According to the Census 2001 the total population of West Kameng recorded was 74,595. the main tribals of this district are the Aka, Miji, Monpa, Bugun Sherdukpen folks who practice their own religious norms.
West Kameng of Arunachal Pradesh attracts tourists across the globe. This district is a perfect representation of the splendid beauty of nature.
The primary economy resource of for West Kameng district is agriculture. A large portion of the total land area is dedicated for cultivation and vegetation. Other industries like animal husbandry, fishery and some other govt. and private organizations are also growing in that district in a large scale. The age old textile and handicraft industry is still working as a heritage industry of Arunachal Pradesh.
The most prominent feature of this district can be shown in its educational infrastructure. This district meditates in giving quality education in its several primary, secondary and higher secondary schools. Besides these one can find a Farmers Training Institute and an Industrial Training Institute there. The West Kamang District is also devoted in bringing a condensed IT infrastructure for the meritorious students of Arunachal Pradesh.
The most popular tourist destinations of this district counts the Dirang fort, the Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Ling Monastery and the BhalukPong. Rupa a major handicraft factory of Arunachal Pradesh is also a popular place for the tourists there.
A juxtaposition of both the rural and urban culture is visible in the West Kameng District at Arunachal Pradesh
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Changlang Dibangvalley East-kameng
East-siang Lohit Lowersubansiri
Tawang Tirap Uppersubansiri
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