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'''Dhemaji''' (Pron: deɪˈmɑ:ʤi or di:ˈmɑ:ʤi) is a City in Assam and it is the headquarters of [[Dhemaji district]], [[Assam]], India.
'''Dhemaji''' is a town and the headquarters of the [[Dhemaji district]] in the state of [[Assam]], [[India]]. It is situated on the north bank of the [[Brahmaputra River]] and serves as an important administrative and commercial centre for the surrounding area. The town is known for its serene environment, traditional [[Culture of Assam|Assamese]] culture, and proximity to natural attractions like hills, rivers and forests.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Dhemaji is located at {{Coord|27.48|N|94.58|E|}}.<ref>
Dhemaji is located at {{Coord|27.48|N|94.58|E|}}.<ref>
[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/3/Dhemaji.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhemaji]</ref> It has an average elevation of 91&nbsp;metres (298&nbsp;feet).
[https://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/03/Dhemaji.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhemaji]</ref> It has an average elevation of 91&nbsp;metres (298&nbsp;feet).
Dhemaji is located to the north of the river Brahmaputra. To its north lies the Arunachal Himalayas. To its east lies the state, [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and to the west is [[Lakhimpur district|Lakhimpur]], a district of Assam. It has many large and small rivers flowing through it. Some of them are Jiadhal, Gainodi, Dikhari, Dihang, Dimow and Simen. The [[Subansiri River]] flows by its western border.
Dhemaji is located to the north of the river Brahmaputra. To its north lies the Arunachal Himalayas. To its east lies the state [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and to the west is [[Lakhimpur district|Lakhimpur]], a district of Assam. It has many large and small rivers flowing through it. Some of them are Jiadhal, Gainodi, Dikhari, Dihang, Dimow and Simen. The [[Subansiri River]] flows by its western border.


== History ==
== History ==
The area of the present district was under the control of the [[Ahom king|Ahom Kingdom]] during their reign of over 400 years. Ruins of the erstwhile capital are still there but not well preserved. A number of monuments Ghuguha Dol, Ma Manipuri Than, Padumani Than built by the [[Ahom Dynasty|Ahom]] kings are worth visiting.
The area of the present district was under the control of the [[Chutia Kingdom]] until it was annexed and made a part of [[Ahom kingdom]] in 1524. Ruins of the erstwhile capital are still there but not well preserved. A number of monuments Ghuguha Dol, Ma Manipuri Than, Padumani Than built by the several 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 | accessdate = 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 | accessdate = 2011-10-11 | last = Law | first = Gwillim | date = 2011-09-25 | work = Statoids}}</ref>
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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Dhemaji had a population of 12816. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dhemaji has an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 94% and, female literacy is 89%. In Dhemaji, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Dhemaji had a population of 12816. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dhemaji has an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 94% and, female literacy is 89%. In Dhemaji, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
 
===Language===
===Language===
{{Pie chart  
{{Pie chart  
|Thumb = right
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages spoken in Dhemaji (2011)<ref name="censuslang">{{cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX}}</ref>
|caption = Languages spoken in Dhemaji (2011)<ref name="censuslang">{{cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX}}</ref>
|label1 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]]
|label1 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]]
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==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).<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |date=8 September 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 |accessdate=27 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf |archivedate=5 April 2012 }}</ref> During the last 10 years Dhemaji has been witnessing rapid growth in terms of business and education.
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).<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |date=8 September 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 |accessdate=27 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf |archivedate=5 April 2012 }}</ref> During the last 10 years Dhemaji has been witnessing rapid growth in terms of business and education.
The economy of Dhemaji is based on agriculture. In the recent decade a growth in the nursery business has been seen in the region under leadership of Mr.Tankeswar Doloi, who has collected more than 100 varieties of orchids and Mr. Ajit Dutta of Asok Nursery who have created work culture through their own individual enterprises in the region.<ref>http://www.sentinelassam.com/state1/story.php?sec=2&subsec=2&id=293783&dtP=2017-02-15&ppr=1 {{dead link|date=February 2019}}</ref> The prominent employment avenue apart from agriculture is the service sector (govt. jobs, school teachers). Central govt. schemes for rural development is changing the scene of the district. People now have different options to enrich themselves. The DRDA, Zilla Parishad, Gram Panchayat are flourishing income opportunities to the people as well as the office-bearers of these organizations.
The economy of Dhemaji is based on agriculture. In the recent decade a growth in the nursery business has been seen in the region under leadership of Mr.Tankeswar Doloi, who has collected more than 100 varieties of orchids and Mr. Ajit Dutta of Asok Nursery who have created work culture through their own individual enterprises in the region.<ref>http://www.sentinelassam.com/state1/story.php?sec=2&subsec=2&id=293783&dtP=2017-02-15&ppr=1 {{dead link|date=February 2019}}</ref> The prominent employment avenue apart from agriculture is the service sector (government jobs, school teachers). Central government schemes for rural development is changing the scene of the district. People now have different options to enrich themselves. The DRDA, Zilla Parishad, Gram Panchayat are flourishing income opportunities to the people as well as the office-bearers of these organizations.


