Nongtalang


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, is one of the oldest colleges in Meghalaya.
Colleges and Institution providing higher studies
Prominent schools and higher secondary institutions
  • Nongtalang Government Secondary School, Nongtalang
  • St Joseph Secondary School, Nongtalang

    Localities in Nongtalang

  • Khlachympa
  • Nongtalang Mission
  • Banan
  • Shnongklor
  • New Nonglamin
  • Amsohmeheleng
  • Kordu
  • Remusan
  • Shnongpdeng
  • Tympang Club
  • Amlariang
  • Nongtalang Shnongthmai
  • Amsohmeheleng
  • Katdoh

    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.

Health

The town is home to a number of educational institutions and Health care Centre like Nongtalang Community Health Center.