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KARBI ANGLONG DISTRICT

Head-Quater : Diphu
Area : 10,434 sq. km
HQ PIN Code : 782460
HQ STD Code : 03671
Official Website : www.karbianglong.nic.in
Karbi Anglong District Map
Population : 9,65,280(2011 Census)
Male : 4,93,482
Female : 4,71,798
Sex Ratio : 956
Density : 93 per sq. km

Karbi Anglong district is the largest amongst the 28 administrative districts of Assam. The district is bounded by Golaghat district on the east, Meghalaya state and Marigaon district on the west, Nagaon and Golaghat districts on the north and North Cachar Hills district and Nagaland state on the south. Diphu town is the administrative headquarters of the district. The district occupies an area of 10,434 sq.km. The district enjoys autonomy under the provision of Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It is the largest district of Assam in terms of area. Due to variation in the topography, this hill zone experiences different climates in different parts. The winter commences from October and continues till February. During Summer, the atmosphere becomes sultry. The temperature ranges from 6 degree to 12 degree and 23 degree to 32 degree Celcius in summer. The average rainfall is about 2416 mm. The population of the district is predominantly tribal. The major tribal ethnic groups of this district are Karbis, Bodos, Kukis, Dimasas, Hmars, Garos, Rengma Nagas, Tiwas, Man(Tai Speaking’s). Besides, a large number of non-tribals also live together in this hill region.  

The United Mikir and North Cachar Hills District come into existence on 17.11.1951. Before that the area formed parts of Nagaon District, Sivasagar District, United Khasi and Jaintia Hills District and Cachar District. The District was formed by combining partially excluded areas of Nagaon and erstwhile Sivasagar (Mikir Hills Tract), Block-I and Block-II of   United Khasi and Jaintia Hills District and North Cachar Hills (excluded area) Sub-Division of Cachar District, on the recommendation of Commission appointed for the purpose vide Notification No.TAD/R/31/50, dtd. 03.10.1950. Historically this area was administered by British a bit differently, in the sense that Govt. of India Act, 1919 classified these areas as Backward tract and Govt. of India Act, 1935 classified them as excluded and partially excluded areas.After independence, Constitution of India also maintained the special status by way of provisions contained in Sixth Schedule. As per provisions of the Sixth Schedule, Karbi Anglong District Council was constituted on 23.06.1952 with its headquarter at Diphu which was formally inaugurated by Late Bishnuram Medhi, the then Chief Minister of Assam. Constitution of India vested upon the District Councils some Legislative, Executive and Judicial functions.With effect from 1st June, 1970, almost all the Development Departments of the Govt. of Assam functioning in the Karbi Anglong District have been placed under the Administrative control of the Karbi Anglong District Council. Functioning of sixth schedule however continued to be marred by District Council's incompetence and state's indifference etc. Accumulation of grievances and new aspiration of tribal youths to have economic power gave birth to various movements for implementation of Article 244(A) of the Constitution. As a result, an M.O.U. was reached between Govt. of Assam and movement leaders on 01.04.1995 and in pursuance of that M.O.U., Govt. of  Assam   vide its Notification No.HAD.57/95/63-64, dtd.29.06.1995 entrusted 30(thirty) more departments to Karbi Anglong District  Council.

The Karbis mentioned as the Mikirs in the Constitution Order, Govt. of India, constitute an   important ethnic group in the hill areas of Assam. However, they never call themselves Mikir but call themselves Karbi and sometimes Arleng which literally means a man. Although at present, they are found to inhabit in the Karbi Anglong District, nevertheless, some Karbi inhabited pockets are found in the North Cachar Hills, Kamrup, Morigaon, Nagaon and Sonitpur Districts also. Besides the original Karbi Tribes, there are also a large number of other tribal communities residing in the district. The prominent among them are :-

1.   Dimasas in Dhansiri / Mohendijua area.
2.   Bodos in Langhin area.
3.   Kuki / Thadou / Hmar Tribes in Singhason and Koilamati araes.
4.   Tiwas in the areas bordering Nagaon and Morigaon District.
5.   Garos in Hamren Sub-division.
6.   Man-tai speaking community inhabiting in Bokajan Sub-Division.
7.   Some Khasi Tribes inhabiting in areas adjoining Meghalaya mostly in Hamren Sub-Division.
8.   Scattered population of Chakmas mostly in Borlangphar area.
9.   Rengma Nagas in Nilip Block area.

