Hojai
| Hojai হোজাই | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Hojai | |
| Coordinates: 26°00′N 92°52′E / 26.0°N 92.87°ECoordinates: 26°00′N 92°52′E / 26.0°N 92.87°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Nagaon |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 347,627 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 782435 |
Hojai {IPA: hə(ʊ)ˈdʒɑɪ} is a city and a municipal board in Nagaon district in the Indian state of Assam.
Geography
Hojai is located at 26°00′N 92°52′E / 26.0°N 92.87°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 59 metres (193 feet).
History
Hojai was a part of Dimasa Kachari Kingdom in medieval times. According to Ahom Buranjee, Dimasa Kachari Kingdom stretches from Dikhu river to Kallong river.The Dimasa Kacharies living in Hojai are known as "Hojai- Kacharies" to others. "Hojai" is one of the clans(Sengphongs) of Dimasa tribe, probably The city "Hojai" got its name from this clan.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Hojai had a population of 35,722. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Hojai has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 74%. In Hojai, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age..There is also the largest rural hospital in its kind i.e. Haji Abdul Majid Memorial Hospital and Research Centre and a number of small scale industries,it is also known for its trade hub,there is also lots of big markets and with much of monopoly and competition and there is boom in all trades.
Politics
Hojai is part of Nowgong (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]
At present Dr. Ardhendu Kumar Dey is the Local MLA.Education
Hojai is also looking for modern educational development, as such there are several private educational institutions. Amongst them RADIANT ACADEMY JUNIOR COLLEGE situated in Abdul Hasib Road, Hojai, is notable one for imparting 10+2 level of Arts and Commerce stream quality education.It also has some good result making schools like Don Bosco High School,Hojai.It collects one of the best results in Hojai.Hojai too has science stream schools and colleges like Deshbandhu Bidyapith HS School,Hojai College etc.
About Hojai Collage
11 July 1964 will go down as a landmark in the history of Hojai as it heralded the intellectual dawn in this small town, with only 126 students in PU. (Arts) Hojai College began its journey to the future and it is gingerly stepping in to the threshold of one of its proudest and happiest moment - its golden jubilee year in 2013-14. Since its inception this college has been guided by the concepts of excellence in academic and co-curricular aspects of students’ life under the able guidance of a host of dedicated teachers. The college enjoys the reputation of being a truly cosmopolitan institution of learning.
During the span of 48 years this institution has promoted the cause of higher collegiate education. It has to its credit a good number of meritorious students who have made a mark in academics and have proven their worth in different spheres of professional career, particularly in Central and Civil Services, The growth of an institution is a matter of gradualism, and it is through this process that the college has registered an impressive growth both in terms of infrastructure as well as student and faculty strength. Now a provincialised college, it was accredited with Grade B by NAAC in 2005.
The college now boasts of having about 2000 students in all the three faculties i.e. Arts. Science and Commerce. Moreover, to assist the on job personnel to enhance their academic achievement, the college has established IGNOU study centre in 2008 under the convergence scheme & a study centre of IDOL (Institute of Distance & Open Learning) under Guwahati University is going to be opened from the current academic session to afford opportunity for those students who can’t pursue regular courses to acquire a graduate degree. Hojai College has become the most favoured destination for students of the southern part of Nagaon District and adjoining tribal areas of Karbi Anglong for the quality of education imparted and for the altitude of “caring and sharing” demonstrated by the teachers as well as for the ambience of camaraderie and Catholicism that prevails among its students.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Hojai
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies". Assam. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-06.