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'''Dhemaji district''' (Pron:deɪˈmɑ:ʤi or di:ˈmɑ:ʤi) is an administrative [[districts of Assam|district]] in the state of [[Assam]] in [[India]]. The district headquarters are located at [[Dhemaji]] and commercial headquarters being located [[Silapathar]]. The district occupies an [[area]] of 3237 km² and has a [[population]] of 686,133 (as of 2011). Main | '''Dhemaji district''' (Pron:deɪˈmɑ:ʤi or di:ˈmɑ:ʤi) is an administrative [[districts of Assam|district]] in the state of [[Assam]] in [[India]]. The district headquarters are located at [[Dhemaji]] and commercial headquarters being located [[Silapathar]]. The district occupies an [[area]] of 3237 km² and has a [[population]] of 686,133 (as of 2011). Main religions are Hindus 548,780, Muslims 10,533, Christians 6,390. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
The areas of the present district was part of the greater [[Chutiya kingdom]] along with [[Lakhimpur district|Lakhimpur]], [[Tinsukia district|Tinsukia]], [[Jorhat district|Jorhat]], [[Dibrugarh district|Dibrugarh]] and [[Sonitpur district|Sonitpur]] district from the 12th century to the 16th century until the Ahom-Chutiya | The areas of the present district was part of the greater [[Chutiya kingdom]] along with [[Lakhimpur district|Lakhimpur]], [[Tinsukia district|Tinsukia]], [[Jorhat district|Jorhat]], [[Dibrugarh district|Dibrugarh]] and [[Sonitpur district|Sonitpur]] district from the 12th century to the 16th century until the Ahom-Chutiya conflict during the early period of the 16th century. The Ahoms created a new position ''Banlungia Gohain'' to control the area. Monuments built during the Chutia rule include Malinithan, Garakhia Than, Bordoloni Than and Basudev temple. A number of monuments Ghuguha Dol, Ma Manipuri Than, Padumani Than built by the [[Ahom Dynasty|Ahom]] kings are worth visiting. | ||
Dhemaji became a fully-fledged district on 14 October 1989 when it was split from [[Lakhimpur district]].<ref name='Statoids'>{{cite web | url = http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | title = Districts of India | access-date = 2011-10-11 | last = Law | first = Gwillim | date = 2011-09-25 | work = Statoids}}</ref> | Dhemaji became a fully-fledged district on 14 October 1989 when it was split from [[Lakhimpur district]].<ref name='Statoids'>{{cite web | url = http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | title = Districts of India | access-date = 2011-10-11 | last = Law | first = Gwillim | date = 2011-09-25 | work = Statoids}}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Dhemaji district occupies an area of {{convert|3237|km2|sqmi}},<ref name="Reference Annual">{{cite book|title=India 2010: A Reference Annual | Dhemaji district occupies an area of {{convert|3237|km2|sqmi}},<ref name="Reference Annual">{{cite book|title=India 2010: A Reference Annual|publisher=Additional Director General, Publications Division, [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)]], [[Government of India]]|year=2010|isbn=978-81-230-1617-7|edition=54th|location=New Delhi, India|pages=1116|chapter=States and Union Territories: Assam: Government}}<!--| access-date = 2011-10-11 --></ref> comparatively equivalent to [[Solomon Islands]]' [[Makira Island]].<ref name='Islands'>{{cite web | url = http://islands.unep.ch/Tiarea.htm | title = Island Directory Tables: Islands by Land Area | access-date = 2011-10-11 | date = 1998-02-18 | publisher = [[United Nations Environment Program]] | quote = Makira 3,190}}</ref> It is one of the most developing districts of India, at the easternmost part of Assam. Situated in the foothills of the lower Himalayas it is relatively a small town. | ||
Being in a confluence of rivers with the mighty Brahmaputra river flanking the district and its numerous tributaries running through the district, the region is perennially affected by floods. | Being in a confluence of rivers with the mighty Brahmaputra river flanking the district and its numerous tributaries running through the district, the region is perennially affected by floods. | ||
The heart of Dhemaji district is Dhemaji Mouza (an area demarcated by the British regime for the purpose of tax collection, equivalent to a taluk or pargana in the pan-Indian context). | The heart of Dhemaji district is Dhemaji Mouza (an area demarcated by the British regime for the purpose of tax collection, equivalent to a taluk or pargana in the pan-Indian context). | ||