Brief on Karbi Tribes and their Culture

Racially the Karbis belong to the Mongoloid group and linguistically they belong to the Tibeto-Burman group. The original home of the various people speaking Tibeto-Burman languages was in western China near the Yang-Tee-Kiang and the Howang-ho rivers and from these places they went down the courses of the Brahmaputra, the Chindwin and the Irrawaddy and entered India and Burma. The Kabis, alongwith others entered Assam from Central Asia in one of the waves of migration.But, it is very difficult to trace the history of the early settlement of the Karbis bereft of any written documents and other evidence like archaeological remains, etc. Of course, in the old chronicles and Buranjis occasional references here and there were made to the people of this race. But from these references also it is very difficult to trace the chronological events of the Karbis. Their folk-tales and folk-lores are the only sources from which it  can have an idea regarding their early history.

Among the festivals observed by the Karbis, mention may be made of the  "Chojun Puja" or "Swarak Puja" ;"Rongker"; "Chokk-eroi"; "Hacha-Kekan", "Chomangkan" , etc. While the former four festivals are   socio-religious in nasture and  the letter is a social one.

Attractions

AMRENG TOURIST CENTRE : Located at 120 Kms. from Diphu ; 30 Kms from Lanka (Nogaon District) Amreng is a river cape situated between Kapili river and its tributary "Amreng River" surrounded by mystic blue hills and evergreen forest, it is famous for unique natural beauty. Tourist Map had referred to it as Panimur, Koka Hills or Amreng, All the same area.The founder of the village named it as "RIVER CAPE INDIA". Tourist Lodge is on the river bank.

UMWANG TOURIST CENTRE : Umang is another temperate grassland, having characteristic similar features with Khanduli. The entire area of 35 sq. Km is high table land with natural grassland more or less flat surface and surrounded by one big river and one small perennial river on three sides. Situated at just 15 Kms. from Umroi Airport (Meghalaya), Umwang is adjacent to another tourist centre at Khanduli which will be connected by Birdle Path to facilitate beautiful trekking expedition of 12 Kms. and another tracking path of 16 Kms to Baithalangso Tikka Tourist Centre. Rafting and Angling expedition on river Barapani, golf course of 15 to 20 holes, horse riding, hang gliding expedition are suitable attractions of this centre.

TREKKING EXPEDITIONS : Expeditions to Singhason, the highest peak of the district with altitude of about 1600 mtrs. through rainforest, reverie, rocky hills with enchanting sight and sound. The expeditions will have additional thrill while evaluating with varieties of birds and animals including barking deer, pygmy hog, spotted deer, varieties of monkeys, langoors, birds of unspecified and specified varieties including Himalayan Horn Bills in their natural abode. During the 2nd World War the British had developed the hill top into an Army Air-Strip which remains in its original form and now provides a pleasant camp site for further development. This spot is also a natural watch tower of the entire Brahmaputra Valley, the snow cladded Himalayan ranges, the Patkai and Barail ranges as far as the eye permits. Further , expeditionist will experience the warm tropical climate maximum 35 degree C to 17 degree C in summer and 25 degree C to 10 degree C in winter within the 30 Km distance only.

BOTANICAL GARDEN : At 5 km from Diphu Town , a mechanised with nature conservation coupled with semi-natural water body preserved and conserved with beautifully developed surroundings. You may take a small stroll, rowing as well as arrange picnic with family or friends.

FUTURE SANCTUARY : Just adjacent to the Arboretum and Botanical garden is notified but under developed wildlife sanctuary called "Marat Longri " the Animals Empire. Born out of presence of varieties of animals species and existing thick forest you can see the animals in their natural habitat through out the year.

MARAT LONGRI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY : With an area of 451.00 sq. km., Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Karbi Anglong Autononous District Council. ON 17th April, 2003, it was officially declared as a wildlife sanctuary.It is an important compotant of Dhansiri- Lumding Elephant Reserve. Best time to Visit :- November to March,Nearest Town :- Diphu, How to reach :-
From Dimapur Airport it is only 60 kms away and from Diphu Railway station it is at a distance of 8 kms.

GARAMPANI : Garampani is a sanctuary of Nambor Reserve Forest. There is hot water spring in here near the national highway.

