Darrang District

Population: 908090 (2011)

State: Assam

Language: Assamese

Headquarters: Mangaldoi

 

Date of formation: Darrang District was created in July 1983.

Area: 1849 square kilometers

Density of population: 491 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 64.55 % - Male: 68.36 %, Female: 60.40 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:923                                                                 

 

Boundaries of Darrang District

 

North: Udalguri District, Assam

South: River Brahmaputra

East: Sonitpur District, Assam

West: Kamrup District, Assam

 

Darrang District Average Rainfall: 2120 mm

Darrang District Average Temperature in Summer: 30 deg C

Darrang District Average Temperature in Winter: 10 deg C

 

DARRANG DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Barnadi, Nowanai, Mangaldai, Dhansiri, Brahmaputra

Sub Divisions: Mangaldoi Sadar

Revenue Circles: Mangaldoi, Sipajhar, Kalaigaon, Khoirabari, Patharighat, Dalgaon

Assembly Constituencies: Kalaigaon, Sipajhar, Mangaldoi, Dalgaon

 

Darrang District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Manas National Park

2. Orang National Park

3. Barnodi Wildlife Sanctuary

4. Gandhi Smriti Park

5. Patharughat Swaheed Minar

6. Khatara Satra

7. Dihing Satra

8. Kamakshya Devalaya

9. Bar Masjid

10. Engil Baba’s Mazaar

11. Baladev Phukuri

12. Jaipal Phukuri

 

Darrang District Facts: The district comprises of many small hillocks and the elevation varies from 50 meters to 250 meters above sea level. The humidity is very high ranging about 82%.           

 

Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute, orange, coconut, pineapple, vegetables

 

Major Industries: Prag Bosimi Synthetics Limited

 

What is Darrang District Famous For: Timber production

 

People: Bodos, Rabhas, Koches, Tea Tribes, Saru Koch, Hajongs

 

Folk Arts: Bardhuliya, Bardhol, Ojapali, Byah Ojapali, Sukananni Ojapali, Siyan Geet, Dehbichaar Geet, Deodhani Dance, Dhepa Dhuliya, Kaleeya, Nangelee Songs, Seon Chapori

 

Darrang District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012

 

Places in Darrang District