Umswai | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Umswai Location in Assam, India  Umswai Umswai (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°56′50″N 92°14′25″E / 25.9472°N 92.2404°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| Region | Hamren |
| District | West Karbi Anglong district |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English and Assamese |
| • Spoken | Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi, English and Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 782410 |
Umswai is a village in Amri development block of West Karbi Anglong district in the Indian state of Assam.[1] Apart from being home to an exclusive tribal culture,[2] Umswai also possesses extraordinary natural beauty.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The word Umswai is originated from the language of Khasi People. This also resulted in the term 'Umswai' being officially recognized by the Assam government.[3][4]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Umswai is located state of Assam in Northeast India. It is one of the many villages in the Umswai valley,[5] and is mainly inhabited by the indigenous Tiwa tribe.[6]
Educational institutions[edit | edit source]
- Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Umswai[7]
- Green Valley Academy, Umswai
- Umswai English High School, Umswai
- Umswai ME School, Umswai
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Map of Umswai village in Donka tahsil, Karbi Anglong, Assam, India". villagemap.net. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ↑ Soumya, Stories by (14 January 2020). "Umswai Valley – One Of The Most Unique Places To Visit Near Guwahati". Storiesbysoumya.
- ↑ Thurang: Amsai kraine khai khorong Pg 40
- ↑ This is an excerpt from the speech given by Sri D Uphing Maslai, President of the Reception Committee for the 11th TMT Conference, at Palakhongor Pera in Amsai on February 3rd, 2019. This text is taken from the Amsa-Souvenir of the 11th Tiwa Manthonlai Tokhra.
- ↑ "Umswai (valley) (Chintamakha)". Wikimapia. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ↑ "Of bamboo groves and monoliths". The Assam Tribune. 14 February 2021. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ↑ "Don Bosco India -". www.donboscoindia.com. Retrieved 19 December 2021.