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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Nampong
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Arunachal Pradesh]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Changlang district|Changlang]]
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| elevation_m = 308
| population_total = 4424
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| postal_code = 792123
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'''Nampong''' is a [[census town]] in the [[Changlang District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It is located close to the [[Pangsau Pass]], being the last town on the Indian side,<ref>[http://www.alltravels.com/india/arunachal-pradesh/dumpani-bli-iii/photos/current-photo-35046038 Nampong, last Indian town on way to Pan Saung Burma]</ref> at an elevation of 308 metres. [[Nampong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Nampong]] is one of the 60 constituencies of Arunachal. Name of current MLA (August-2016) of Nampong constituency is '''[[Laisam Simai]]'''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nampong MLA|url=http://arunachalassembly.gov.in/mla.html|accessdate=14 August 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819210824/http://www.arunachalassembly.gov.in/mla.html|archivedate=19 August 2016}}</ref>

==History==

Nampong was one of the towns on the infamous [[Ledo Road]], known also as "Stilwell Road" after general [[Joseph Stilwell]],<ref>[http://www.tinsukia.nic.in/stilwell.asp The Stilwell Road, A Historical View]</ref> and a bridge was built over the river.<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/4977133/Nampong-Bridge Coordinates: 27°17'35"N 96°7'24"E - Nampong Bridge]</ref> Owing to frequent landslides and harsh working conditions the pass was nicknamed "Hell Pass" during [[World War II|the war]] and a place known as "Hell Gate" is located in the town.<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/11787685/Nampong-Hell-Gate Nampong Hell Gate]</ref> 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 (term)|global village]] event organized every year in Nampong on 20, 21 January and 22.<ref>[http://changlang.nic.in/ppwf2009.html Pangsau Pass Winter Festival]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.aborcountrytravels.com/Stillwel.htm Stilwell Road]
*[http://changlang.nic.in/ Changlang District]
*[http://arunachaldiary.com/2009/01/pangsau-pass-winter-festival-2009-transcending-boundaries-2/ Pangsau Pass Winter Festival 2009-Transcending Boundaries]

[[Category:Cities and towns in Changlang district]]
[[Category:India–Myanmar border crossings]]

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