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Dhemaji is the name of town as well as a
district in Assam. Dhemaji is located
at the North Eastern corner of Assam in an area that is one
of the remotest in the country. The Lilabari airport at North
Lakhimpur is 66 kms from Dhemaji town, the airport
offers daily flights to Guwahati.
The local rail station at Dhemaji town is named Murkong Selek
rail station. This is a meter gauge track connected to Rangiya
Junction. Rangiya Junction has broad gauge trains connected
to rest of the country. The National Highway 52 passes through
Dhemaji District. From Guwahati, Dhemaji is 428 km and about
10 hours drive away.
The district of Dhemaji is spread over 3237
Sq. Km and lies at an elevation of about 104 mt. River
Brahmaputra passes through the south and east of Dhemaji,
the state of Arunchal Pradesh
is to its North. Dhemaji is a highly flood prone area.
Dhemaji is well known for its academic environment. The Nalanipam
L.P. School is the oldest primary, established in 1885. Dhemaji
Higher Secondary School and Dhemaji Girls Higher Secondary
School are pioneer educational school at Dhemaji. St Francis
De Sales school is a pioneer school providing education in
English medium. There are several major colleges in the area.
The population comprises of Assamese speaking people such
as the Chutia, Ahoms, Sonowal, Kacharis, Koches, Kalitas,
Kaibartas and other tribes like Mishings and Deoris. The major
languages spoken in this district are Assamese, Bengali &
Hindi.
It is believed that in 1240 A.D.; (approx).
The first King of Ahom reign Chow Chukafa established his
capital at a place named Haboong in the district of Dhemaji.
Due to perennial flood in the area the King shifted the capital
from Haboong and after that the area became under the rule
of Chutias till 1523 A.D when the Ahom King Chuhung - Moong
attacked and killed the Chutia king Natipal and the area came
under the kingdom of Ahoms. |
Gerukamukh – At Gerukamukh Sobansiri,
the largest tributary of Brahmaputra touches the plains from
the hills. The place is 44 Km from Dhemaji and is known for
exquisite natural beauty. Angling is common sport at this
place. There is a major Hydro Electric Power project at Gerukamukh.
Bordoibum Beelmukh Bird Sanctuary
– Bordoibum Beelmukh Bird Sanctuary is situated
17 kms from Dhemaji. This is an excellent place for bird watchers
both armature as well as professionals. The sanctuary is home
to a large variety of avifauna including the adjutant storks
and fishing eagles.
Malini Than – At
a distance of 42 kms north east of Dhemaji is the location
of Malini Than. The place is of religious significance as
people congregate here to worship Goddess Malini. There are
a number of historical monuments around this place.
Ghuguha Dol –17 kms
away south west of Dhemaji is the place where the son of then
Ahom King Tyao Khamti, Bamuni Konwar was born. The
Dol (Temple) was built in memory of Bamuni Konwar'smother.
Maa Manipuri Than –
This Than (place of worship) is located 25 kms south west.
Established by Ahom King Gourinath Singhaas a monument
of help by the Manipuries in controlling Mua-Mariah renaissance
during the later period of Ahom reign. |
