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Kharsang | |
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town | |
  Kharsang Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India  Kharsang Kharsang (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°19′N 95°54′E / 27.32°N 95.90°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District | Changlang |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 9,508 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 792122 |
| Telephone code | 91-3807 |
| Vehicle registration | AR 12 |
| Nearest city | Tinsukia |
| Website | www |
Kharsang is a small town located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It serves as an administrative sub-division of the district.[citation needed]
The town's economy is primarily based on tea plantations, which serve as the main source of income for the local population.[citation needed] In addition, Kharsang has significant mineral deposits, such as coal and petroleum. Located in the area is the Kharsang Oil Field, operated by GeoEnpro Petroleum Limited, spanning an area of 11 square kilometers.[citation needed]