== Transport ==
== Transport ==


The National Highway NH15 passes through Dhemaji and goes towards Lahoal via the [[Bogibeel Bridge|Bogibeel]] bridge. Another National Highway, NH515 separates from the NH15 at [[Kulajan]], [[Silapathar]] and ends at [[Pasighat]] passing through [[Jonai]] and [[Silapathar]]. In Railways, the town is served by the [[Dhemaji railway station]] of [[Rangiya railway division]] by its broad-gauge train service and provides connectivity to [[Guwahati]], [[Murkongselek railway station|Murkongselek]] and [[New Tinsukia Junction railway station|Tinsukia]].
The National Highway NH15 passes through Dhemaji and goes towards Lahoal via the [[Bogibeel Bridge|Bogibeel]] bridge. Another National Highway, NH515 separates from the NH15 at [[Kulajan]] and ends at [[Pasighat]] passing through [[Jonai]] . In Railways, the town is served by the [[Dhemaji railway station]] of [[tinsukia railway division]] by its broad-gauge train service and provides connectivity to [[Guwahati]], [[Murkongselek railway station|Murkongselek]] and [[New Tinsukia Junction railway station|Tinsukia]].


Jiadhal and Gainadi are the most ravaging rivers in this district in terms of floods.  Every year floods destroy a bulk of the agricultural proceeds and people take refuge in camps.
Jiadhal and Gainadi are the most ravaging rivers in this district in terms of floods.  Every year floods destroy a bulk of the agricultural proceeds and people take refuge in camps.
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Dhemaji has a dozen of schools and colleges.
Dhemaji has a dozen of schools and colleges.


Name of some notable Colleges, Senior Secondary school and High School of Dhemaji town are :-
The names of some notable Colleges, Senior Secondary school and High School of Dhemaji town are :-


A. College :
A. College :
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2.Dhemaji Commerce College.
2.Dhemaji Commerce College.


3.Dhemaji Girls College.
3.Dhemaji City College.
 
4.Moridhal College.


B. Senior Secondary school :
B. Senior Secondary school :


1.Dhemaji Higher Secondary school
1. Machkhowa Higher Secondary School
 
2. Dhemaji Higher Secondary school
 
3.Dhemaji Girls High School.


2.Dhemaji Girls High School.
4.SFS Jr. College


3.SFS Jr. College
5.VKV Dhemaji


4.VKV Dhemaji
6.Public Academy


5.Public Academy
7.Dhemaji Town Jr. College


6.Dhemaji Town Jr. College
8.Paramananda Academy


7.Paramananda Academy
9. JNV Dhemaji


8. JNV Dhemaji
10.Kiran Academy


9.Kiran Academy
11. Mother's Pride School, Dhemaji


C. High School :
C. High School :
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2.Dhemaji Public School
2.Dhemaji Public School


3.The Gurukul  
3.The Gurukul


4.Sankardev Sisuvidya Niketon  
4.Sankardev Sisuvidya Niketon


5.Rupnath Brahma High School
5.Rupnath Brahma High School


6.Suvidya Residential English School  
6.Suvidya Residential English School


7.Dhemaji Adarsh High School
7.Dhemaji Adarsh High School


D. Professional College :
D. Professional College :
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1.Dhemaji PGT College
1.Dhemaji PGT College


2.Dhemaji Law College
2.[[Dhemaji Engineering College]]


3.Industrial Training Institute, Dhemaji
3. I.t.i dhemaji
 
4.Dhemaji Engineering college


==Politics==
==Politics==
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  |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060504181808/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S03/AS_ACPC.pdf  
  |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060504181808/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S03/AS_ACPC.pdf  
  |archivedate=2006-05-04  
  |archivedate=2006-05-04  
}}</ref> There are two Assembly constituencies in Dhemaji District- [[Dhemaji (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dhemaji]] and [[Jonai (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jonai]]. [[Dhemaji district]] is politically very poor. Community politics is main reason for this. [[Sarbananda Sonowal]] of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] was Member of Parliament until May 2016 when he became [[Chief Minister of Assam]].<ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/GE2014/ge.html ECI]</ref> [[Pradan Baruah]] of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] is the present [[Member of Parliament]] of Lakhimpur Lok Sabha Constituency, [[Bhubon Pegu]] an independent [[Member of the Legislative Assembly|M.L.A]] of [[Jonai (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jonai]].  
}}</ref> There are two Assembly constituencies in Dhemaji District- [[Dhemaji (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dhemaji]] and [[Jonai (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jonai]]. [[Dhemaji district]] is politically very poor. Community politics is main reason for this. [[Sarbananda Sonowal]] of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] was Member of Parliament until May 2016 when he became [[Chief Minister of Assam]].<ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/GE2014/ge.html ECI]</ref> [[Pradan Baruah]] of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] is the present [[Member of Parliament]] of Lakhimpur Lok Sabha Constituency, [[Bhubon Pegu]] an independent [[Member of the Legislative Assembly|M.L.A]] of [[Jonai (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jonai]].


