Boleng

Boleng is a small town in the Siang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.[1] It is located about 100 km away from Pasighat East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the district HQ of Siang District.

The town is located in between the mountains. The scenery of the town is very good and glorious.

People of almost each and every part of India can be seen here.

Connectivity

The town is connected to Pasighat and Along by daily private sumo service. Pasighat is having Fleet services. Pasighat also connects with the nearest railway Station Murkongselek Railway Station.

Demography

As of 2011 India census, Boleng had a population of 5,776. Males constitute 51.3% of the population and females 48.7%. Boleng has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 53.6%, and female literacy is 46.4%.

Boleng is predominantly inhabited by the Adi people who are known for their colourful Ponung dance and war dance called Taapu. Boleng is also ideal for adventure sports activities. The archaeological site of Malinithan (200 km) in neighbouring West Siang district is linked to the legend of Lord Krishna and his wife Rukmini. The dismembered head of Sati (Parvati) is said to have fallen at Akashiganga (100 km according to ancient Hindu myth.

Boleng, Siang
Boleng, Siang
Boleng, Siang

References
  1. Amar, Sangno (1 December 2014). "Tension over district headquarters simmers at Pangin-Boleng". The Arunachal Times.

2.Boleng district HQ of Siang District.

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