Chakma people are tribal people having their own distinct language, script, culture, customs, traditions, unique dresses, rituals, beliefs, religion and festivals. Like all other tribes of AP, Chakmas belong to Indo-Mongoloid family. Similarly Hajong people are also tribals having their own language, customs and traditions. Both the tribes are residing in 45 villages spread across Changlang, Namsai and Papum Pare districts of the state.