- Source: Mangaldoi
Mangaldoi; also spelt Mangaldai, Assamese pronunciation: [mɔŋɔldoɪ], is a town in the state of Assam, India. It serves as the administrative headquarter of Darrang district.
Etymology
It's named after Mangaldahi, who was the daughter of the Raja of Darrang. She was married to the Susenghphaa (r.1603-1641), (also known as Pratap Singha), a ruler of the Ahom kingdom.
Geography
Mangaldoi is located at 26.43°N 92.03°E / 26.43; 92.03. It has an average elevation of 34 m (112 ft).
Situated at the north bank of Brahmaputra river, the city is approximately 68 km from Guwahati and 94.1 km from Tezpur.
Governance
Mangaldoi is part of Mangaldoi (Lok Sabha constituency).
Basanta Das of Indian National Congress is the present MLA of Mangaldoi. Dilip Saikia of Bharatiya Janata Party is the present MP of Mangaldoi.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Mangaldoi had a population of 36,993 (including Gerimari). Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Mangaldoi had an average literacy rate of 92.57%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy was 94.95%, and female literacy was 90.09%. In Mangaldoi, 11% of the population was below 6 years of age. The population is largely heterogeneous consisting Assamese, Bengali, Marwadi, Bihari, Punjabi communities. The town has a Hindu majority.
= Language
=Assamese is the most spoken language with 21,161 speakers, followed by Bengali at 3,767 and Hindi at 614.
Education
Mangaldai, the home to Assam Skill University, is also witnessing a significant surge in both governmental and private educational institutions. The town boasts a diverse range of schools and colleges, including established ones like Mangaldai College and Sankardev Sishu Niketan,
References
External links
Darrang District Official Website
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Daftar kode pos di India
- Daftar kota sensus di India tahun 2001
- Daftar kota sensus di India tahun 2011
- Mangaldoi
- Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency
- Darrang district
- Mangaldoi Assembly constituency
- Assam Movement
- Dilip Saikia
- Ramen Deka
- Birendra Prasad Baishya
- List of districts in India
- List of constituencies of the Assam Legislative Assembly