SILBHETA : It is a favourite picnic spot located at adistance of 37 km from Diphu. The place surrounded by rain forests.

Economy

Agriculture is the main stay of the tribal population of the districts. The traditional method of cultivation is the slash & burn one, commonly known as jhuming. The production of food grains has been maintaining and increasing trend during Eight Five Years Plan. It is mainly the rice amongst food crops. Popularization of short duration of H.Y.V. paddy and increased doubled cropped area in the automn paddy help in increasing the productivity.

Horticulture in the hill region plays an important role on the tribal economy. The department of Agriculture has developed 14 no.s of progeny orchards in different places in the district with the objective of raising quality planting materials like Assam-lemon-layers, pears cutting, Arecanut seedlings, coconut seedlings, banana suckers, black peeper cuttings etc. for distribution amongst the cultivators through departmental programmes like Kishan Mela & Demonstration Programmes. Endowed witha favourable climate & soil, the crops like pineapples, orange, maushumbi, pears, papaya, arecanut, coconut are extensively cultivated in the region.

Although the district is abundant in raw materials only a few industries have come up. They are as shown below :-

A.  1.Bokajan Cement Plant ; 2. Karbi Chemical Mini Cement Plant ( under construction)

B.  AGRO-BASE :- 1. Rubber Plantation Industry ; 2. Citronella Plantation Industry ;

Education

1. Diphu Govt. College, Phone : 03671-272317
2. Diphu Girls College
3. Thongnok Bey College, Dokmoka
4. Rangsina College, Donkamokam
5. Bokajan College, Bokajan
6. Rukasen College, Bakulia
7. Diphu Law College, Diphu
8. Diphu B.Ed. College, Diphu

Banks

1) Central Bank Of India, AT & P.O. BAKULIA, BLOCK - HOWRAHGAT, Phone: (03676) 294504
2) State Bank Of India (SBI),    AMTRENG, Phone : 03677-235533

:: MAJOR TOWNS IN KARBI ANGLONG ::

Diphu, Bokajan, Donkamokam, Dokmoka, Hamren, Howraghat

:: BLOCKS and SUBDIVISIONS IN KARBI ANGLONG ::

1. Diphu (Sadar Sub-Division, H.Q.-Diphu)
2. Bokajan (Civil Sub-Division, H.Q-Bokajan)
3. Hamren (Civil Sub-Division, H.Q.-Hamren).

:: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SEATS IN KARBI ANGLONG ::

1) Bokajan-Numal Momin (BJP )
2) Howraghat-Joy Ram Engleng (BJP )
3) Diphu-Sum Ronghang (BJP )
4) Baithalangso-Mansing Rongpi (INC )

:: HOSPITALS IN KARBI ANGLONG::

1) Diphu Civil Hospital, P.O.Diphu, Mobile: +91-9854067195,
2) Catholic Health Centre, Diphu

:: POLICE STATIONS IN KARBI ANGLONG::

Name of the S. P.
Shri Debojit Deuri, APS
Phone : (03671) 272254(O)/272264(R)
Fax : (03671) 273821
Mob: 94350-55438

Addl. S.P. (HQ) (03671) 272380 (O), 272244 (R)
Addl. S.P. (B) (03671) 273252 (O), 273252 (R)
Dy. S.P. (HQ) (03671) 272716 (O), 272716 (R)
Dy. S.P. (DSB) (03671) 272253 (O)
SDPO, Bokajan (03675) 246039 (O)
SDPO, Hamren (03677) 239575 (O)

Name of the Police Station

1. Diphu (03671) 272253
2. Bokajan (03675) 246031
3. Howraghat (03676) 298457
4. Bokolia (03774) 224553
5. Barpathar (03774) 275081
6. Borlongfar
7. Dillai -
8. Manja (03675) 275075
9. Anjokpani -
10. Deithor -
11. Khatkhati (03675) 249044
12. Dolamara -
13. Chowkihola
14. Dokmoka (03774) 229837
15. Rongmongwe -
16. Samelangso -

Name of the Out Post

1.Mahendijua -
2. Dhansiri -
3. Uttar Borbill-

:: HOW TO REACHED KARBI ANGLONG FROM GUWAHATI(CAPITAL) ::

The district is well connected with other districts through various routes. On the north it is covered by NH-37 and on the east by NH-39. The internal routes are covered by the P.W.D. From Guwahati to Diphu is 172 km and bus services are available from Guwahati ISBT.

