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'''Patharkandi''' is a township located in [[Karimganj district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Assam]]. It is 350 kilometres south of the state capital [[Guwahati]] and 32 kilometres south of the district headquarters [[Karimganj]].
'''Patharkandi''' is a township located in [[Karimganj district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Assam]]. It is 350 kilometres south of the state capital [[Guwahati]] and 32 kilometres south of the district headquarters [[Karimganj]].
Approximately 90% of Patharkandi's residents are [[Bengalis]] who speak the Sylheti dialect, the rest being [[Bishnupriya Manipuri]], [[Meiteis]] and some tribal groups like [[Khasi people|Khasi]] and [[Dimasa people|Dimasa Kachari]].
Patharkandi is situated by the bank of the [[Longai River]]. Patharkandi is also an important police station and a name of [[List of constituencies of Assam Legislative Assembly|an Assam Legislative Assembly constituency]].
It is an important market place in the district because it is main corridor to the Tripura from Assam. It includes prominent schools such as Central Public School, Patharkandi which is the only CBSE school in the township. Other SEBA Board Prominent Private Schools are- Madani Bangla Academy,Patharkandi Collegiate School, Pranavananda vidya Mandir,  Keuti Bangla Academy. Some of the important villages around Patharkandi are:
▪️Jamirala
▪️Mendibari
▪️ Bilbari
▪️Unaam (ONGC)
▪️Nalugaon
▪️Defalala
▪️Kartiktila
▪️Chengjur
▪️Jurbari
▪️Tilabari
▪️Gokila
▪️Puran Chandpur
▪️Lakhipur
▪️Rajbari
#
==Etymology==
The name "Patharkandi" originated from the [[Bengali language|Bengali]] word ''pathar'' (meaning "paddy field") and ''kandi'' (meaning "riverbank"). Many peoples said the real old name is "Patarkandi" ( পাতারকান্দি ) this name was kept hence the [[forest]] and tree was much tree leaf feeding [[elephants]] with bundle the word ''patar'' (meaning "tree leaf ") and ''kandi'' (meaning "bundles ").


==History==
[[Bengali language|Bengali]] and [[Meitei language|Meitei(Manipuri)]] are the official languages of this region.<ref name="BnOff">{{Cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/govt-withdraws-assamese-as-official-language-from-barak-valley-114090901180_1.html |title=Govt withdraws Assamese as official language from Barak valley |agency=Press Trust of India |date=9 September 2014 |work=Business Standard India |access-date=29 January 2018 |archive-date=29 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129195116/http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/govt-withdraws-assamese-as-official-language-from-barak-valley-114090901180_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Meitei">{{Cite news |last=Purkayastha |first=Biswa Kalyan |date=24 February 2024 |title=Assam recognises Manipuri as associate official language in four districts |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/assam-recognises-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts-101708770769105.html |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=26 February 2024}}</ref>
{{see also|Pratapgarh Kingdom}}
Patharkandi was formerly known as Pratapgarh. An independent state of Pratapgarh was established by Malik Pratap in the 15th century.
 
==Connectivity==
# Patharkandi is connected by road and railways to the rest of the country.
Regular bus services connect Patharkandi with [[Guwahati]], [[Shillong]] and [[Agartala]] via NH 6 (previously NH 44). Now up to Kanmoon (Mizoram) via Rangamati.
 
==Offices and Places==
* Patharkandi Circle Office
* Block Elementary Education Office
* Block Development Office
* Employment Exchange Office
* Electricity Office
* BSNL Office
* Patharkandi Petrol Pump
* Patharkandi Police Station
* Ptaharkandi Hospital
* And many more


==Politics==
==Politics==
Patharkandi is part of the [[Patharkandi (Assembly constituency)|Patharkandi Assembly constituency]] and the [[Karimganj (Lok Sabha constituency)|Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency]].
Patharkandi is part of the [[Patharkandi (Assembly constituency)|Patharkandi Assembly constituency]] and the [[Karimganj (Lok Sabha constituency)|Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency]].
<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/03/Patharkandi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Patharkandi]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/03/Patharkandi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Patharkandi]</ref>
<ref>http://www.assaminfo.com/districts/16/karimganj.htm</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.assaminfo.com/districts/16/karimganj.htm|title=Karimganj district, Informations about Karimganj, tourist places, hospitals in Karimganj, banks in Karimganj}}</ref>
 
==Education==
College
* The college of Patharkandi are run by the state govt.and private organisation.A B.Ed. college is also here.
 
