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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Ghilamara | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
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| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Area | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Assam, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|27.31|N|94.41|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Assam]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Lakhimpur district|Lakhimpur]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = 1 | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 269 | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 80205 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] -->787053 | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = AS | ||
| website | | website = {{URL|www.lakhimpur.nic.in/}} | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = }} | ||
'''Ghilamara''' is a small town situated in the far east of [[Lakhimpur district|Lakhimpur]] district in [[Assam]]. | '''Ghilamara''' is a small town situated in the far east of [[Lakhimpur district|Lakhimpur]] district in [[Assam]]. | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
As the place is situated in bank of Arunachal hill, the weather is pretty cold in the month of January and very hot in the month Jul-Aug. | As the place is situated in bank of Arunachal hill, the weather is pretty cold in the month of January and very hot in the month Jul-Aug. The average temperature in winter season is from {{convert|5|to|20|°C|°F}} and in summer it increases to {{convert|18|-|36|°C|°F}}. Annual rain ranges from {{convert|200|to|250|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}}. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
This area was under the [[Chutiya kingdom|Chutia kings]] until the | This area was under the [[Chutiya kingdom|Chutia kings]] until the [[Ahom kingdom|Ahom]]s annexed it in 1523 A.D. At least four copper plates have been recovered from the region till date which were issued by Chutia kings between 14th and 15th century.<ref>{{harvcol|Baruah|2007|pp=579–590}}</ref> These include: | ||
* One issued by king Satyanarayan in 1392 A.D. at Dhenukhana. | * One issued by king Satyanarayan in 1392 A.D. at Dhenukhana. | ||
* One issued by king Satyanarayan originally in 1393 A.D. and revised by king Dharmanarayan in 1435 A.D. | * One issued by king Satyanarayan originally in 1393 A.D. and revised by king Dharmanarayan in 1435 A.D. | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
There is a lack of historical data to detail the source of the name ''Ghilamara''. Based on legends and local oral folklore, the name ''Ghilamara'' is originated with the story that revolves around Ghila,a Chutia rebel leader. The Ahom army defeated the Chutia rebels and killed Ghila in a paddy field which was named thereafter as ''Ghilamara field'' - which means ''Field where Ghila was killed''.<ref>Kalita, Jitaram, ''Dhakuakhana Mahkumar Thair Naamor Itibriti aru Anyanyo Prabandha'', p. 25.</ref> | There is a lack of historical data to detail the source of the name ''Ghilamara''. Based on legends and local oral folklore, the name ''Ghilamara'' is originated with the story that revolves around Ghila, a Chutia rebel leader. The Ahom army under [[Sukhaamphaa]] (1552–1603) defeated the Chutia rebels and killed Ghila in a paddy field which was named thereafter as ''Ghilamara field'' - which means ''Field where Ghila was killed''.<ref>Kalita, Jitaram, ''Dhakuakhana Mahkumar Thair Naamor Itibriti aru Anyanyo Prabandha'', p. 25.</ref> | ||
==Infrastructure== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
===Healthcare=== | ===Healthcare=== | ||
# Govt. Hospital= 1<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cic.nic.in/cicwebpages/Assam/ghilamara/webpage%20ghi/block.htm |title= | # Govt. Hospital= 1<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cic.nic.in/cicwebpages/Assam/ghilamara/webpage%20ghi/block.htm |title=Block Profile |access-date=21 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923203322/http://www.cic.nic.in/cicwebpages/Assam/ghilamara/webpage%20ghi/block.htm |archive-date=23 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
# Primary health center=2<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northbankcollege.com/|title=【完全ガイド】TOMクリニックが選ばれる3つのワケ！|website=Northbankcollege.com|accessdate=6 August 2019}}</ref> | # Primary health center=2<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northbankcollege.com/|title=【完全ガイド】TOMクリニックが選ばれる3つのワケ！|website=Northbankcollege.com|accessdate=6 August 2019}}</ref> | ||
===Veterinary=== | ===Veterinary=== | ||
1. Veterinary hospital= 1 | 1. Veterinary hospital= 1 | ||
===Water=== | ===Water=== | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
The local economy is yet in quite backward state. The major occupation is agriculture. | The local economy is yet in quite backward state. The major occupation is agriculture. Road networks: people says, "it's better than before". | ||
Once famous bird sanctuary "Bordoibam Pakshi Uddyan" is now in very pitiful shape due to lack of attention from authorities. There is an industrial training institute) building constructed in the center point of Ghilamara which is yet to start. | Once famous bird sanctuary "Bordoibam Pakshi Uddyan" is now in very pitiful shape due to lack of attention from authorities. There is an industrial training institute) building constructed in the center point of Ghilamara which is yet to start. | ||
==Educational Institution== | ==Educational Institution== | ||
The locales of Ghilamara have been advanced in the area of education, despite being economically backward. A good number of institutions are there starting from primary education to higher education. North Bank college had been one of the pioneer on the north bank of Brahmaputra, established in 1961. Being | The locales of Ghilamara have been advanced in the area of education, despite being economically backward. A good number of institutions are there starting from primary education to higher education. North Bank college had been one of the pioneer on the north bank of Brahmaputra, established in 1961. Being the second oldest institution of higher education in the undivided Lakhimpur District, North Bank College has been rendering higher education to the ambitious youths of this backward area and facilitating for their present livelihood. | ||
1. [[North Bank College]]<BR /> | 1. [[North Bank College]]<BR /> | ||
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7. Ghilamara Girls MV School<BR /> | 7. Ghilamara Girls MV School<BR /> | ||
8. [[Ghilamara Model Lower Primary School]]<BR /> | 8. [[Ghilamara Model Lower Primary School]]<BR /> | ||
9. Sankardev Shishu | 9. [[Sankardev Shishu Niketan Ghilamara]]<BR /> | ||
10. Ghilamara Music and Art College<BR /> | 10. Ghilamara Music and Art College<BR /> | ||
11. North Bank Fine Art College<BR /> | 11. North Bank Fine Art College<BR /> | ||
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9. Block Elementary Education Office<BR/> | 9. Block Elementary Education Office<BR/> | ||
10. Ghilamara Development Block | 10. Ghilamara Development Block | ||
==Notes== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{ | *{{cite book |last=Baruah|url=https://archive.org/details/chutiaburanji/mode/2up|first=Swarnalata|title=Chutia Jatir Buranji|date=2007}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Lakhimpur district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Lakhimpur district]] | ||
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Ghilamara | |
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Area | |
  Ghilamara Location in Assam, India  Ghilamara Ghilamara (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°19′N 94°25′E / 27.31°N 94.41°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Lakhimpur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 269 km2 (104 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 1 |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 80,205 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (770/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AS |
| Website | www |
Ghilamara is a small town situated in the far east of Lakhimpur district in Assam.
