Diphu
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Diphu | |
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| PIN | 782460, 782462 |
| Telephone code | 03671 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS-09 |
| Website | https://karbianglong.gov.in |
Diphu (Assamese pronunciation: [ˈdɪfu:]) is the headquarter of Karbi Anglong district in the state of Assam in India. This small town is a popular tourist hill station for people of nearby cities.
Etymology
The word Diphu came from the language karbi which basically came from the conversation as the child said to his grandfather "hithi mesen di phu" which mean the market is awesome right grandfather, it usually came from the good conversation between them.
Geography
Diphu is located at 25°50′N 93°26′E / 25.83°N 93.43°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 186 metres (610 feet). It is about 270 km by road and 213 km by railways from Guwahati. The town is located on a beautiful hill.
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[2] Diphu had a population of 63,654. Based on population, it is classified as a class-II city (between 50,000 and 99,999 inhabitants). Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Diphu has an average literacy rate of 90%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 94% and female literacy rate is 86%. In Diphu, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. The major indigenous communities living in Diphu are Karbi, Dimasa Kachari, Garo Kachari, Boro Kachari and Rengma Naga.
Language
Karbi is the most spoken language at 25,045 speakers, followed by Bangali at 13,400 and Assamese at 8,007, Hindi is spoken by 5,277 people, Bodo at 1,909 and Nepali at 2,712.
Culture
The town is home to many indigenous communities and other communities from rest of the country.
Educational institutions
- Assam University, Diphu Campus[4]
- Diphu Government College
- Diphu Law College
- Diphu Medical College and Hospital
- IGNOU study centre
- Industrial Training Institute (ITI).
- Presbyterian Mission School
Health infrastructure
Transportation
Road
National Highway 329A connect the town to outside place. Diphu is well connected to most districts and important towns of Assam by Government and private buses. Shared Car also ply between nearby town and places. Auto rickshaw is the main mode of transport within the town.
A flyover bridge is currently being built to avoid traffic congestation in the town.[5]
Rail
The town is served by
Sports
Football is the most popular sport in Karbi Anglong. The multipurpose Karbi Anglong Sports Association (KASA) Stadium is home to Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC, a professional football club based in Diphu. It competes in the top division Assam State Premier League. Currently, there is one Stadium at KASA Sports Complex and another under construction at Chutianala, Diphu.
Politics
Diphu town is under Diphu (Vidhan Sabha constituency). This constituency form a part of
Notable people
- Tuliram Ronghang: Present-C.E.M ,KAAC
- Horen Sing Bey: Present-M.P.
- Biren Sing Engti: Former-M.P.
- Jayanta Rongpi: Former-M.P.
- Late Semsonsing Ingti
- Founder of undemarcated Karbi Anglong district (The then Mikir Hills).
See also
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Diphu
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Assam University Diphu Campus"
- ^ "Why Do We Need A Flyover In Diphu Town?". Vastav. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
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