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Karbi Anglong district
District of Assam
Langkvoku waterfall near Manja
Langkvoku waterfall near Manja
Location in Assam
Location in Assam
Country India
StateAssam
DivisionCentral Assam
Created on2 February 1970
HeadquartersDiphu
Government
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesAutonomous District (shared with Dima Hasao & West Karbi Anglong district)
 • Vidhan Sabha constituenciesBokajan, Howraghat, Diphu
Area
 • Total10,434 km2 (4,029 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total660,955
 • Density63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Literacy96.52%
 • Sex ratio1753
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAS-09-X-XXXX
Major highwaysNH-36, NH-39 (AH-1)
Websitekarbianglong.gov.in

Karbi Anglong district is an administrative unit in the Indian state of Assam. It is an autonomous district administered by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) according to the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the constitution of India. The district headquarters is in Diphu.

Original:

Karbi Anglong district is one of the 34 administrative districts of Assam in India. Diphu is the administrative headquarter of the district. The district is administered by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council according to the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. A new district, West Karbi Anglong, was formed out of it in 2016.[2]

Etymology[edit]

Draft:

"Karbi Anglong" is derived from the Karbi language. Karbi is the name of the indigenous tribe living in and around the region. The origin of the word Karbi is unknown. Anglong is a homonym in the Karbi language for hills and mountains. The term Karbi Anglong literally means "Karbi Hills".[3]

Original:

The name "Karbi Anglong" is derived from Karbi language. The word Karbi is the name of indigenous tribe living in and around the region. The origin of the word Karbi is unknown. The tribe call themselves as Arleng, meaning "Humans." Anglong is homonym noun for Hills and Mountains.

History[edit]

Pre independence[edit]

Main article: Karbi people

Draft:

Prior to the British colonisation of Assam, the major hill tribes of Undivided Assam had their own separate "states" they lived in without much outside interference. They were not a part of any properly established external government or kingdom.[4] Under the British rule with the Frontier Regulation Act of 1884, the Mikir Hills tract was made a part of the administrative district of Nowgong[a]. Till then, there was no administrative boundary of the erstwhile Mikir Hills or present-day districts of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong. Later in 1893, a part of the tract was put under the Sivsagar[b] district.[5]

Later in 1935, Mikir Hills[c] was declared as one of the "backward tracts" under article 52A(2) of the Government of India Act, 1919. These "backward tracts" were the tribal areas for whose administration the Sixth Schedule of the Indian constitution was later enacted. Later under the Government of India Act, 1935, the Mikir Hills tract was classified under "Partially Excluded Areas". These areas were were not directly controlled by the laws made in the province or the federal government and while the power of administration was vested in the council of ministers, however, it was subject to the governor exercising his individual judgement.[6]


Original:

Prior to the pre-British rule in North East India, the territory of Karbi Anglong was never properly or scientifically demarcated; and it was also not a part of any properly established external government or kingdom. Despite facing occasional suppression or control from neighboring groups or kingdoms, including the Burmese during the Burmese invasions of Assam during the early 1800s,[7] there are no plausible historical evidences to support the claims that the people of Karbi Anglong as a whole were under an external dominion.The British, under their subjugation, constituted and declared the land of the Karbi people as a 'Scheduled District' in 1874. Later, Mikir Hills track was constituted as "Partially Excluded areas" under the Govt. of India Act, 1935.

Post independence[edit]

Draft:

On November 17, 1951, the now defunct United Mikir Hills and North Cachar Hills district was created by combining some parts of the present day districts of Golaghat, Nagaon, Cachar, and United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills district of present day Meghalaya.

This was followed by the bifuration of the erstwhile district of United Mikir and North Cachar Hills into two separate districts - Mikir Hills and North Cachar Hills district on 2 February 1970. The Mikir Hills district was later officially renamed to Karbi Anglong district on 14 October 1976.

