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Dhemaji
Dhemaji is a town and the headquarters of the Dhemaji district in the state of Assam, India. It is situated on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River and serves as an important administrative and commercial centre for the surrounding area. The town is known for its serene environment, traditional Assamese culture, and proximity to natural attractions like hills, rivers and forests.
The district's name Dhemaji is derived from the Deori word Dema-ji which means great water indicating it to be a flood-prone region.
Dhemaji is located at 27°29′N 94°35′E / 27.48°N 94.58°E. It has an average elevation of 91 metres (298 feet). Dhemaji is located to the north of the river Brahmaputra. To its north lies the Arunachal Himalayas. To its east lies the state Arunachal Pradesh and to the west is Lakhimpur, a district of Assam. It has many large and small rivers flowing through it. Some of them are Jiadhal, Gainodi, Dikhari, Dihang, Dimow and Simen. The Subansiri River flows by its western border.
The area of the present district was under the control of the Ahom Kingdom during their reign of over 400 years. Ruins of the erstwhile capital are still there but not well preserved. A number of monuments Ghuguha Dol, Ma Manipuri Than, Padumani Than built by the Ahom kings are worth visiting.
1,800 veteran soldiers led by a Hazarika joined the Kachari expedition of Rudra Singha (1696 - 1714). It was one of the centers of the bell metal industry in the Ahom period.
Dhemaji became a fully-fledged district on 14 October 1989, when it was split from Lakhimpur district.
As of 2011[update] India census, Dhemaji had a population of 12816. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dhemaji has an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 94% and, female literacy is 89%. In Dhemaji, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Assamese is the most spoken language at 8,794 speakers, followed by Bengali at 2,092, Mishing is spoken by 891 people and Hindi at 690.
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Dhemaji
Dhemaji is a town and the headquarters of the Dhemaji district in the state of Assam, India. It is situated on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River and serves as an important administrative and commercial centre for the surrounding area. The town is known for its serene environment, traditional Assamese culture, and proximity to natural attractions like hills, rivers and forests.
The district's name Dhemaji is derived from the Deori word Dema-ji which means great water indicating it to be a flood-prone region.
Dhemaji is located at 27°29′N 94°35′E / 27.48°N 94.58°E. It has an average elevation of 91 metres (298 feet). Dhemaji is located to the north of the river Brahmaputra. To its north lies the Arunachal Himalayas. To its east lies the state Arunachal Pradesh and to the west is Lakhimpur, a district of Assam. It has many large and small rivers flowing through it. Some of them are Jiadhal, Gainodi, Dikhari, Dihang, Dimow and Simen. The Subansiri River flows by its western border.
The area of the present district was under the control of the Ahom Kingdom during their reign of over 400 years. Ruins of the erstwhile capital are still there but not well preserved. A number of monuments Ghuguha Dol, Ma Manipuri Than, Padumani Than built by the Ahom kings are worth visiting.
1,800 veteran soldiers led by a Hazarika joined the Kachari expedition of Rudra Singha (1696 - 1714). It was one of the centers of the bell metal industry in the Ahom period.
Dhemaji became a fully-fledged district on 14 October 1989, when it was split from Lakhimpur district.
As of 2011[update] India census, Dhemaji had a population of 12816. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dhemaji has an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 94% and, female literacy is 89%. In Dhemaji, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Assamese is the most spoken language at 8,794 speakers, followed by Bengali at 2,092, Mishing is spoken by 891 people and Hindi at 690.