Mangaldoi
| Mangaldoi মঙলদৈ | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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View of Mangaldoi Repose building in LNB Road | |
  Mangaldoi Location in Assam, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°26′N 92°02′E / 26.43°N 92.03°ECoordinates: 26°26′N 92°02′E / 26.43°N 92.03°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Darrang |
| Founded by | Government of Assam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Mangaldoi Municipality Board |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 23,854 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 784125 |
| Vehicle registration | AS-13 * **** |
| Sex ratio | 923:1000 ♂/♀ |
| Website |
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Mangaldoi (/ˈmæŋɡəlˌdɔɪ/; also spelt Mangaldai) is a small town in the Indian state of Assam. It was named after Mangaldahi, who was the daughter of the Rajah of Darrang and was married to Pratap Singha, a ruler of the Ahom kingdom. Mangaldoi serves as the administrative headquarters of Darrang district, and is an important trading centre for agricultural products. The town is divided into 9 wards.
Geography
Mangaldoi is located at 26°26′N 92°02′E / 26.43°N 92.03°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 34 m (112 ft).
Situated at the north bank of Brahmaputra river, the town is 65 km from Guwahati. Its total area is 5 km2.
Villages nearby include Upahupara, Dighirpar, Aulachowka, Saikiapara, Lengeripara, Chapai, Menapara, Dhula, Patharughat, Balipota, Sipajhar, Maroi, Duminichowki, Sanowa, Deomornoi, Kalaigaon, Balugaon and Dalgaon.
Landmarks
- District Museum
- khatara satra
- Silor khuti Burhaguhain, Lord Siva tanple, Aulachouka- Mekengi Road
- burhinagar pukhuri aru lakhimpur pukhuri
- Mahatma Gandhi Park
- Vishnu Mandir(Temple)
- Ratnawali Temple
- Narikoli Lord Shiva Temple
- Raja Hauli
- Jaljali Pukhuri
- Bar Masjid
- Industry areas
- Horlicks Fac
- Jenny Rice Mill,Barangabari,Dighirpar(Bordoulguri Deomornoi Road)
- Britannia Industry
- Mangaldai River
Colleges and schools
| Name | Courses Available |
|---|---|
| Mangaldai College | Offers bachelor degrees in Arts & Science streams,diplomas in various computer fields |
| College of Teacher Education, Mangaldai, | Offers Bachelor of Education degree (B.ED.) |
| Mangaldai Law College | Bachelor and Master degrees in Law |
| Mangaldai Commerce College | Bachelor and Master degrees in Commerce |
| Mangaldai Govt Higher Secondary | Arts,Science and Vocational junior college |
| Ranjit Sharma Junior Academy | Arts and Science junior college |
| Brilliant Academy | Arts and Commerce junior college |
| PD Academy | Arts and Science junior college |
| Darrang Academy | Arts and science junior college |
| Name | Curicullum |
|---|---|
| Don Bosco School | SEBA |
| Mangaldai Govt Boys | SEBA |
| Mangaldai Nagar Valika | SEBA |
| Shankardev Sishu Niketan | SEBA |
| North East Academy | SEBA |
| Mangaldai Vidyapith | SEBA |
| Mangaldai Town M E | SEBA |
| Mangaldai Bhaba Shankar School | SEBA |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya Mangaldai | CBSE |
| Maharshi Vidya Mandir Mangaldai | CBSE |
| Holy Child Public School | CBSE |
- Play Way Kids School
- Kidzee
- Kids World
- Blooming Lotus
- Dafodils
Hospitals
- Mangaldai Poly Clinic(Santipara,Hospital Road)
- Mangaldai civil Hospital(Santipara,near circuit house)
- Debsons Nursing home(M.G Road, backside of post office)
Hotels
- Hotel Madhuban(Hospital Road,Santipara)
- Shyamlee(NH 52,front of Circuit House)
- Hotel LakshmiRupa(L.N.B Road,Karimchowk)
- Hotel Rajdoot(M.G Road,Ram Mandir Chariali)
- Hotel Bluemoon(B.R Road,bylane New Market)
- Darrang Lodge(M.G Road,Near Assam Medical Hall)
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[2] Mangaldoi had a population of 42,946. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mangaldoi has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 76%. In Mangaldoi, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Governance
Mangaldoi is part of Mangaldoi (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]
Mr.Basanta Das is the present MLA of Mangaldoi.He is the Information Technology & Fishery Minister of Assam.
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References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mangaldoi
- ↑ "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" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
- ↑ Ram Babu Sikdar