North Lakhimpur Explained

North Lakhimpur
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Assam#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Assam, India
Coordinates:27.2414°N 94.1056°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Assam
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Lakhimpur
Governing Body:North Lakhimpur Municipality Board
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:13.74
Elevation M:101
Population Total:105,376
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Footnotes:[1]
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Assamese
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:787001[2]
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:91-3752[3]
Registration Plate:AS-07
Iso Code:IN-AS

North Lakhimpur is a city and a municipal board in Lakhimpur district in the Indian state of Assam, about 394km (245miles) northeast of Guwahati. It is the district headquarters of Lakhimpur district.

North Lakhimpur is also the name of the subdivision of Lakhimpur district where North Lakhimpur town is located.

Geography

It is situated at 27° 13' 60 N and 94° 7' 0 E.[4] Significant parts of Lakhimpur include Phulbari, Laluk, Harmuti, Bongalmora, Bihpuria, Boginodi, Dolohat, Dhakuakhana, Narayanpur, Nowboicha, Town Bantow, Chetiagaon, Khelmati, NT Road, DK Road, KB Road, CD Road, Nakari, Bormuria, Joyhing and Moidomia, Angarkhuwa, Dhakuwakhania Goan, Hansuwa Tiniali etc..

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census,[5] North Lakhimpur had a population of 54,262. Based on population, it is classified as a class-II city (between 50,000 and 99,999 inhabitants). According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 105,376.

Males constituted 53% of the population and females 47%. North Lakhimpur has an average literacy rate of 89%, higher than the national average of 65%: male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 87%. In North Lakhimpur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Language

Assamese is the most spoken language at 40,972 speakers, followed by Bengali at 9,942, Mishing is spoken by 1,195 people and Hindi at 6,383.

Administration

The MLA of Lakhimpur constituency is Shri Manab Deka since 2021.[6] [7]

Transportation

North Lakhimpur is considered to be the 'Gateway to Arunachal'. It is well connected by air, road and rail.

Road

North Lakhimpur is well connected by road. The NH-15 passes through the city. Both AC and non-AC buses are available from Assam State Transport Corporation, and private bus stands to Guwahati and other long-distance routes.

Rail

The North Lakhimpur railway station is located at Nakari. It lies on the Rangiya–Murkongselek section of Rangiya railway division.Intercity Express (Murkongselek-Kamakhya) to and from Guwahati is operating between North Lakhimpur and Guwahati via Rangia, Rangapara, Biswanath Chariali, etc. Another Intercity Express (Naharlagun-Guwahati) also operates between Harmuti and Guwahati via the same route. The Harmuti railway station is situated at Harmuti, approximately 30 km. from the North Lakhimpur.

Air

Lilabari Airport is located from the city. Flights are operated to Kolkata and Guwahati by Alliance Air, four days in a week.

Water

One can travel to Dibrugarh, Sivasagar and Jorhat (via Majuli) by crossing the Brahmaputra River by ferry from North Lakhimpur. The Bogibeel Bridge creates a direct route for a quick commute to Dibrugarh.

Education

Colleges

Schools

Media

Lakhimpur has an All India Radio relay station known as Akashvani Lakhimpur. It broadcasts on FM frequencies.

Print media

Assamese language newspapers published from North Lakhimpur include the Asomiya Pratidin and Amar Asom.

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India Search details . censusindia.gov.in. 10 May 2015.
  2. Web site: India Post. Pincode search - North Lakhimpur. 28 July 2008.
  3. Web site: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. STD Codes for cities in Assam. 28 July 2008. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110526153056/http://www.bsnl.co.in/searchcode.php?state=Assam&pgno=1. 26 May 2011.
  4. Web site: Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. North Lakhimpur, India Page. 11 July 2008.
  5. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 16 June 2004. 1 November 2008. Census Commission of India.
  6. News: Lakhimpur LAC unit of Asom Chatra Parishad constituted at Gana Bhavan - Sentinelassam . 30 August 2020 . www.sentinelassam.com . 20 August 2020 . en.
  7. News: Lakhimpur Assembly Election 2016 Latest News & Results . 30 August 2020 . India.com . en-EN.