North Lakhimpur
City in Assam, India
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North Lakhimpur (/ˌlækɪmˈpʊər/ LAK-im-POOR) is a city and a municipal board in Lakhimpur district in the Indian state of Assam, about 394 kilometres (245 mi) northeast of Guwahati. It is the district headquarters of Lakhimpur district. North Lakhimpur is also the name of the subdivision of Lakhimpur district where North Lakhimpur town is located.
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North Lakhimpur University, North Lakhimpur | |
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| Coordinates: 27°14′29″N 94°6′20″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Lakhimpur |
| Government | |
| • Body | North Lakhimpur Municipality Board |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.74 km2 (5.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 105,376 |
| • Density | 7,669/km2 (19,860/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 787001[2] |
| Telephone code | 91-3752[3] |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS-07 |
| Climate | Cwa |
Etymology
The name Lakhimpur is derived from Lakshmipur, the former name of North Lakhimpur. The town was named after Lakshminarayana, a Chutia king who ruled in the early fifteenth century. The British later adopted the town’s name for the district. An inscription dated 1401 CE records Lakshminarayana’s grant of land to Brahmins on the western bank of the Subansiri River, near present-day North Lakhimpur.[4]
Geography
It is situated at 27° 13' 60 N and 94° 7' 0 E.[5] Significant parts of Lakhimpur include Phulbari, Laluk, Harmuti, Bongalmora, Bihpuria, Boginodi, Dolohat, Dhakuakhana, Narayanpur, Nowboicha, Town Bantow, Chetiagaon, Khelmati, NT Road, DK Road, KB Road, CD Road, Nakari, Bormuria, Panigaon, Joyhing and Moidomia, Angarkhuwa, Dhakuwakhania Goan, Hansuwa Tiniali etc.
Climate
| Climate data for North Lakhimpur (1991–2020, extremes 1954–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 32.3 (90.1) |
33.7 (92.7) |
36.4 (97.5) |
38.6 (101.5) |
39.2 (102.6) |
38.9 (102.0) |
38.5 (101.3) |
39.9 (103.8) |
38.5 (101.3) |
38.0 (100.4) |
35.5 (95.9) |
31.3 (88.3) |
39.9 (103.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24.4 (75.9) |
25.5 (77.9) |
27.4 (81.3) |
28.6 (83.5) |
30.4 (86.7) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.9 (89.4) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.1 (88.0) |
28.8 (83.8) |
26.3 (79.3) |
29.2 (84.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 17.1 (62.8) |
19.2 (66.6) |
22.2 (72.0) |
24.2 (75.6) |
26.3 (79.3) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.3 (82.9) |
29.0 (84.2) |
28.0 (82.4) |
26.2 (79.2) |
22.2 (72.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
24.1 (75.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.2 (48.6) |
12.3 (54.1) |
15.9 (60.6) |
19.0 (66.2) |
21.9 (71.4) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.7 (76.5) |
23.7 (74.7) |
20.4 (68.7) |
14.8 (58.6) |
10.2 (50.4) |
18.3 (64.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 2.7 (36.9) |
4.3 (39.7) |
8.1 (46.6) |
11.1 (52.0) |
15.1 (59.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.2 (68.4) |
18.3 (64.9) |
10.4 (50.7) |
6.3 (43.3) |
3.1 (37.6) |
2.7 (36.9) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 28.1 (1.11) |
56.3 (2.22) |
97.9 (3.85) |
195.3 (7.69) |
395.2 (15.56) |
626.7 (24.67) |
627.2 (24.69) |
558.7 (22.00) |
412.3 (16.23) |
167.8 (6.61) |
25.3 (1.00) |
14.5 (0.57) |
3,205.3 (126.19) |
| Average rainy days | 2.8 | 5.0 | 7.9 | 12.6 | 15.8 | 20.7 | 22.3 | 18.7 | 14.5 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 130.7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 77 | 73 | 70 | 75 | 78 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 86 | 84 | 81 | 79 | 79 |
| Source 1: India Meteorological Department[6][7][8][9] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Tokyo Climate Center (mean temperatures 1991–2020)[10] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
As of the 2001 India census,[11] North Lakhimpur had a population of 54,262. Based on population, it is classified as a class-II city (between 50,000 and 99,999 inhabitants). According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 105,376[citation needed].
Males constituted 53% of the population and females 47%. North Lakhimpur has an average literacy rate of 89%, higher than the national average of 65%: male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 87%. In North Lakhimpur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Language
Assamese is the most spoken language at 40,972 speakers, followed by Bengali at 9,942, Mishing is spoken by 1,195 people and Hindi at 6,383.
Administration
Transportation
Road
The NH-15 passes through North Lakhimpur. Both AC and non-AC buses are available from Assam State Transport Corporation. Vehicles from private bus stands also offer connections to Guwahati and ply other long-distance routes.
Rail
The North Lakhimpur railway station is located at Nakari. It lies on the Rangiya–Murkongselek section of Rangiya railway division. Intercity Express (Murkongselek-Kamakhya) to and from Guwahati is operating between North Lakhimpur and Guwahati via Rangia, Rangapara, Biswanath Chariali, etc. Another Intercity Express (Naharlagun-Guwahati) also operates between Harmuti and Guwahati via the same route. The Harmuti railway station is situated at Harmuti, approximately 30 km. from the North Lakhimpur.
Air
Lilabari Airport is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from the city. Flights are operated to Kolkata and Guwahati by Alliance Air, four days in a week.
Water
One can travel to Dibrugarh, Sivasagar and Jorhat (via Majuli) by crossing the Brahmaputra River by ferry from North Lakhimpur. The Bogibeel Bridge creates a direct route for a quick commute to Dibrugarh.
Education
Universities
Colleges
- Lakhimpur Girls' College
- Lakhimpur Kendriya Mahavidyalaya
- Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital
- Lakhimpur Telahi Kamalabaria College
Schools
Media
Lakhimpur has an All India Radio relay station known as Akashvani Lakhimpur. It broadcasts on FM frequencies.
Print media
Assamese language newspapers published from North Lakhimpur include the Asomiya Pratidin and Amar Asom.