:: RAILWAY STATIONS IN KARBI ANGLONG ::

The N.F. railways passes through the district touching only a few points along the boundary. They are Hawaipur, Lamsakhang, Borlangphar, Langsoliet, Nilalung, Diphu, Doldoloi, Dhansiri, Rongapahar, Khotkhoti and Bokajan.

:: AIRPORTS IN KARBI ANGLONG ::

There is no airport in the district. The airport in Dimapur is 54 km away from Diphu being the nearest to the district.

:: SOME OTHER CONTACTS OF KARBI ANGLONG ::

1) Deputy Commissioner - 272257(O)/272255(R)
2) Law College - 272777(O)
3) Tourist & Information Officer - 272694(O)
4) Supdt. Diphu Civil Hospital - 272437
5) Police Control Room - 272594

:: DISTRICTS PIN CODES OF KARBI ANGLONG ::

Amguri 782410
Amlakhi Bazar 782461
Amonigaon 782481
Amrang 782440
Amtreng 782450
Anjukpani 782139
Baghmari 782462
Baghpani 782441
Baithalangsho 782450
Bakalighat 782482
Baligaon Tiniali 782481
Balipathar 782470
Barjuri 782139
Barlongpher 782447
Barpani 782450
Bheleoghat 782441
Biswanathpathar 782441
Bobilgaon 782481
Bogijan 782490
Bokajan 782480
Bokajan Cf 782490
Borbali 782481
Borthal 782485
Chakihola Edso 782475
Cherakani 782441
Dakhin Dighalipar 782481
Daldali 782470
Danghap 782441
Dayangmukh 782440
Deihari 782490
Deithor 782480
Dentaghat 782441
Deopani 782470
Dewanbasti 782462
Dhansripar 782470
Dilaji 782462
Dillai 782480
Dillai Parbat 782480
Diphu Bazar Ndbo 782462
Diphu Govt.college 782462
Diphu Ho 782460
Disama 782462
Disobai 782482
Dokmaka 782441
Donkamokam 782485
Duarbamuni 782441
Dwajungphang 782470
Eradighalpani 782481
Forest Bazar 782440
Gautambasti 782480
Golaibasti 782480
Hamren 782486
Harlongpher Ndedso 782447
Hidibonglong 782481
Hidipi 782480
Honkram 782450
Honlokrok 782485
Howraghat 782481
Jaljuri 782485
Japrajan 782470
Jengkha 782440
Jirikinding 782440
Jongpha 782490
Kachupukhuri 782482
Kailajan 782480
Kajesara Matikhola 782441
Kalanga 782485
Karagaon 782480
Kathterongaon 782136
Khanduli 782486
Khatkhati 782480
Khengergaon 782447
Kheroni 782440
Kheronigaon 782461
Kuligaon 782480
Laharijan 782480
Langbangdingpi 782482
Langcholiet 782447
Langhin Manikpur 782441
Langhin Tiniali 782441
Langlakso 782441
Longnit 782461
Lorenthepi 782482
Lurulangso 782462
Mahendijua 782461
Mailoo Bazar 782446
Manja 782461
Menmeji 782435
Morakordoiguri 782480
Nailalung 782447
Neparpatty 782470
Okrang 782481
Padumpukhuri 782441
Paharguri 782450
Palakamati 782481
Panditghat 782481
Panjaborpathar 782450
Panjuri 782441
Parakhowa Bazar 782441
Phanglangso 782462
Phangtrengphang 782485
Phulani 782441
Pub Silputa 782482
Rajapathar 782481
Rangapahar Siding 782470
Rengkimi Village 782462
Rongkhelon 782462
Rongkut 782481
Rongplimplam 782461
Samaguri Bazar 782482
Samelangso 782441
Sangsiga Bazar 782440
Sarihajan 782480
Shyampathar 782482
Sildharampur 782441
Silputa Tiniali 782482
Tarabasa 782482
Taradubi 782485
Taralangso No 1 782447
Tengelijan 782470
Tengralangso 782450
Teteliguri 782482
Tikahill 782450
Tumpreng 782485
Udali No 1 782482
Umcherra 782486
Umpanai 782410
Umswar 782410
Uttar Borbil 782481
Vitorkaliani 782490
Watijor 782446
Wirwar 782441

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