Nongtalang is a rural town in West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India. It is a popular tourist destination, notably for the Rbang Amkhlew Living Root Bridge.
Population The town population is around 5,600 people.The people of Nongtalang are mostly War-Jaintias, a tribal group native to Meghalaya. They also a unique language and religion.
Connectivity Nongtalang is well connected by roadways to Shillong, Meghalaya's state capital, and Jowai, the district headquarters. Shillong is 98 km away and Jowai is 42 km away.
Communication services Fixed telephone lines are not available in this small town. Internet services are available only through wireless broadband. It is only two cellular providers available i.e. Bharti Airtel 5G & Jio 5G.
Institutions in Nongtalang The Nongtalang College, a private college run by the village Council (Village Durbar of Nongtalang), is one of the oldest colleges in Meghalaya. Colleges and Institution providing higher studies Nongtalang CollegeNongtalang CollegeNongtalang College Website
Prominent schools and higher secondary institutions Nongtalang Government Secondary School, NongtalangThe Gazette of Meghalaya St Joseph Secondary School, NongtalangMBOSE - Meghalaya Board of School Education
Localities in Nongtalang
Khlachympa Nongtalang Mission Banan Shnongklor New Nonglamin (New Nongtalang) Amsohmeheleng (New Nongtalang) Kordu (Amkor) (New Nongtalang)
Remusan Shnongpdeng Tympang Club Amlariang Nongtalang Shnongthmai (New Nongtalang) Amsohmeheleng(New Nongtalang) Katdoh (New Nongtalang)
Places of interest The town is surrounded by hills and forests, and there are a number of waterfalls and the Rbang Amkhlew Living Root Bridge.Rbang Amkhlew Living Root Bridge
Health The town is home to a number of educational institutions and Health care Centre like Nongtalang Community Health Center (CHC).Nongtalang Community Health Center
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