In 2016, the district was further divided into two new districts. The entire area under the Hamren Civill sub-division of the Karbi Anglong district was carved out to form a new district, West Karbi Anglong with Hamren as its headquarter.


Original:

On November 17, 1951, now defunct United Mikir Hills and North Cachar Hills district was created by combining some parts of the districts of the now Golaghat, Nagaon, Cachar and United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills district of present-day Meghalaya state.

This was followed by bifurcation of the erstwhile district of United Mikir and North Cachar Hills into two separate districts - Mikir Hills and North Cachar Hills district - on 2 February 1970.[8] The Mikir Hills district was later officially renamed to Karbi Anglong district on 14 October 1976.[8]

In 2016, the district was further divided into 2 new districts. The whole existing area of the Hamren Civil sub-division of Karbi Anglong including towns like Hamren, Dongkamukam and other adjoining areas formed the new district of West Karbi Anglong. Hamren was made the headquarter of the newly created district. However, the pre-existing Karbi Anglong district was not renamed to East Karbi Anglong after the bifurcation.[2][9][10]

Politics[edit]

Aspiration for statehood[edit]

Main article: Twenty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India

Draft:

Following British colonisation, the Government of India Act, 1935, categorised the Mikir Hills as "Partially Excluded Areas". These areas were not directly controlled by the laws of the provincial and federal government and were administered by a council of ministers but was subject to the the Governor exerting their individual judgement.[6]

In 1940, political leaders such as Semsonsing Ingti, Khorsing Terang and Seng Bey in a memorandum to the Assam Governor, Sir Robert Neil Reid, advocated for a separate hill district for Mikirs. To further advance their cause, a socio-political organisation called the Karbi-A-Dorbar was formed in 1946.[11]

In 1960, the government of Assam passed the Assam Official Language Act, 1960 declaring Assamese as the official language of the state.[12] In 1972, the Gauhati University announced that the medium of instruction and examination under its colleges would be changed from English to Assamese.[5] In response to this, a meeting was held on 31 May 1973, under the leadership of the Chief Executive Member at that time. During this meeting, they adopted the Roman Script for Karbi literary works and established the Script Implementation Committee. In a rally held by the Committee on 19 December 1973, several students were injured and leaders were arrested by the state police force.[5]

These developments contributed to calls for an Autonomous State within Assam. The then Chief Minister Prafulla Himanta and Home Minister Bhirgu Phukan opposed these demands stating concerns that it could fragment the state further.[13]

Original:

The area that comprises the present district of Karbi-Anglong was outside the political sphere of the Ahom kingdom prior to the British colonization of this region.[14] After the recommendation of Simon Commission, the hill area of Karbi Anglong was given a different status under Section 92 of the Government of India Act 1935 and area was placed under the category of "Partially Excluded Areas". The Government of Assam by this law holds no political power over the excluded areas which were administered under the special power of the Governor.[14]

In the year 1937, political leaders such Semsonsing Ingti, Seng Bey and Khorsing Terang in a memorandum to Assam Governor, Sir Robert Neil Reid, demanded a separate hill district for Mikirs. A regional political forum, called Karbi-A-Durbar, was formed to intensify the movement.

After the formation of Indian Union, several ethnic communities of Northeast India like Naga people, Mizo people, Bodo people and Khasi people began demanding separate statehood and a complete independent identity for their own. These demands were agitated both by common people and by a group of insurgents. The Congress Government of Assam in 1960, declared Assamese language as the official language of the State[14] ignoring existence of multiple tribes and languages, causing discontent among the various indigenous tribes, which formed majority of erstwhile state of Assam.[15] This led to the formation of Nagaland State in 1963 and State of Meghalaya in 1971. The then unified districts (Karbi Anglong district & Dima Hasao district) were invited to join the newly created Meghalaya. The twin districts vetoed to join the newly createtd State of Meghalaya, after the assurance of greater independence from State of Assam.[16]

Former M.P. Dr. Jayanta Rongpi representing both Karbi Anglong & NC Hills in the Parliament during his tenure.

