About Seppa

Seppa is a significant town of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the district headquarters of the East Kameng district of Arunachal. The town lies on the banks of the Kameng River.

Demography of Seppa

According to the 2001 census, Seppa had a population of 14,965. The average literacy rate is 53%. The population of Seppa comprises of tribes like Nishi, Sullung and Aka. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Seppa. Pisiculture is also an important source of income.

Services and Utilities in Seppa

The electricity services in Seppa are provided by the Department of Power Arunachal Pradesh, headquartered in Itanagar and supervises the electrical services throughout the state. The postal services are headed by the Indian Postal Services and there is a single bank State Bank of India in Seppa providing banking facilities:

State Bank Of India
Address:
Dist.East.Kameng
796181
Arunachal Pradesh
Contact: 03787- 222245, 223065
IFSC Code: SBIN0005738
Branch Code: 005738
MICR Code: 784002527

Central Bank Of India
Address:
Opp Police Station,
Po Seppa,
Dist-East Kameng
Arunachal Pradesh
PIN -790102
Contact: 022-22612008
IFSC Code: CBIN0284631
Branch Code: 284631

Tourism in Seppa

The tourist places in Seppa include Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary and a number of valleys and rivers flowing through the town. There are also hills and trekking facilities in the Seppa. Being a town which is just beside the river Kameng, hence angling and fishing is a very popular sport here. Tourists love to set up their camps here and then go on fish hunting.

How to Reach Seppa

By Road:
The Seppa town is located at a distance of around 160 kms from state capital Itanagar and 123 kms from Tezpur in Assam.

By Air:
The nearest airport is in Salonbari in Tezpur. There is also a helipad in Seppa.

By Rail:
The nearest railway station is in Bhalukpong.