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Dongkamukam
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Dongkamukam | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Dongka | |
  Dongkamukam Location in Karbi Anglong, Assam, India  Dongkamukam Dongkamukam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°55′58.105″N 92°42′5.089″E / 25.93280694°N 92.70141361°ECoordinates: 25°55′58.105″N 92°42′5.089″E / 25.93280694°N 92.70141361°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | West Karbi Anglong |
| Government | |
| • Body | Dongkamukam Municipal Board |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 8,144 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English, Assamese and Hindi |
| • Regional | Karbi and Hindi |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 782485 |
| Vehicle registration | AS-09 |
Dongkamukam (IPA: ˌdɒŋəˈməʊkəm ) is a town and a town area committee in West Karbi Anglong district in the state of Assam, India.
Etymology[edit]
Dong in Karbi language mean shallow water or river. Kam mean step(verb)/crossing. Donkamukam can be translated as To cross the shallow water.
Demographics[edit]
Economy[edit]
Dongkamukam is one of the most important towns in West Karbi Anglong. It provides facilities like good schools, colleges, jobs, etc. and is a place of tourist attraction. People from different parts of Karbi Anglong come here in search of a job or for their education or for commercial purposes as Dongkamukam is the only town in West Karbi Anglong which is in a plain area and has all the facilities. It is an important town of West Karbi Anglong and it connects important towns like Hamren, Baithalangso, Kheroni, Zirikindeng, etc.
Education[edit]
Schools and colleges[edit]
Dongkamukam is listed as one of the best places for quality educational facilities in West Karbi Anglong[vague]. The schools and colleges of Dongkamukam also provides a wide range of facilities; like Computers, Library, Campuses, playground etc.
Some of the major Schools and Colleges are:
- Artukekang English High School
- Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Sojong
- Dongkamukam High School, Charali
- Habe-Kong English High School, Langhan
- Holy Child Home Academy, Ghilani
- Langtuk Teron Memorial School, Tengkeralangso
- Rangsina College
- Sing Mirjeng Long Mirjeng Academy, Daily Bazaar
- Voso Koida English School, Phankri Arong
- Sar-ik Terang Memorial School, Charali
Sports[edit]
Stadium[edit]
- Waisong Stadium (Affiliated to Karbi Anglong Sports Association)
- Artukekang Playground
- Rongbin FC Playground, Langhan
- Langsudo Playground
- DBHS School Playground, Sojong
Sports Club[edit]
Under West Karbi Anglong Sports Association
- Artukekang 4H Club
- Waisong Club
- Rongbin FC, Langhan
Medical & Hospital[edit]
- 30 bedded Rural Hospital
References[edit]
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