Though the same assurance by State of Assam remain partly or wholly unfulfilled and diluted through decades. This led to several memorandums, wave of agitations in the twin Districts of Karbi Anglong district and Dima Hasao district complaining of lack of fulfilment, infiltration in the Sixth schedule, ignorance and imposition of Assamese towards these districts by the State of Assam.

In 2013, in a joint agitation Bodo, Dimasa and Karbi disrupted transport service through highway and railway in their respective districts. Eventually, leading in lose of 2 lives due to police firing and damages to many public and private property.[17]

The district is also a hotbed of militant activities who aspire to achieve statehood though violence. UPDS, now defunct, has come overground for overall good, peace and development of the region and people.[18]

Draft:

Sixth Schedule[edit]

The Sixth Schedule under Article 244(2) and 275(1) contains provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The provisions of the Sixth Schedule are regarded as a mini-constitution within the constitution. In autonomous regions, any act enacted by the State legislature or any act of the Parliament in respect of the subjects and powers vested with the district council shall not be applicable within the territorial jurisdiction of the district council unless the authority of such a council decides to accept them in its entirety or with exceptions and modifications.[19] The Sixth schedule of the Indian constitution empowers the Governor to make rules for the first constitution of District Councils and Regional Councils in consultation with the existing tribal Councils or other representative tribal organisations within the autonomous districts or regions concerned.[20]

Local rules and membership eligibility[edit]

There are different internal rules for different Autonomous District Councils (ADCs). Under the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, the right of access to traditional lands and length of stay in the region are regarded as "qualifying criteria" for being included in the voters' list for the ADCs.[19] According to "The Assam Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, 1951", to qualify for a membership in the council, the person must be a citizen of India, not younger than 35 years and be eligible to vote in the election of the members of the district council of that autonomous district.[21]

Legal challenges and controversies[edit]

In 2017, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL/9/2017) titled Ratan Terang and 17 Ors Vs.The State of Assam and 8 Ors., was filed in the Gauhati High Court where the petitioners brought to the attention of the court that the elections in the Election District Council are being conducted under the Rules of 1951 and under Rule 128 (4)(b) of the said rules, individuals who are not members of the Scheduled Tribes are included in the electoral rolls of the District Council. They argued that the rules of 1951 had lapsed after the first constitution of the District Council and that any further action taken pursuant to the said rules was invalid. The Gauhati High Court in its judgement directed the Council to frame the rules for conducting the election in exercise of its power under paragraph 2(7) of the Sixth Schedule within a period of 6 months of the order.[22]

In 2018, a PIL was filed to the Gauhati High court and Diphu Judicial Court arguing that no non-Scheduled Tribe person could contest in the Sixth Schedule council election. Three non-tribal MACs of the Karbi Anglong Autonomos Council were summoned by the Diphu Judicial Court for a hearing.[23]

On 12 May 2022,[24] the KAAC announced that elections would be held on 8 June 2022,[25] leading to protests against the decision as the rules for conducting the elections to the council was not framed yet.[26][27] Despite this, the elections were held on 8 June leading to reports of violence on the day of the election.[28]

Original:

Articles 244(A) and 275(1), "Sixth Schedule" of the Constitution of India provides "Mini Constitution" to some Autonomous regions of India. In these regions, elections are held according to "District Council Election Rules". Like other Autonomous region, the Karbi Anglong districts are also empowered to frame their own "District Council Election Rules" under "Sixth Schedule" and elect its members from ST (Schedule Tribe) to the Councils.[29] Since many tribal are hardly aware of this special provisions, non-ST politicians have been contesting MAC elections in the council. Recently PIL ( PIL No. 9/2017) was filed in the Gauhati High Court and Diphu Judicial Court against non-Tribal elected in the council.[30][31] The Gauhati High Court in its final verdict on July 13, 2018, directed the KAAC to frame new acts and rules under paragraph 2 (7) of the Sixth Schedule for preparation of electoral roll.[32][31] As of now, there has been no completion of "District Council Election Rules" by the KAAC surpassing the duration limit ordered by the Court.