Students' organisations such as [[Takam Mising Porin Kebang]], [[All Assam Students Union]], [[Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad]], [[All Bodo Students Union]], [[National Students' Union of India]], [[All Tai Ahom Students Union]], [[All Assam Students Union]], and [[Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti|Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti(KMSS)]] are popular.
Students' organisations such as [[Takam Mising Porin Kebang]], [[All Assam Students Union]], [[Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad]], [[All Bodo Students Union]], [[National Students' Union of India]], [[All Tai Ahom Students Union]], [[All Assam Students Union]], and [[Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti|Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti(KMSS)]] are popular.
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* [[Axis Bank]]
* [[Axis Bank]]
* [[HDFC Bank]]
* [[HDFC Bank]]
== Telecommunication ==
With increasing popularity of Mobile service and internet connectivity. Internet connectivity through wireless datacards and [[Broadband]] is available. The major cellular service providers are [[Bharti Airtel|Airtel]], [[BSNL]], [[Vodafone Idea]] and [[Jio]].
[[4G]] services are a recent addition to the city. [[4G]] services provided by [[Bharti Airtel|Airtel]], [[BSNL]], [[Jio]] and [[Vodafone Idea]].
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Sl No. !! Mobile Operator
|-
| 1 || [[BSNL]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.assam.bsnl.co.in/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=15 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529031015/http://www.assam.bsnl.co.in/ |archive-date=29 May 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
|-
| 2 || [[Jio]]<ref>https://www.jio.com</ref>
|-
| 3 || [[Bharti Airtel|Airtel]]<ref>http://www.airtel.in</ref>
|-
| 4 || [[Vodafone Idea]]
<ref>https://www.myvi.in/</ref>
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://dhemaji.gov.in/ Dhemaji district official website]
* [https://dhemaji.gov.in/ Dhemaji district official website]
 
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Latest revision as of 11:44, 22 February 2026

This article is about the municipality in India. For its namesake district, see Dhemaji district.
Dhemaji
Town
Dhemaji Town
Dhemaji is located in Assam
Dhemaji
Dhemaji
Location in Assam, India
Dhemaji is located in India
Dhemaji
Dhemaji
Dhemaji (India)
Coordinates: 27°29′N 94°35′E / 27.48°N 94.58°E / 27.48; 94.58
CountryIndia
StateAssam
DistrictDhemaji
Government
 • BodyDhemaji Municipal Board
Area
 • Total12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
91 m (299 ft)
Population
 • Total25,000(Estimated)
Languages
 • OfficialAssamese
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-AS
Vehicle registrationAS 22
Sex ratio1000:915 ♂/♀
Websitedhemaji.gov.in

Dhemaji is a town and the headquarters of the Dhemaji district in the state of Assam, India. It is situated on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River and serves as an important administrative and commercial centre for the surrounding area. The town is known for its serene environment, traditional Assamese culture, and proximity to natural attractions like hills, rivers and forests.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The district's name Dhemaji is derived from the Deori word Dema-ji which means great water indicating it to be a flood-prone region.[1]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Dhemaji is located at 27°29′N 94°35′E / 27.48°N 94.58°E / 27.48; 94.58.[2] It has an average elevation of 91 metres (298 feet). Dhemaji is located to the north of the river Brahmaputra. To its north lies the Arunachal Himalayas. To its east lies the state Arunachal Pradesh and to the west is Lakhimpur, a district of Assam. It has many large and small rivers flowing through it. Some of them are Jiadhal, Gainodi, Dikhari, Dihang, Dimow and Simen. The Subansiri River flows by its western border.

History[edit | edit source]

The area of the present district was under the control of the Chutia Kingdom until it was annexed and made a part of Ahom kingdom in 1524. Ruins of the erstwhile capital are still there but not well preserved. A number of monuments Ghuguha Dol, Ma Manipuri Than, Padumani Than built by the several kings are worth visiting.