Secondly, Silapathar is the main business place of Dhemaji. The Bogibil project was running nearest to these place and is completed which connects | |||
Secondly, Silapathar is the main business place of Dhemaji. The Bogibil project was running nearest to these place and is completed which connects Dibrugarh. | |||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
The schools in the district include Borpataria L. P. School, Bhairabpur Netaji M. E. School, St.Francis | The notable schools in the district include Borpataria L. P. School, Bhairabpur Netaji M. E. School, St.Francis de Sales school, Dhemaji public school, Mothers pride School, Silapathar Town Hanuman Gadhi Hindi High School, Dhemaji Boy's Higher Secondary School. Colleges include Dhemaji college,Dhemaji Engineering College, Dhemaji Commerce College,Moridhal College and many others. List of colleges in Dhemaji District are: | ||
*[[Dhemaji College]] | |||
*[[Dhemaji Commerce College]] | |||
* Dhemaji Girls College | |||
*[[Moridhal College]] | |||
* Machkhowa Degree College | |||
* Sisiborgaon College | |||
* Pachim Dhemaji College | |||
* Simen Chapori College | |||
*[[Gogamukh College]] | |||
* Bordoloni Central College | |||
* Dimow College | |||
*[[Silapathar College]] | |||
*[[Silapathar Science College]] | |||
* Purbanchal College | |||
* Murkongselek College | |||
* Jonai Girls College | |||
*[[Jonai Science College]] | |||
* Akajan College | |||
*[[Dhemaji Engineering College]] | |||
* Dhemaji Polytechnic | |||
*Industrial Training Institute, Dhemaji | |||
* DIET College Dhemaji | |||
* Dhemaji PGT College (Private) | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
In 2006 the Indian government named Dhemaji one of the country's 250 [[Poverty in India|most backward districts]] (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=brgf/> It is one of the eleven districts in Assam currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF) | In 2006, the Indian government named Dhemaji as one of the country's 250 [[Poverty in India|most backward districts]] (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=brgf/> It is one of the eleven districts in Assam currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). | ||
[[Silapathar]] is the most developed city in Dhemaji district. Its economy is mainly depended upon trade and commerce for development.<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |date=September 8, 2009 |title=A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme |publisher=National Institute of Rural Development |url=http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf |access-date=September 27, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf |archive-date=April 5, 2012 }}</ref> | |||
==Divisions== | ==Divisions== | ||
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{{bar percent|[[ | {{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Assam|Hinduism]]|darkorange|95.47}} | ||
{{bar percent|[[ | {{bar percent|[[Islam in Assam|Islam]]|#008000|1.96}} | ||
{{bar percent|[[ | {{bar percent|[[Christianity in Assam|Christianity]]|dodgerblue|1.27}} | ||
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black| | {{bar percent|Tribal religion|chartreuse|0.92}} | ||
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.38}} | |||
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Hindus are 95.47% of the population. There are small minorities of Muslims (1.96%) and Christians (1.27%). | Hindus are 95.47% of the population. There are small minorities of Muslims (1.96%) and Christians (1.27%). | ||
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|caption = Languages of Dhemaji district (2011) | |caption = Languages of Dhemaji district (2011) | ||
|label1 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]] |value1 = 39.21 |color1 = gold | |label1 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]] |value1 = 39.21 |color1 = gold | ||
|label2 = [[Mishing language|Mishing]] |value2 = 32.53 |color2 = | |label2 = [[Mishing language|Mishing]] |value2 = 32.53 |color2 = darkorchid | ||
|label3 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] |value3 = 9.80 |color3 = | |label3 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] |value3 = 9.80 |color3 = saddlebrown | ||