Geography[edit]

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Topography[edit]

Draft:

The districts plateau are an extension of the Indian Plate (The Peninsular Block) in the Northeast India. This area receives maximum rainfall from the Southwest summer Monsoon from June through September.[33] Rivers and tributaries flowing through the district include: Amreng river, Borpani river, Kolioni river, Dhansiri river, Dikharu river, Nambor river, Deopani river, Jamuna river, Patradisha river, Longnit river, and Doigrung river. The district is bounded by  the state of Nagaland and Golaghat district in east, Hojai district in  the west, Golaghat and Nagaon district in the north and Dima Hasao district and Nagaland in the south. The district is located between 25º 33′ and 26º 35′ North latitude and from 92º 10′ to 93º 50′ East longitude.[34]


Original:

The districts plateau are an extension of the Indian Plate (The Peninsular Block) in the Northeast India. This area receives maximum rainfall from the Southwest summer Monsoon from June through September.[33] Numerous rivers and tributaries flow in these districts such as the Dhansiri, Longnit, Jamuna, Kolioni and Nambor.[35][36] The district is bounded by Golaghat district on the east and on the north, Meghalaya state and Morigaon district on the west, Nagaon and Dima Hasao district and Nagaland state on the south. The district is located between 25º 33′ and 26º 35′ North latitude and from 92º 10′ to 93º 50′ East longitude.

Flora and fauna[edit]

The Kangthi Langso waterfall, situated in Kangthi Village, approximate 12 kilometers away from Dengaon in Karbi Anglong district of Assam in India.
Reserve Forests and Wildlife Sanctuaries map of Karbi Anglong.

About 40% of Karbi Anglong is covered with forest.[37][38] According to MSME-Development Institute, Diphu, the important forest types found in Karbi Anglong District are: Moist semi-evergreen forests, Moist Mixed Deciduous forests, Riverain Type and Miscellaneous type with scattered pure or mixed patches of bamboos.[39] These forest areas are natural museums of living giant trees, a treasure house of rare, endemic and endangered species, a dispensary of medicinal plants, a garden for Botanists, a gene bank for economically important organisms, a paradise for nature lovers and a laboratory for environmentalists.[40] Threatened species in the area include Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, Clouded leopard and Leopard, Hoolock gibbon, Pangolin, Porcupine Slow loris etc.[38] The district includes five wildlife sanctuaries, two elephant reserves (Dhansiri – Lumding and Kaziranga – Karbi Anglong) and 17 District Council Reserve Forests (DCRFs).[38] In 1952, Karbi Anglong district became home to the Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi).[41] Other four Wildlife Sanctuaries are East Karbi-Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary, Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary, Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary and North Karbi-Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary.[42][43][44][45] However, the forests and wildlife of these districts continue to face threats from deforestation and human activities, some of them illegal.[38] Illegal minings is an immense concern as it very much contributes to ecological disturbance.[46][47]

Climate[edit]

Due to the variation in the topography of this hill zone, different parts of the district experiences different climates. The winter season commences from October and continues till February. During the summer season, there is a significant rise in both humidity and warmth. The temperature ranges from 6-12° in winter and 23-32° in summer. The average rainfall is about 2416 mm.[48]

Administration[edit]

The district is under the administration of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council. Diphu is the district headquarter, as well administrative headquarters of the same. The CEM of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council is the chairperson and chief executive of the council and district respectively, supported by twenty six other Executive Members of the council.[49] The Principal Secretary, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council is the administrative head of the districts.[50] The Deputy Commissioners is responsible for maintenance of Law and Order, Administration of Justice. Other important town of the districts is Bokajan. As per 2011 census, Total number of villages in the district is 2073[51] with combined 11 Development Blocks to look after the development activities in the district.

