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DARRANG DISTRICT

Head-Quater : Mangaldai
Area : 3481 sq. km
HQ PIN Code : 784125
HQ STD Code : 03713
Official Website : www.darrang.gov.in
Darrang District Map
Population : 9,08,090(2011 Census)
Male : 4,72,134
Female : 4,35,956
Sex Ratio : 923
Density : 491 per sq. km

Darrang is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are located at Mangaldai. The district occupies an area of 3481 sq.km. The District of Darrang (undivided) had been created with effect from July'1983 converting the erstwhile Sub-Division of Mangaldai. Recently this District has been divided into Udalguri District (under BTAD) & Darrang District. The Udalguri District covers the  major portion of this undivided Darrang District. This literature & website however, still covers the undivided District. The word Darrang would mean undivided form of the District from this point & further.This district covers an area of approximately 3481 sq km. Darrang District shares the border with Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh. People of various communities live here with peace and harmony. Darrang District is in the central part of Assam.

The name Darrang was derived from the Bodo word Dourang, which means 'Lilabhumi' (Playground) of Gods. According to Scholar Late Dineswar Sarma, the word Darrang came from Dawrang which means gate, as there was direct entry to Bhutan and from there to Nepal, China etc. Gradually this was know as Darrang.

Darrang consists of a narrow strip of plain lying between Himalayas and Brahmaputra river in the north-west part of Assam. The land which is now known as Darrang district was included in the Hindu Kingdom of Kamrupa as mentioned in Mahabharata. Its antiquity dates back to the beginning of the sixteenth century when the Koch King Nar Narayan incorporated this district in his Kingdom. In 1637, the Ahom Kingdom was established in the land after the death of the then Koch King Bali Narayana. In 1792, Darrang Raja was defeated by an expeditionary force under the command of Captain Welsh and in 1826. Darrang with rest of Assam passed under the British rule. The existing Darrang district was formed on 1st July,1983 comprising of two Subdivisions viz., Mangaldai and Udalguri, with the district headquarter at Mangaldai. The important towns in Darrang are Udalguri, Tangla, Rowta, Kharupetia. After the formation of Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), Udalguri has been turned into a district, encompassing a large area, including Bhairabkund, Rowta, and Orang, etc. Udalguri has every potential to be the nerve center of the newly formed BTAD. Sudempuri, is one of the rapidly developing part of Udalguri district, followed by Maidanguri and others. Kalaigaon is also an important place of this district. People of different communities live with peace and harmony here; the total population of which 868,532[citation needed] (57.74%) are Hindus, 534,658[citation needed] (35.54%) are Muslims, and 97,306[citation needed] (1.75%) are Christians.

Economy
The economy of the Darrang district is basically agrarian where the majority (about 85% ) of the population is engaged in agriculture and allied activities. Out of the total population of 12,98,860 in the district only 4,05,743 (i.e. 31.23 %.) constitute the workforce. Agriculture is the main source of income of the people in this district. Moreover, Sericulture in Darrang district is an age old industry. It helps as a part time occupation to a huge mass of economically weaker section of the society residing in the rural area of the region. Thus, sericulture has gathered a considerable importance in the socio-economic life of the society. Production of fish in the district is quite negligible. Tea is the only plantation crop of this district. Sericulture in Darrang district is an age old industry. It helps as a part time occupation to a vast majority of economically weaker section of the society of rural area.. Therefore  sericulture has gathered a considerable importance in the socio-economic life of the society.

Tea is the only plantation crop of the district. However, late steps are being taken  to cultivate rubber and Citronella also. There are 28 Nos. of Tea Gardens in the District covering an area of 11,625.56 hectares. Annual production of Tea is registered to be around 23.1 million kg. The tea industry of the district engages around 66,158 persons.

There were altogether 75 Nos. of registered factories in the district in 1995. In addition to these, there as many as 845 small industrial units registered up to 1996 under the Industries Department in the district. In the district the main polyester industry is the Prag Bosimi Synthetics Ltd. located at Sipajhar which employs a large number of skilled and unskilled labour. Besides there are a few tea factories in the district. In the district the need of the hour is setting up of the Jute Mill at Dalgaon where it is technically and economically viable.

