North Lakhimpur

Geography

It is situated at 27° 13' 60 N and 94° 7' 0 E. 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, Panigaon, Joyhing and Moidomia, Angarkhuwa, Dhakuwakhania Goan, Hansuwa Tiniali etc..

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census, 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.

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 8 km 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.

Climate

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Education

Universities

• North Lakhimpur University Madhabdev University

Colleges

• Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital
• Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science
• Lakhimpur Commerce College
• Lakhimpur Girls' College
• Lakhimpur Kendriya Mahavidyalaya
• Lakhimpur Telahi Kamalabaria College

Schools

• St. Mary's Senior Secondary School
• Asian Public School Lakhimpur
• BBCM Shankardev Vidya Niketan
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Lakhimpur
• Brookfield School Lakhimpur

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

• Padmanath Gohain Baruah
• Tirtheswar Hazarika
• Iswar Prasanna Hazarika
• Uddhab Bharali, innovator
• Labanya Dutta Goswami, (1952–2009)
• Raaj J Konwar, Bollywood singer

References

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