Constituency[edit]

There are three Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the district, namely Bokajan, Howraghat and Diphu. All are part of 3 S.T. Autonomous District Lok Sabha constituency of Assam designated for scheduled tribes.[52][53]

Economy[edit]

Draft:

Agriculture is the primary economic activity for residents of the West Karbi Anglong district. Major crops cultivated in the district include paddy, maize, mustard, sesamum, sugarcane, maticolai and vegetables.[54]

Original:

In 2006, the Indian government named Karbi Anglong one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[55] It is one of the eleven districts in Assam currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[55]

The GDP of the district was 2,198.39 crore (13th among Districts of Assam) based at constant price (2004-2005) for year 2009–10.[56] Agriculture is the main source of income for the people along with Horticulture, Livestock, Plantation, Sericulture, Weaving, etc. Tribals are generally self-sufficient. They mostly rely on wild vegetables found in hills both for domestic consumption and commercial purpose.

  • Roselle (plant) (English)/Hanserong (local) is a common plant grown in almost every tribal household. Both its leaf & seed bud are consumed.
    Roselle (plant) (English)/Hanserong (local) is a common plant grown in almost every tribal household. Both its leaf & seed bud are consumed.
  • Colocasia or Henru (left) and its root or Dongdar (right) are consumed entirely.
    Colocasia or Henru (left) and its root or Dongdar (right) are consumed entirely.

Ginger[edit]

Karbi Anglong ginger has been granted geographical indication (GI) rights by the GI Registry of India.[57] About 10,000 farmers grow ginger. The average annual production in Karbi Anglong is 30,000 tonnes.[57]

Rubber[edit]

in 2017–18 with a total area of 8,589.85 hectare and production of 2,925 million tonnes (third among inter districts of Assam) it generated 26,800 employments.[58]

Tea[edit]

As per the Statistical Hand Book Assam, 2018 the district has 1,590 tea growers registered with Tea Board of India with total area of 2,488.21 hectare. In 2017, the district's tea production was 4.59 million kg and stood at No.12 among other districts of Assam.[58]

The region also produces significant numbers of Areca nut, Baccaurea ramiflora, Beans, Jackfruit, Maize, Orange (fruit), Peach, Pineapple, Potato and Sweet potato, Plum, Sugarcane, Tapioca, Turmeric, etc. One of CCI working factory (out of three) called Bokajan Cement Factory is located in Bokajan.[59] Its product is exported to the whole country.

Potentiality for development[edit]

The district is rich in mineral resources. It has Feldspar and Limestone reserve's.[48] According to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Karbi Anglong has reserve Coal of 1.3 m. tonnes, Granite of 30 m. cum and Kaolinite of 0.7 m. tonnes.

Demographics[edit]

Population[edit]

According to the 2011 census, Karbi Anglong District has a population of 965,280,[1] This gives it a ranking of 451st in India (out of a total of 640).[1] The district has a population density of 93 inhabitants per square kilometre (240/sq mi) .[1] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 17.58%.[1] Karbi Anglong has a sex ratio of 951 females for every 1000 males,[1] and a literacy rate of 74%, with Male and Female constituting 82% and 65% respectively. The residual district has a population of 660,955. Karbi Anglong has a sex ratio of 950 females per 1000 males, of which 95,103 (14.39%) live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are 33,523 (5.07%) and 345,220 (52.23%) of the population respectively.[1]

Religion[edit]

Religions in Karbi Anglong district (2011)[60]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 80.36%
Christianity
 
 15.32%
Islam
 
 2.88%
Buddhism
 
 0.87%
Other or not stated
 
 1.00%
Excludes Donka revenue circle
Deopani Durga temple in Karbi Anglong district

Those practicing are Hinduism are 531,167 (80.36%) of the population. Christianity is the second largest religion comprising 101,251 (15.32%) of the population. Muslims are 19,057 (2.88%) while Buddhists are 5,767 (0.87%) of the population.[60]

Languages[edit]

Languages of Karbi Anglong district (2011)[61]

  Karbi (43.94%)
  Bengali (13.02%)
  Assamese (9.03%)
  Boro Kachari (6.04%)
  Nepali (4.67%)
  Hindi (3.70%)
  Dimasa Kachari (2.65%)
  Bhojpuri (2.17%)
  Sadri (1.90%)
  Kuki (1.39%)
  Garo Kachari (1.22%)
  Others (10.27%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 43.94% of the population spoke Karbi, 13.02% Bengali, 9.03% Assamese, 6.04% Boro Kachari, 4.67% Nepali, 3.70% Hindi, 2.65% Dimasa Kachari, 2.17% Bhojpuri, 1.90% Sadri, 1.39% Kuki and 1.22% Garo as their first language.[61]

Karbi, Assamese, Hindi and English language are used as the common language for communicating among different communities residing in district.

Culture[edit]

While the Karbis are the majority, there also exist numerous other ethnic groups like Tiwa, and Kuki tribes like Thadou and Hmar, found scattered in the district. All these ethnicity represents different and unique identities, customs and traditions, clothing, food and religions of their own, yet they share many common practices making them self-sufficient, satisfied and less dependent from outside supplies than the rest of conventional civilized sections. They all rely on Bamboo for their essential frequent use including food (bamboo sprout) and house building materials, curve out utensils from wood, spin out cotton, jhum cultivation, non-dowry practice, local hygienic green vegetables instead of regular green market, clothes manufacturing, and so on[citation needed].

Karbi Youth Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the Karbi people of Assam along with other tribals to propagate and display their rich culture and traditions in one platform. It is celebrated between 15 and 19 February of every year in Taralangso, Diphu, Karbi Anglong District. It is locally called Karbi Riso-Nimso Rong Aje[citation needed].

Demographics issues[edit]

In 1971 Census of India, the Tribal population was at 65%,[62] as of 2011, it stand at 56.3%[63] with large numbers of illegal influx and encroachment from outside causing disturbance to both natural landscape & economic opportunities. Illegal issuance of land patta is also the major concern for the Indigenous tribal communities.[64][65] The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, the Land Revenue and the Forest department of Karbi Anglong aided by Police and Executive Magistrate on 5 March 2019 demolished and evicted over 600 illegal structures and infiltrators built in Lankaijan Reserve Forest bordering Hojai district.[66][67][68] On 31, August[citation needed] 10:00 am (Indian Standard Time) the much awaited National Register of Citizens of India (Assam) was declared. 19,06,657 were excluded out of 3.11 Crore people from all over Assam.[69] According to many news reports, both from Karbi Anglong (10th position) & West Karbi Anglong district (7th position) 14.31% & 15.47% of people were excluded from these respective areas.[70][71]

Tourism[edit]

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Places of interest[edit]

A hilly district of Assam, Karbi Anglong is still somewhat unknown to the tourist in spite of its natural green forest and hills. Some reasons are poor connectivity, infrastructure. Several places local origin name have been renamed by outsiders. Visitors frequent littering openly have caused serious threat to these places.

Diphu
It is a busy town located on a hill. There are tourist attractions in and around the town.
Akashi Ganga
15  km away from Dokmoka. A stream of water flows down from the high hill. In front of it, there is a Siva temple.
Dikrut Waterfall (also called Paklongkam)
It's a waterfall located on the mountain. Outsiders knows it by the name of Bhelughat.
Garampani (also called Langkar-om)
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary which is home of hoolock gibbon and golden langur. There is hot water spring in here near the National Highway-29 (also NH37).
Kaipholangso
in Dolamara vicinity under No. 26 Duarbagori MAC Constituency in Karbi Anglong and famous for its scenic beauty and bordering the enchanting hills. Outsiders knows it as Kakochang falls.[72]
Kangthi Langso Waterfall
It's a waterfall located in Kangthi village, around 12 km from Den Arong (Dengaon).
Longsokangthu (also called Siloni)
It is a picnic spot on the bank of a river, surrounded by hills and greenery.
Silbheta (also called Arlong-Ru-pat)
It is a picnic spot located at a distance of 37 km from Diphu. The place surrounded by rain forests. A nature built stone bridge (dyke) with a waterfall is the main attraction of this place.
Recreation Park
Recreation Park is a Government run Recreational cum Medicinal garden. It is a place of attraction for the tourists. [1]
Langvoku Waterfall
Langvoku waterfall is 10km away from Manja (town) in Karbi Anglong (Assam). This place undoubtedly beautiful with its fountains. The place is located in Manja-Dilai area of the district.
Tokolangso Waterfall
Tokolangso waterfall is on a hilly spot. The water falls down straight from the hilltop. The water is very cold and crystal clear in appearance. The place is located in Balipathar, 14km away from Bokajan.