Attraction:

ORANG NATIONAL PARK : Orang Sanctuary, Also termed as a miniature Kaziranga,  is located near Silbori,  and on the north bank of river Brahmaputra. It covers an area of 78 sq. km.It is famous for One horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, Barking Deer, Elephant, Leopard, Sambar and Hogdeer, Pangolin, Civet Cat & Otter,Both migratory and local birds. viz. Palican, Green Pigeon, Bengal Florican, Cormorant, Greylag Goose, Large Whistling Teal, Great Adjutant Stork, King Vulture. Orang is at a distance of 140 kms. from Guwahati, 32 kms. from Tezpur  and 68 kms. from Mangaldai, the district HQ by road. It would take  One and half hour to reach from Mangaldai. The nearest railhead is Rongapara and the nearest airport is Saloni (Tezpur).Public buses & rental cars are available from Guwahati, the State Capital or Mangaldai.

Batha Beel:A nice opportunity for bird watchers, thousands of migratory birds come to this beel. It is near Hazarikapara (Sipajhar)

Pukhuria Beel:Another choice for Bird watchers. Hundreds of migratory birds come to this beel every year.

Baladev Pukhuri:Located at Baldevpara, west of Sipajhar, is a beel covering 48 Bighaas was created during the reign of King Dharma Narayana. Today, it is serving as Govt. Fishery.

Jaypal Pukhuri:A huge Pond, with an area of 20 Bighaas at Barkaliyajhar village known to be created during the reign of King Jaypal. The water of this pond is crystal clear and stays above ground level!

Bhairavkunda of Udalguri Subdivision is a famous pilgrim center. The village Patharughat of this district is famous for the historic event of 1894, when firing by British administration claimed lives of more than 15 villagers while they were in protest against the enhancement of land revenue and imposition of local rates. Prag Bosimi Synthetics Limited, a joint sector undertaking of Government of Assam and Bombay Silk Mill with foreign collaboration is also an important asset of the District.

Gandhi Smriti Park: Located in the heart of the Mangaldai town & within walking distance from DC's Office, this is a very well maintained & beautiful park.

Patharughat Swaheed Minar:There is a swaheed minar in a beautiful park in the Jalliwanwalabag of Assam.

Kamakshya Devalaya:To the south-west of Kalaigaon, near Lakhimpur village, is this Devalaya. There is a Stone fetish inside the temple with 8 lotus petals on it. Doul Festival - the religious part of the Holy Festival is celebrated here in Spring. It was founded before 12th century AD and favoured by Ahom& Koch Kings.

Thaans are another kind of place of worship. Usually triggered by some fetish e.g., some old tree or stone etc., afterwards often transformed into place of institutional worship.

Banks in Darrang District :

1) Central Bank Of India, B/O. NAMKHOLA, P.O. SIPAJHAR, Phone : 03713) 266687
2) Central Bank Of India, P.O.AULACHOWKA,VIA MANGALDOI, Phone : (03713) 262003
3) Central Bank Of India, B/O. BURHA, AT VILLAGE DUMANI CHOWK, P.O. MARUA CHOWKI, Phone : (03713) 264183
4)State Bank of India, Mangaldai-03713-222139
5)UCO Bank,03713-222152
6)P.G. Bank,03713-222220
7)Apex Bank,03713-222108
8)Central Bank,03713-222253
9)Nagar Samabai Bank,03713-222343

Banks ATMs in Darrnag District :

1) Axis Bank ATM, Ward No.5, New Police Station, Mangaldoi

Photos of Darrang
Wild Buffaloes in Orang National Park
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Rhinoceros in Orang National Park
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Narikoli Mandir in Spajhar - Darrang
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:: MAJOR TOWNS IN DARRANG ::

1)Sipajhar(MLA-BINANDA KUMAR SAIKIA-I.N.C.)
2)Kalaigaon(MLA-MAHESWAR BARO-B.P.F.)
3)Mangaldai(SC)(MLA-HIREN DAS-A.G.P.)
4)Dalgaon(MLA-MD.ILIAS ALI-Independent)

:: BLOCKS and SUBDIVISIONS IN DARRANG ::

Sipajhar,Udalguri,Pachim Mangaldai,Kalaigaon,Bhergaon,Khoirabari,Pub Mangaldai,Bechimari,Rowta,Mazbat,Dalgaon,Sialmari

:: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SEATS IN DARRANG ::

1)Sipajhar - Binanda Kumar Saikia (BJP )
2)Kalaigaon - Maheswar Baro (BPF )
3)Mangaldai(SC) - Gurujyoti Das (BJP )
4)Dalgaon - Ilias Ali (INC )

