Boro Muolkoi
Village in Dima Hasao district, Assam, India
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Boro Muolkoi, also known as 'Boro Mulkoi', is a Hmar village in Dima Hasao,[1][2][3]
Boro Muolkoi | |
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Village | |
 Boro Muolkoi Aerial View | |
  Boro Muolkoi  Boro Muolkoi | |
| Coordinates: 25.10952°N 92.89690°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Dima Hasao |
| Established | 1917 |
| Founded by | Rohauvung Parate & Alien Bapui |
| Government | |
| • Type | Headman/Chief |
| • Body | Boro Muolkoi Village Authority |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.05 km2 (4.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 Census of India) | |
• Total | 519 |
| • Density | 47.0/km2 (122/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Locally Spoken | Hmar & Thiek |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 788818 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS 08-X XXXX |
located in the Haflong subdivision of Dima Hasao district, in the state of Assam, India.[4] It was established in 1917.[5][6][7]
Etymology
History
Boro Muolkoi was founded in 1917 and is one of the oldest Hmar-inhabited villages in the Dima Hasao region.[6] The village is primarily inhabited by the owner Bapui, Parate & Thiek clan, a subgroup of the Hmar people.
Language
Although the residents belong to Hmar, the most commonly spoken language is "Ṭhiek Ṭawng" (Ṭhiek Dialect), from the Ṭhiek sub-clan of the Hmar tribe.[12][13] Hmar is used as a secondary language, especially in inter-village communication, religious activities, and education. Other languages like Assamese, Hindi, and English are also occasionally used. The village still largely uses the "Ṭhiek Ṭawng" (Ṭhiek Dialect), a dialect used by a sub-clan of the Hmar people.
Geography
Located in the rugged hills of Dima Hasao (formerly North Cachar Hills), Boro Muolkoi is known for its hilly, zigzag terrain, which reflects the meaning of its name.
Demographics
Administration
Boro Muolkoi is governed by a traditional headman system led by a Gaon Bura which means Lal (Chief) and supported by a Village Cabinet. It falls under the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC).