Dhemaji

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Coordinates: 27°28′48″ N 94°34′48″ E (27.48, 94.58)

Dhemaji
Dhemaji
State - District(s)	Assam - Dhemaji
Coordinates	27°28′48″ N 94°34′48″ E (27.48, 94.58)
Area - Elevation	- 91 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001) - Density	11,851 -

Dhemaji is the headquarters of Dhemaji District, Assam, India. It is one of the remotest districts of Assam. From the State Capital (Guwahati), it takes about 10 hours by road to reach Dhemaji. Dhemaji is a very flood-prone district. For 2-3 motnhs, it remains cut off from the rest of the country every year. It is situated in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and also very high-risk zone as regards seismicity. Dhemaji was once famous for fish of various varieties. It was also a good source of milk. Still many varieties of fish are found in the rivers and rivulets in the region.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Transport
4 Economy
5 Education
6 References

[edit] Geography

Dhemaji is located at 27°28′48″ N 94°34′48″ E (27.48, 94.58)^[1]. It has an average elevation of 91 metres (298 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Dhemaji had a population of 11,851. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Dhemaji has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 70%. In Dhemaji, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Transport

The National Highway No. 52 passes through Dhemaji District. The main towns in Dhemaji District are Dhemaji, Gogamukh, Silapathar and Jonai. The easternmost railway station in India is located in Dhemaji District near Jonai. Jiadhal and Gainadi are the most ravaging rivers in this district in terms of floods. Every year floods destroy a bulk of the agricultural proceeds and people take refuge in Camps. The nearest airport to Dhemaji is Lilabari, near North Lakhimpur, some 66 Kms away.

[edit] Economy

During the last 10 years Dhemaji has been witnessing rapid growth in terms of business and education.

[edit] Education

St Francise De Sales school is one of the school providing education to people in this and nearby towns and villages. Dhemaji Commerce College is major college.