Gogamukh
Subdistrict / Town in Assam, India
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Gogamukh is a sub-district in Dhemaji district in Assam, India, with a population exceeding 100,000.[1] Situated in the northeastern part of Assam, is a location near the Subansiri river.[2]
Gogamukh | |
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Subdistrict / Town | |
  Gogamukh Location in Assam, India  Gogamukh Gogamukh (India) | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Dhemaji |
| Subdivision | Dhemaji |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati Raj |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 98,760 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese, Mising |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 787034 |
| Telephone code | 03753 |
| Vehicle registration | AS-22 |
| Nearest city | Dhemaji |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Lakhimpur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Dhemaji |
NHPC Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project
Gogamukh hosts the NHPC Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project, and is under construction on the Lower Subansiri with a total capacity of 2000MW of power production on its completion.[3]
The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) at Gogamukh is an agricultural research centre inaugurated on March 4, 2024.[4]
2026 Assam–Arunachal border incident
On 10 August 2026, a land dispute at Mingmang Badati under the Gogamukh revenue circle led to firing along the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border that injured several Assam residents.[5][6] The incident led to protests and a temporary economic blockade by the Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) and other groups.[7] Officials from both states worked to reduce tensions.[8]
Connectivity
Gogamukh has its own railway station (Gogamukh, station code: GOMR). It is connected to Dhemaji (approximately 26 km away) and serves as a transit point for the region. The nearby Bogibeel Bridge, located about 50–60 km away, provides connectivity to Dibrugarh, including access to air travel facilities.[9][10]