Dhemaji became a fully-fledged district on 14 October 1989, when it was split from Lakhimpur district.[3]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census,[4] Dhemaji had a population of 12816. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dhemaji has an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 94% and, female literacy is 89%. In Dhemaji, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Language[edit | edit source]

Languages spoken in Dhemaji (2011)[5]

  Assamese (68.62%)
  Bengali (16.32%)
  Mishing (6.96%)
  Hindi (5.38%)
  others (2.72%)

Assamese is the most spoken language at 8,794 speakers, followed by Bengali at 2,092, Mishing is spoken by 891 people and Hindi at 690.

Economy[edit | edit source]

In 2006, the Indian government named Dhemaji 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).[6] During the last 10 years Dhemaji has been witnessing rapid growth in terms of business and education. The economy of Dhemaji is based on agriculture. In the recent decade a growth in the nursery business has been seen in the region under leadership of Mr.Tankeswar Doloi, who has collected more than 100 varieties of orchids and Mr. Ajit Dutta of Asok Nursery who have created work culture through their own individual enterprises in the region.[7] The prominent employment avenue apart from agriculture is the service sector (government jobs, school teachers). Central government schemes for rural development is changing the scene of the district. People now have different options to enrich themselves. The DRDA, Zilla Parishad, Gram Panchayat are flourishing income opportunities to the people as well as the office-bearers of these organizations.

Transport[edit | edit source]

The National Highway NH15 passes through Dhemaji and goes towards Lahoal via the Bogibeel bridge. Another National Highway, NH515 separates from the NH15 at Kulajan and ends at Pasighat passing through Jonai . In Railways, the town is served by the Dhemaji railway station of tinsukia railway division by its broad-gauge train service and provides connectivity to Guwahati, Murkongselek and Tinsukia.

Jiadhal and Gainadi are the most ravaging rivers in this district in terms of floods. Every year floods destroy a bulk of the agricultural proceeds and people take refuge in camps.

The nearest airports to Dhemaji are Lilabari Airport, near North Lakhimpur, 66 km (41 mi) away and Mohanbari Airport, near Dibrugarh, 80 km (50 mi) away.

The Bogibeel Bridge over the Brahmaputra connects Dhemaji with Dibrugarh by road as well as by rail. It was inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi on 25 December 2018. The state-highways here are comparatively well-off compared to its neighbouring districts.

Education[edit | edit source]

Dhemaji has a dozen of schools and colleges.

The names of some notable Colleges, Senior Secondary school and High School of Dhemaji town are :-

A. College :

1.Dhemaji College.

2.Dhemaji Commerce College.

3.Dhemaji City College.

4.Moridhal College.

B. Senior Secondary school :

1. Machkhowa Higher Secondary School

2. Dhemaji Higher Secondary school

3.Dhemaji Girls High School.

4.SFS Jr. College

5.VKV Dhemaji

6.Public Academy

7.Dhemaji Town Jr. College

8.Paramananda Academy

9. JNV Dhemaji

10.Kiran Academy

11. Mother's Pride School, Dhemaji

C. High School :

1.Dhemaji Town High School

2.Dhemaji Public School

3.The Gurukul

4.Sankardev Sisuvidya Niketon

5.Rupnath Brahma High School

6.Suvidya Residential English School

7.Dhemaji Adarsh High School

D. Professional College :

1.Dhemaji PGT College

2.Dhemaji Engineering College

3. I.t.i dhemaji

Politics[edit | edit source]

Dhemaji is part of Lakhimpur (Lok Sabha constituency).[8] There are two Assembly constituencies in Dhemaji District- Dhemaji and Jonai. Dhemaji district is politically very poor. Community politics is main reason for this. Sarbananda Sonowal of Bharatiya Janata Party was Member of Parliament until May 2016 when he became Chief Minister of Assam.[9] Pradan Baruah of Bharatiya Janata Party is the present Member of Parliament of Lakhimpur Lok Sabha Constituency, Bhubon Pegu an independent M.L.A of Jonai.

Students' organisations such as Takam Mising Porin Kebang, All Assam Students Union, Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad, All Bodo Students Union, National Students' Union of India, All Tai Ahom Students Union, All Assam Students Union, and Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti(KMSS) are popular.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Banking[edit | edit source]

Strengthening the economy among both rural and urban people, many new banks, both Nationalised Bank i.e. public sector and private-sector banks, have opened their branches in the various rural and urban areas of the district.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Brown, W.B. An Outline of the Deori-Chutia language. Assam secretariat printing office,1895, p. 70.
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhemaji
  3. ↑ Law, Gwillim (25 September 2011). "Districts of India". Statoids. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  5. ↑ https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ministry of Panchayati Raj (8 September 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  7. ↑ http://www.sentinelassam.com/state1/story.php?sec=2&subsec=2&id=293783&dtP=2017-02-15&ppr=1 [dead link]
  8. ↑ "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
  9. ↑ ECI

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