Country India District Lakhimpur Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Area 15 km² | State Assam Elevation 101 m (331 ft) PIN 787001 Population 59,814 (2011) | |
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Weather 24°C, Wind NW at 5 km/h, 79% Humidity Colleges and Universities North Lakhimpur College, Lakhimpur Girls College, Lakhimpur Commerce College | ||
North Lakhimpur (Pron:lækɪmˈpʊə) is a city in India and a municipal board in Lakhimpur district in the northeast India state Assam, about 394 kilometres (245 mi) north-east of Guwahati. It is the district headquarters of Lakhimpur district.
Contents
- Map of North Lakhimpur Assam
- Geographical location
- Demographics
- Literature and Social Activist
- Transportation
- Media
- Print Media
- College
- School
- Notable People
- References
Map of North Lakhimpur, Assam
North Lakhimpur is also the name of the sub-division of Lakhimpur district where North lakhimpur town is located.
Geographical location
It is situated at 27° 13' 60 N and 94° 7' 0 E
Main Areas: Town Bantow, Chetia para, Khelmati, NT Road, DK Road, KB Road, CD Road, Nakari and Moidomia.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, 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 1,05,376.
Males constitute 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.
Literature and Social Activist
Transportation
North Lakhimpur is a very important town in terms of transport and communication, which is considered to be the 'Gateway to Arunachal'. It is well connected by air, road and railway. Lilabari Airport is located 7 km. away from the city. The railway station is located in Nakari. North Lakhimpur is well connected by bus. AC, non-AC buses are available from both Assam State Transport Corporation and private bus stands.
Media
Lakhimpur has an All India Radio Relay station known as Akashvani Lakhimpur. It broadcasts on FM frequencies.
Print Media
Assamese newspapers published from North Lakhimpur are Asomiya Pratidin and Amar Asom .