|label4 = [[Bodo language|Bodo]] |value4 = 6.95 |color4 = | |label4 = [[Bodo language|Bodo]] |value4 = 6.95 |color4 = royalblue | ||
|label5 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]] |value5 = 5.26 |color5 = pink | |label5 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]] |value5 = 5.26 |color5 = pink | ||
|label6 = [[Hindi]] |value6 = 1.49 |color6 = orange | |label6 = [[Hindi]] |value6 = 1.49 |color6 = orange | ||
|label7 = Others |value7 =4.76 |color7 = grey | |label7 = Others |value7 = 4.76 |color7 = grey | ||
}} | }} | ||
According to the 2011 census, 39.21% of the district's population speaks [[Assamese language|Assamese]], 32.53% [[Mising language|Mising]], 9.80% [[Bengali language|Bengali]], 6.95% [[Boro language (India)|Boro]], 5.26% [[Nepali language|Nepali]] and 1.49% [[Hindi]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref> | According to the 2011 census, 39.21% of the district's population speaks [[Assamese language|Assamese]], 32.53% [[Mising language|Mising]], 9.80% [[Bengali language|Bengali]], 6.95% [[Boro language (India)|Boro]], 5.26% [[Nepali language|Nepali]] and 1.49% [[Hindi]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref> | ||
==Township areas== | ==Township areas== | ||
* [[Dhemaji]] | * [[Dhemaji]] | ||
* [[Dimow]] | * [[Dimow]] | ||
* Gogamukh | * [[Gogamukh]] | ||
* [[Jonai]] | * [[Jonai Bazar]] | ||
* [[Silapathar]] | * [[Silapathar]] | ||
* Simen Chapori | * [[Simen Chapori]] | ||
* [[Sissiborgaon]] | * [[Sissiborgaon]] | ||
* [[Telam]] | * [[Telam]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:57, 8 May 2022
Dhemaji district | |
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 Paddy fields near Dhemaji | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| Division | Upper Assam |
| Headquarters | Dhemaji |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Lakhimpur |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | Dhemaji, Jonai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,237 km2 (1,250 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 686,133 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS-DM |
| Website | http://dhemaji.nic.in/ |
Dhemaji district (Pron:deɪˈmɑ:ʤi or di:ˈmɑ:ʤi) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are located at Dhemaji and commercial headquarters being located Silapathar. The district occupies an area of 3237 km² and has a population of 686,133 (as of 2011). Main religions are Hindus 548,780, Muslims 10,533, Christians 6,390.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The district's name Dhemaji is derived from the Deori-Chutia word Dema-ji which means great water indicating it to be a flood-prone region.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
The areas of the present district was part of the greater Chutiya kingdom along with Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Sonitpur district from the 12th century to the 16th century until the Ahom-Chutiya conflict during the early period of the 16th century. The Ahoms created a new position Banlungia Gohain to control the area. Monuments built during the Chutia rule include Malinithan, Garakhia Than, Bordoloni Than and Basudev temple. A number of monuments Ghuguha Dol, Ma Manipuri Than, Padumani Than built by the Ahom kings are worth visiting.
Dhemaji became a fully-fledged district on 14 October 1989 when it was split from Lakhimpur district.[3]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Dhemaji district occupies an area of 3,237 square kilometres (1,250 sq mi),[4] comparatively equivalent to Solomon Islands' Makira Island.[5] It is one of the most developing districts of India, at the easternmost part of Assam. Situated in the foothills of the lower Himalayas it is relatively a small town.
Being in a confluence of rivers with the mighty Brahmaputra river flanking the district and its numerous tributaries running through the district, the region is perennially affected by floods.
The heart of Dhemaji district is Dhemaji Mouza (an area demarcated by the British regime for the purpose of tax collection, equivalent to a taluk or pargana in the pan-Indian context).
Secondly, Silapathar is the main business place of Dhemaji. The Bogibil project was running nearest to these place and is completed which connects Dibrugarh.