Geographical description[edit | edit source]
Situated in border of Lakhimpur and Dheamji districts; Ghilamara is a beautiful, serene, peaceful, small town in the district of Lakhimpur, Assam, India. Dhemaji is on the east, Gogamukh is on the north, Brahmaputra is on the south and the Subansiri River is on the west of Ghilamara.
Weather[edit | edit source]
As the place is situated in bank of Arunachal hill, the weather is pretty cold in the month of January and very hot in the month Jul-Aug. The average temperature in winter season is from 5 to 20 °C (41 to 68 °F) and in summer it increases to 18–36 °C (64–97 °F). Annual rain ranges from 200 to 250 cm (78.5 to 98.5 in).
History[edit | edit source]
This area was under the Chutia kings until the Ahoms annexed it in 1523 A.D. At least four copper plates have been recovered from the region till date which were issued by Chutia kings between 14th and 15th century.[1] These include:
- One issued by king Satyanarayan in 1392 A.D. at Dhenukhana.
- One issued by king Satyanarayan originally in 1393 A.D. and revised by king Dharmanarayan in 1435 A.D.
- One issued by king Lakshminaryan in 1401 A.D. at Ghilamora.
- One by king Dhirnarayan in 1522 A.D.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
There is a lack of historical data to detail the source of the name Ghilamara. Based on legends and local oral folklore, the name Ghilamara is originated with the story that revolves around Ghila, a Chutia rebel leader. The Ahom army under Sukhaamphaa (1552–1603) defeated the Chutia rebels and killed Ghila in a paddy field which was named thereafter as Ghilamara field - which means Field where Ghila was killed.[2]
Infrastructure[edit | edit source]
Healthcare[edit | edit source]
Veterinary[edit | edit source]
1. Veterinary hospital= 1
Water[edit | edit source]
1. No.s of tube-well= 2763
2. No.s of well=65
Road[edit | edit source]
1. Total surface road= 26 km
2. total un-surface road=65 km
Banking[edit | edit source]
1. Nationalized bank (1)
United Bank of India (UBI)
2. Gramin Bank (1)
Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
Economy[edit | edit source]
The local economy is yet in quite backward state. The major occupation is agriculture. Road networks: people says, "it's better than before".
Once famous bird sanctuary "Bordoibam Pakshi Uddyan" is now in very pitiful shape due to lack of attention from authorities. There is an industrial training institute) building constructed in the center point of Ghilamara which is yet to start.
Educational Institution[edit | edit source]
The locales of Ghilamara have been advanced in the area of education, despite being economically backward. A good number of institutions are there starting from primary education to higher education. North Bank college had been one of the pioneer on the north bank of Brahmaputra, established in 1961. Being the second oldest institution of higher education in the undivided Lakhimpur District, North Bank College has been rendering higher education to the ambitious youths of this backward area and facilitating for their present livelihood.
1. North Bank College
2. Ghilamara Girls College
3. Ghilamara Model Higher Secondary School
4. Ghilamara Town HS School
5. Kanta Khanikar High School
6. Ghilamara Public High School
7. Ghilamara Girls MV School
8. Ghilamara Model Lower Primary School
9. Sankardev Shishu Niketan Ghilamara
10. Ghilamara Music and Art College
11. North Bank Fine Art College
12. Ghilamara Boys' MV School
13. Ghilamara Na-Pukhuri High School
14. Dakhin Ghilamara High School
15. Ghilamara Town LP School
16. Pragati English Medium School
17. Medhabi Jatiya Bidyalaya
18. Suvidya Residential School, Ghilamara
19. Subanshiri Valley Academy, Ghilamara
20. Ghilamara Adarsha Lower Primary School
Govt. offices[edit | edit source]
1. Lakhimpur State Road Division, (PWD), Ghilamara
2. Lakhimpur State Road Sub-Division, (PWD), Ghilamara
3. PHE Division
4. PHE Sub-Division
5. Water Resource Sub-Division
6. Subansiri Revenue Circle, Ghilamara
7. ASEB, Sub-Division
8. Seri-culture Office
9. Block Elementary Education Office
10. Ghilamara Development Block
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ (Baruah 2007:579–590)
- ↑ Kalita, Jitaram, Dhakuakhana Mahkumar Thair Naamor Itibriti aru Anyanyo Prabandha, p. 25.
- ↑ "Block Profile". Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- ↑ "【完全ガイド】TOMクリニックが選ばれる3つのワケ！". Northbankcollege.com. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
References[edit | edit source]
- Baruah, Swarnalata (2007). Chutia Jatir Buranji.