Mangaldoi
Mangaldai; also spelt Mangaldoi, Assamese pronunciation: [mɔŋɔldoɪ], is a town in the state of Assam, India. It's named after Mangaldahi, who was the daughter of the Raja of Darrang. She was married to Susenghphaa (r.1603-1641), (also known as Pratap Singha), a ruler of the Ahom kingdom. Mangaldoi serves as the administrative headquarters of Darrang district. Positioned around 70 km to the east of Guwahati, the capital city of Assam. Mangaldai is swiftly emerging as a prominent educational and commercial hub. The town is witnessing the rise of numerous educational institutes and various public shopping malls and retail chains in its locality.
Mangaldai (Mangaldoi) | |
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Town | |
 View of Mangaldoi Repose building in LNB Road(The Heart of Mangaldai) | |
  Mangaldai (Mangaldoi) Location in Assam, India  Mangaldai (Mangaldoi) Mangaldai (Mangaldoi) (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26.43°N 92.03°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Darrang |
| Administrative Division | North Assam Division |
| Sub-division | Mangaldai |
| Founded by | Government of Assam |
| Named for | Mangaldahi (Mongola Devi) |
| Government | |
| • Body | Mangaldoi Municipal Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 25,989 |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Mangaldaian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 784125(East,West and South),784529(North) |
| Vehicle registration | AS- 13**** |
| Sex ratio | 923:1000 ♂/♀ |
| Website | darrang |
Geography
Mangaldoi is located at 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 city is approximately 68 km from Guwahati and 94.1 km from Tezpur.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[2] 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.
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 Commerce College, Mangaldai College, Sankardev Sishu Niketan, Don Bosco High School, North East Academy, and more. In addition to these, there are newly established educational establishments such as Gurukul Group of Educational Wing, Jack and Jill English School, Jnan Vikash Academy, Gyan Sagar Academy, Ranjit Sarma Academy, and Brilliant Academy. This influx of educational options underscores Mangaldai's rapid emergence as a prominent educational hub in Assam.
Governance
Mangaldoi is part of Mangaldoi (Lok Sabha constituency).[4]
Basanta Das of Indian National Congress is the present MLA of Mangaldoi. Dilip Saikia of Bharatiya Janata Party is the present MP of Mangaldoi.
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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- "Population By Mother Tongue". Archived from the original (XLSX) on 24 July 2018.
- "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 6 October 2008.