:: HOSPITALS IN DARRANG::

1)Mangaldai Civil Hospital,Dr. Nirmal Sarma,03713-222087,Mobile: +91-9435087666
2)JALJALI PHC

:: POLICE STATIONS IN DARRANG::

Name Of The S.P.
Shri Sunil Kumar, IPS
Phone-(03713) 222214(O)/222149(R)
Fax-(03713) 222198
Mob- 9435704242

Addl. S.P. (HQ) (03713) 222213 (O), 222213 (R)
Dy. S.P. (HQ) (03713) 222122 (O)
Dy. S.P. (DSB) (03713) 222175 (O), 222175 (R)

Name of the Police Station
1. Mangaldoi (03713) 222136
2. Dalgaon (03713) 270072
3. Dhula (03713) 252009
4. Sipajhar (03713) 266426
5. Shyamapur (R/PS)

Name of the Out Post
1. Burah
2. Kharupetia (03711) 254283, 224387
3. Daipam

Army Camps
1)Chapai Camp-03713-222255
2)Deomornoi Camp-03713-286110
3)Kalaigaon Camp-03711-245037
4)Sipajhar Camp-03713-26641

CRPF
1)Dalgaon-03713-270065
2)Mangaldai-03713-222092

:: MOVIES or MULTIPLEXES IN DARRANG::

1) Shree Ganesh Talkies, Kharupetia, Darrang (Capacity - 828)

:: HOW TO REACHED DARRANG FROM GUWAHATI(CAPITAL) ::

To reach Darrang District from outside Assam, one has to reach Guwahati by different modes like air, train or road. There are regular public buses plying from Guwahati to Mangaldai. This district is well connected by road, and water transport system. In addition, the district is benefited by the water transport system due to its northern boundary being covered by Brahmaputra River. There is steamer service from Upper Kurua to Guwahati. There is a wide network of roadways criss-crossing the district with the N.H. 52 being the most vital, which is running through the district in East-West direction connecting it with neighbouring Kamrup & Sonitpur districts. During 1994 the total P.W.D. Road length was 9,41,635 km., out of which 1,23,'358 km. was black topped and 818'635 unsurfaced. The NH 52 covers 82 kms. in total, in the district.

:: RAILWAY STATIONS IN DARRANG ::

The Northeast Frontier Railways has a metre gauge covering 72 km. of the district connecting Rangia junction and Murkong Chelek.

:: AIRPORTS IN DARRANG ::

The nearest airport is at Azara, (Guwahati), at 77 kms from the district headquarters, Mangaldai. There is another Airport at Saloni (Tezpur), which is at 110 kms east of Mangaldai.

:: SOME OTHER CONTACTS OF DARRANG ::

Dhrubajyoti Hazarika, DC, DARRANG,Phone-03713-222135,222138, 222153(FAX)
B. Das, ADC,03713-222144,222265
H. K. Bora, ADC,03713-222777,222275
S. Sarma, ADC 03713 222150

Other Contacts
1)ASEB-03713-222141
2)Telecom.Deptt.-03713-222200/ 230004
3)Circuit House-03713-222254,222187(VIP)
4)Managaldi Colege-03713-222113
5)Nagar Samabai-03713-222343
6)Nehru Yuba Kebdra-03713-222365
7)Youth Club-03713-222317
8)Dist. & Session Judge-03713-222238,222246
9)Addnl. Dist. & Sessions Judge-03713-223456
10)CJM-03713-222143,222252
11)Supdt.Dist.Jail-03713-222126,224142
12)Bar Association-03713-222218
13)Police Control Room (03713) 225220
14)Fire Brigade (Control No.) - 222133
15)Police Reserve, Mangaldai-03713-222219

:: DISTRICTS PIN CODES OF DARRANG ::