==Schools==
The schools of Patharkandi are run by the state government and private organisations. [[Bengali language|Bengali]] and [[English language|English]] and [[Bishnupriya Manipuri]] are the primary languages of instruction. Prominent schools of Patharkandi include:               
* Model Higher Secondary School.                      * Asimia Higher Secondary School.                 
* Jamini Mohan Girls High School             
* Premomoyee Senior Basic Model
* Asimia M.V.School
* KEUTI BANGLA ACADEMY
* Asimia M.E Madrssa
=Institutions=                 * korak Bikash Sayonton Bidyalaya               
* South Point English School
* Patharkandi Collegiate School
▪ Central Public School Patherkandi
▪ Holy Children Higher Secondary School
* Modern English School
*Pioneer Academy,Asimganj  *Pranabananda Bidyamandir    *Rajbari M.E.school
==CLUBS==                  * Pallimangal Club & Library * Bhrattrisangha Club          x Janapriya Mahila Samity    * Panchashikha,Nabarun Club  * Insat Sports Club          * Swami Vivekananda Club    * Nabajagaron Club.          * Chaturanga Nattya Sangstha
 
==Banks==
* [[Assam Gramin Vikash Bank]]
* [[Bandhan Bank]]
* [[Punjab National Bank]] (Kathaltali branch)
* [[State Bank of India]]             
* [[United Bank of India]]
 
== Gallery ==
 
 
 
((Amar Jawan and War Memorial))
((Sena Shaheed Bedi))
 
==Notable people==
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* [[Prof Md Fokhrul Islam]], former MLA, Patharkandi
* Dr [[K M Baharul Islam]], Professor at [[Indian Institute of Management Kashipur]], Fellow, [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]]
*Dr Devendra Kr Sinha, Gold Medalist and President of India's award winner(ESM Nirmal Sinha)
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Patharkandi railway station]]
* [[Patharkandi railway station]]
* [[Patharkandi (Assembly constituency)]]
* [[Patharkandi (Assembly constituency)]]
*Defence Structure- Amar Jawan & War Memorial and Sena Shaheed Bedi(ESM N Sinha)
*Historical place---Mundomala Dighi (ESM N Sinha)


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:52, 1 June 2025

Patharkandi
Town
Patharkandi is located in Assam
Patharkandi
Patharkandi
Location in Assam, India
Patharkandi is located in India
Patharkandi
Patharkandi
Patharkandi (India)
Coordinates: 24°36′31″N 92°19′17″E / 24.60861°N 92.32139°E / 24.60861; 92.32139
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictKarimganj
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
788724
Lok Sabha constituencyKarimganj (Lok Sabha constituency)
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPatharkandi (Assembly constituency)

Patharkandi is a township located in Karimganj district in the Indian state of Assam. It is 350 kilometres south of the state capital Guwahati and 32 kilometres south of the district headquarters Karimganj.

Bengali and Meitei(Manipuri) are the official languages of this region.[1][2]

Politics[edit | edit source]

Patharkandi is part of the Patharkandi Assembly constituency and the Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency. [3] [4]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Govt withdraws Assamese as official language from Barak valley". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 9 September 2014. Archived from the original on 29 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Purkayastha, Biswa Kalyan (24 February 2024). "Assam recognises Manipuri as associate official language in four districts". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  3. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Patharkandi
  4. ↑ "Karimganj district, Informations about Karimganj, tourist places, hospitals in Karimganj, banks in Karimganj".
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