Education[edit | edit source]
The notable schools in the district include Borpataria L. P. School, Bhairabpur Netaji M. E. School, St.Francis de Sales school, Dhemaji public school, Mothers pride School, Silapathar Town Hanuman Gadhi Hindi High School, Dhemaji Boy's Higher Secondary School. Colleges include Dhemaji college,Dhemaji Engineering College, Dhemaji Commerce College,Moridhal College and many others. List of colleges in Dhemaji District are:
- Dhemaji Girls College
- Machkhowa Degree College
- Sisiborgaon College
- Pachim Dhemaji College
- Simen Chapori College
- Bordoloni Central College
- Dimow College
- Purbanchal College
- Murkongselek College
- Jonai Girls College
- Akajan College
- Dhemaji Polytechnic
- Industrial Training Institute, Dhemaji
- DIET College Dhemaji
- Dhemaji PGT College (Private)
Economy[edit | edit source]
In 2006, the Indian government named Dhemaji as one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[6] It is one of the eleven districts in Assam currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).
Silapathar is the most developed city in Dhemaji district. Its economy is mainly depended upon trade and commerce for development.[6]
Divisions[edit | edit source]
There are two Assam Legislative Assembly constituencies in this district: Dhemaji and Jonai.[7] Both are designated for scheduled tribes.[7] They make up a part of the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha constituency.[8] Dhemaji district is politically very poor. Community politics is main reason for this. As of 2019, Pradhan Baruah is MP (Member of Parliament), Ranuj Pegu is MLA from Dhemaji and Bhubon Pegu from Jonai.[9]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1901 | 21,324 | — |
| 1911 | 26,930 | +2.36% |
| 1921 | 36,106 | +2.98% |
| 1931 | 44,742 | +2.17% |
| 1941 | 54,896 | +2.07% |
| 1951 | 64,745 | +1.66% |
| 1961 | 113,439 | +5.77% |
| 1971 | 230,762 | +7.36% |
| 1991 | 478,830 | +3.72% |
| 2001 | 571,944 | +1.79% |
| 2011 | 686,133 | +1.84% |
| source:[10] | ||
According to the 2011 census Dhemaji district has a population of 686,133,[1] roughly equal to the nation of Equatorial Guinea[11] or the US state of North Dakota.[12] This gives it a ranking of 504th in India (out of a total of 640).[1] The district has a population density of 213 inhabitants per square kilometre (550/sq mi) .[1] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 20.3%.[1] Dhemaji has a sex ratio of 949 females for every 1000 males,[1] and a literacy rate of 69.07%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 6.45% and 47.45% of the population respectively.[1]
Hindus are 95.47% of the population. There are small minorities of Muslims (1.96%) and Christians (1.27%).
According to the 2011 census, 39.21% of the district's population speaks Assamese, 32.53% Mising, 9.80% Bengali, 6.95% Boro, 5.26% Nepali and 1.49% Hindi as their first language.[14]
Township areas[edit | edit source]
Flora and fauna[edit | edit source]
In 1996 Dhemaji district became home to the Bardoibum-Beelmukh Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi).[15] It shares the park with Lakhimpur district.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "District census 2011 - Dhemaji" (PDF). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-06-11.
- ↑ Brown, W.B. An Outline of the Deori-Chutia language. Assam secretariat printing office,1895, p. 70.
- ↑ Law, Gwillim (2011-09-25). "Districts of India". Statoids. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
- ↑ "States and Union Territories: Assam: Government". India 2010: A Reference Annual (54th ed.). New Delhi, India: Additional Director General, Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), Government of India. 2010. p. 1116. ISBN 978-81-230-1617-7.
- ↑ "Island Directory Tables: Islands by Land Area". United Nations Environment Program. 1998-02-18. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
Makira 3,190
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ministry of Panchayati Raj (September 8, 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 5, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "List of Assembly Constituencies showing their Revenue & Election District wise break - up" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Assam website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ↑ "List of Assembly Constituencies showing their Parliamentary Constituencies wise break - up" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Assam website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ↑ "MEMBERS OF ASSAM LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY". Government of Assam, Directorate of Information & Public Relations. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
- ↑ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
- ↑ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Retrieved 2011-10-01.
Equatorial Guinea 668,225 July 2011 est.
- ↑ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-10-19. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
North Dakota 672,591
- ↑ "C-16 Population By Religion - Assam". census.gov.in. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ↑ 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue
- ↑ Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment. "Protected areas: Assam". Archived from the original on August 23, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
External links[edit | edit source]
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