Education[edit]

Karbi Anglong's major educational institutions are:

Universities[edit]

Assam University, Diphu Campus
Located in hilly terrain spreading over 273 bighas allotted by Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council authority. It is about 8km westward from downtown Diphu towards Lumding. The campus is a pioneering higher-level study centre in this remote eastern part of the country[vague]. The Campus offers different Post-Graduate courses and research facilities.[73]

Medical Colleges[edit]

Diphu Medical College and Hospital

Colleges[edit]

The district has many well established colleges. Among them, Diphu Government College, is the only NAAC accredited government higher educational institution in the district.[74] Other notably colleges are Diphu Law College; Don Bosco College, Diphu; Eastern Karbi Anglong College, Hanjanglangso (Sarihajan) and Thong Nokbe College, Dokmoka.

Technical institutes[edit]

  • Diphu polytechnic
  • Indian Technical Institute [ITI]

Schools[edit]

Schools in the district follow the State Board of Secondary Education, Assam curriculum. Many schools provides quality education to hill people[vague]. These established are run by Government, Private and Missionaries.Some well known schools are: Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Diphu; Badan Memorial Higher Secondary School, Diphu; Diphu Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Diphu; Diphu Govt. Girls High School, Diphu; Howraghat Higher Secondary School, Howraghat; Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Diphu; Kendriya Vidyalaya, Diphu & Bokajan; Kidzee, Diphu; Vidhya Sagar High School, Bokajan; Krist Jyoti School, Dokmoka; Mount Calvary English High School, Diphu; Aturkimi Academy, Diphu and Presbyterian Mission High School, Diphu.

Media[edit]

Newspaper[edit]

The Arleng Daily, a Karbi daily, is a tabloid format newspaper that heralded a new beginning for Karbi newspaper. Thekar, a Karbi daily, is the first RNI Registered Karbi newspaper.[75] Since then, there are several dailies in Karbi language. In the year of 2005–06, a Hindi newspaper Jana Prahari was launched from Baguliaghat, a small town in Karbi Anglong. 'Hill Observer' is an English Daily Newspaper published from Diphu. The Drongo Express, an English daily, is published from Diphu, Karbi Anglong.[76] The Hills Times, a largely circulated English daily published from Diphu[vague] and printed in Guwahati[citation needed].[77]

Television[edit]

  • Doordarshan TV relay centre, Diphu
  • KAT News (Cable Channel), Diphu
  • Karbi Anglong Live (Cable Channel), Hamren, West Karbi Anglong
  • KaCOM (Cable Channel) not in function since 2015, Bokajan

Radio[edit]

Transportation[edit]

Road[edit]

The district is connected to other place by road though NH-36, NH-39 and NH-329.

Railway[edit]

Bokajan and Diphu railway station are the main railway station in the district.

Notable towns[edit]

Notable people[edit]

See also[edit]

26°11′N 93°34′E / 26.183°N 93.567°E / 26.183; 93.567

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Presently known as Nagaon district
  2. ^ Present day Golaghat district.
  3. ^ Mikir Hills was not yet a separate district. It was a part of Nowgong and Dibrugarh district.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "District Census Handbook: West Karbi Anglong" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
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