[1] It is the third largest town in the district after Mokokchung and Tuli town Changtongya is located in the Langpangkong Range which runs in a north–south direction, the Tsula (Dikhu) river flows parallel to the range to the east, and the Melak on its west.

[citation needed] Changtongya has a no-hunting zone reserve forest, which is a haven for bird watchers.

[citation needed] Changtongya is well connected to every part of the district as also the state.

The nearest airport is Jorhat Civil Air Terminal and Dibrugarh in Assam.

Like most parts of Mokokchung District, it has been a stronghold of the Indian National Congress Party for a long time.