Boro Muolkoi | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Boro Muolkoi Aerial View | |
  Boro Muolkoi  Boro Muolkoi | |
| Coordinates: 25°06′34″N 92°53′49″E / 25.10952°N 92.89690°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Dima Hasao |
| Established | 1917 |
| Founded by | Rohauvung Parate & Alien Bapui |
| Government | |
| • Type | Headman/Chief |
| • Body | Boro Muolkoi Village Authority |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.05 km2 (4.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 Census of India) | |
| • Total | 519 |
| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Locally Spoken | Hmar & Thiek |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 788818 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS 08-X XXXX |
Boro Muolkoi, also known as 'Boro Mulkoi', is a Hmar village in Dima Hasao,[1][2][3]
located in the Haflong subdivision of Dima Hasao district, in the state of Assam, India.[4] It was established in 1917.[5][6][7]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Boro Muolkoi is a blend of words from Bangla and Hmar:
- Boro means big in Bangla,[8][9]
- Muol means hills in Hmar,[10]
- Koi (or Kawi) means zigzag in Hmar.[11]
Thus, the name can be interpreted as "Big Zigzag Hills", referring to the geographical nature of the region.
History[edit | edit source]
Boro Muolkoi was founded in 1917 and is one of the oldest Hmar-inhabited villages in the Dima Hasao region.[6] The village is primarily inhabited by the owner Bapui, Parate & Thiek clan, a subgroup of the Hmar people.
Language[edit | edit source]
Although the residents belong to Hmar, the most commonly spoken language is "Ṭhiek Ṭawng" (Ṭhiek Dialect), from the Ṭhiek sub-clan of the Hmar tribe.[12][13] Hmar is used as a secondary language, especially in inter-village communication, religious activities, and education. Other languages like Assamese, Hindi, and English are also occasionally used. The village still largely uses the "Ṭhiek Ṭawng" (Ṭhiek Dialect), a dialect used by a sub-clan of the Hmar people.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Located in the rugged hills of Dima Hasao (formerly North Cachar Hills), Boro Muolkoi is known for its hilly, zigzag terrain, which reflects the meaning of its name.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to the 2011 Census of India, Boro Mulkoi has a total population of 519, of which 265 are males and 254 are females, living in 102 households.[14][15]
Administration[edit | edit source]
Boro Muolkoi is governed by a traditional headman system led by a Gaon Bura which means Lal (Chief) and supported by a Village Cabinet. It falls under the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC).
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Full list of villages of Dima Hasao district in Assam state".
- ↑ "Boro Muolkoi Gospel Centenary Souvenir (1921-2021) – Presbyterian Church…". Hmarram.com. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Conversation about fieldwork in Boro Muolkoi village". UNT Digital Library. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Boro Mulkoi Village Population - Haflong - Dima Hasao, Assam".
- ↑ "Harengajao Pin Code - 788818, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search north-cachar-hills Post Office Address".
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Census of India – Village Directory". Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ↑ "Detailed Project Report for Dima Hasao" (PDF). Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ↑ Bhattacharya, Haricharan (2003). Bangla Abhidhan (Bengali Dictionary) (in Bengali). Sahitya Samsad.
- ↑ "Meaning of বড় (boro)". English-Bangla.com. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ↑ Bapui, Vanlal Tluonga (2006). Hmar–English Dictionary. Guwahati: Self-published.
- ↑ "Hmar Dictionary". Hmar Online Dictionary. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ↑ "Ṭhiek Language Resource". UNT Digital Library. University of North Texas. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Conversation about fieldwork in Boro Muolkoi village". UNT Digital Library. University of North Texas. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Primary Census Abstract - Assam". Census of India 2011. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ↑ "District Census Handbook: Dima Hasao". Census of India 2011. Directorate of Census Operations, Assam. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
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