Habitation: The Apatani inhabit Ziro and Hapoli situated in the lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. According to Haimendorf, the Apatani call themselves as Tani. They believe that their community has descended from the mythical father Abo Tani. According to Haimendorf, the Apatani society has two major endogamous divisions called as Mite and Mura which he later substituted as Guth and Guchi. The divisions are further divided into several exogamous clans. Although the Mite enjoy a higher social status then the Mura, both the groups are interdependent on each other socio-economically. The Apatani society is divided vertically into villages called as lemba, ward centred on nago which is the ritual centre for two or more clan, clans called as halu, sub clans known as tulu and kin clusters called as uru.

Family: The normal of nuclear family is seen among the Apatani. The sons inherit the paternal property. The daughters only inherits the movable property like clothes and ornaments. They inherit a share of the tasang-tavine from their mother. After death of the Father, it is the son who is the controlling power in the family. But in matters related to property he has to consult his widow mother.

Livelihood: The Apatani traditionally Village Council known as Buliang, consists of clan representatives. There is the head-man, who is assisted by several persons. The akha buliang acts as the consultant, the yapa buliang tries to resolve disputes arising in the village, another group of members called as miha or ajang buliang assist the older buliangs in their work by acting as messengers.

'Traditional Apatani religion involves worshipping a number of sprits who are thought to be responsible for the various turns in human life. There is the presence of the Nago in the village. Another centre is called as the yugyang, which is used during the Mloko festival. The Nyibu acts as the religious priests. The major festivals of the tribe are the Mloko, Moram and Dree. Mloko and Dree are community festivals having agro-religious significance and Moram festival is celebrated in families and is considered as a fertility rite. At present, the Apatani worships Donyi-Polo.