Valleys as well as the peaks and ranges of Naga hills rising from the valleys. Changtongya has a no-hunting zone reserve forest, which is a haven for bird watchers. Migratory falcons from Mongolia and Germany fly to this forest.

A feature of the Tsula (Dikhu) river is that here is a spot in the river where crude oil pops up which the locals called "menemtsu". The locals use the oil as night lamp and for other purposes.

Transport and Communication

Changtongya is well connected to every part of the district as also the state. National Highway-61 passes through this town. It is also the gateway to Longleng district where the highways to Longleng town and Tamlu originate from here.The nearest airport is Jorhat Civil Air Terminal and Dibrugarh in Assam.

Administration

Changtongya is a sub divisional headquarters under a Sub Divisional Officer, i.e. SDO (Civil).

Politics

Changtongya falls under 22 Arkakong Assembly Constituency of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Like most parts of Mokokchung District, it has been a stronghold of the Indian National Congress Party for a long time. The present MLA representing the constituency is from NPF Party.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/20/Chantongia.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chantongia
  2. Web site: Changtongya City Population Census 2011 - Nagaland. www.census2011.co.in.