. Udalguri 784509
. Thana Udalguri 784509
. Thakuriapara 784522
. Tengara 784148
. Tengabari 784525
. Teliapara 784524
. Tangla 784521
. Tamulbari 784510
. Suklai 784527
. Sipajhar 784145
. Silbori 784114
. Shillongkhuti 784508
. Shikari Banglow 784528
. Shamtilla 784190
. Satkhali 784145
. Sastrapara 784510
. Santipukhuri 784144
. Sanowa 784145
. Samuakhat 784190
. Rowta Chariali 784508
. Rowta 784508
. Ratanpur 784523
. Ranipukhuri 784525
. Rangamati 784125
. Rangajuli 784522
. Ramhari Chowka 784125
. Raksyasmari 784507
. Rajghat 784125
. Purani Tangla 784528
. Purandia 784521
. Punia No.1 784115
. Pati Darrang 784147
. Pathorighat 784144
. Pathakpur 784507
. Panichali 784522
. Panerihat 784523
. Palahgarh 784521
. Padupuri Mazgaon 784514
. Pachim Patla 784526
. Outola 784524
. Orang 784114
. No.3 Rajagarh 784527
. No.2 Sialmari 784116
. No.2 Saikia Chuburi 784114
. No.2 Barangajuli 784527
. No.1 Amjuli 784510
. Niz Kharupetia 784115
. Nichilamari 784522
. Nassansali 784528
. Narengkati 784507
. Nalkhamara 784509
. Naharbari 784147
. Muslimghopa 784145
. Murmela 784521
. Mudoibari 784146
. Mohanpur 784509
. Minapara 784146
. Mechakapukhuri 784521
. Mazkhuti 784509
. Mazbat 784507
. Maugaon 784528
. Marowachowka 784145
. Maroi 784145
. Mangaldoi Ho 784125
. Mangalanagar 784125
. Malmura 784522
. Majorchuba 784525
. Mahalia Para 784507
. Lalpul Bazar 784514
. Lakhimpur 784525
. Kuruwa 784145
. Kunwari Pukhuri 784115
. Kuhiarkuchi 784522
. Kopati 784113
. Khuchurabari Habigaon 784509
. Khuchurabari 784507
. Khowrang 784509
. Khoirabari 784522
. Kharupetiaghat Bazar 784115
. Kharupetiaghat 784115
. Khandajan 784145
. Kenduguri 784148
. Kalikhola 784526
. Kalaigaon 784525
. Kajiamati 784509
. Kachubilhat 784523
. Kabir Ali 784525
. Jonaramchowka 784125
. Jangalpara 784116
. Jamuguri 784114
. Jalukbari 784522
. Jaljali 784125
. Howli Mohanpur 784125
. Hoograjuli 784507
. Hengalpara 784148
. Hazarikapara 784145
. Hatimara 784144
. Hatigarh 784524
. Harisinga 784510
. Goriajhar 784523
. Ghoghrabazar 784524
. Ghansimali 784115
. Gerua Bazar 784514
. Garukhuti 784145
. Garaibari 784509
. Ganesh Kunwari 784145
. Galandi 784115
. Ekrabari 784514
. Duni 784148
. Dolakati Borobazar 784113
. Dipila Chowka 784144
. Dimakuchi 784526
. Dighirpar 784144
. Dhula 784146
. Dhopguri 784528
. Dholpur 784145
. Dhekipara 784145
. Dhansiri Bazar 784114
. Deomornoi 784147
. Deodhani Ghat 784147
. Dalong Ghat 784528
. Dalgaon 784116
. Daipam 784514
. Dahinagaon 784125
. Dafalapota 784114
. Chengeliajhar 784145
. Chengapathar 784525
. Chapaichowka 784125
. Chamuapara 784125
. Chamatiapara 784147
. Chakrabasti 784116
. Byaspara 784145
. Burhi Nagar 784147
. Burha 784148
. Burargarh 784147
. Borjhar Bazar 784114
. Bordolguri 784145
. Bongaligaon 784113
. Bogpuri 784522
. Bhuyankhat 784528
. Bholaguri 784522
. Bholabari 784525
. Bhirgaon 784522
. Bherbheribill 784525
. Bhekulikanda 784525
. Bhalukmari 784508
. Bhakatpara 784190
. Bhairabkunda 784513
. Bengbari 784523
. Bechimari 784514
. Batakuchi 784510
. Batabari 784507
. Barnagram 784509
. Barkalachowka 784525
. Barigoan 784510
. Barigaon No.2 784147
. Barbagan 784190
. Barangabari 784522
. Barampur Kalaigaon 784525
. Barampur 784144
. Baralakhat 784522
. Bandarguri 784509
. Balabari 784146
. Bajanapathar 784145
. Bahmola 784522
. Aulachowka 784125
. Atterikhat 784527
. Andherighat 784148
. Aminpara 784514
. Ambagan 784510
. Ajodhyapur 784524

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