Hailakandi to
Guwahati – 330 kms
Silchar – 29 kms
Aizwal – 108 kms
Shillong – 120 kms
Imphal – 141 kms
Agartala – 161 kms
Kohima – 191 kms |
Hailakandi is a district & the district
head-quarter town. Hailakandi is located in the southernmost
corner of Assam. With the scenic splendor of nature and meandering
river, Hailakandi is a treasure trove of cultural and religious
tourism.
Hailakandi is located 330 kms away from
Guwahati. The nearest airport Kumbhirgram is 50 kms drive.
Hailakandi is connected through meter gauge rail network with
Lumding (Assam) and Agartala (Tripura) through the Katakhal
Railway Station.
The district of Hailakandi is spread over
1326 Sq. Km and lies at an elevation of about 680 mts above
sea level. Hailakandi is situated on the banks of the Barak
River that is popularly known as Barak Valley.
The sparsely populated region with abundant natural beauty
is the primary attraction of the place. This is a place where
you can take life slow and easy, relax for a few days. Almost
50% of the region is under forest cover, much of which still
remains devoid of human habitation.
The most common language spoken here is
Bengali, especially the Sylheti dialect of Bengali. Hindi,
Manipuri, Dimasa, Khasi etc. is also spoken widely. Tea is
the main industry of the district and maximum livelihood is
generated by working in the tea gardens. |