Rangiya
Rangia | |
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City | |
Rangia City | |
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Nickname(s): City of Colors, Transportation Hub of Assam, Plantation Valley of Assam, Gateway of Indo-Bhutan Border | |
Coordinates: 26°28′N 91°38′E / 26.47°N 91.63°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Assam |
Region | Lower Assam |
District | Kamrup |
No. of Wards | 10 |
District Office | Amingaon |
Villages under Rangiya Sub-District | Alagdia, Madhya Panduri, Athara Madhukuchi, Bala Gaon Arimatta, Balikuchi Padum Kowari, Bangaon Padum Kowari, Barhampur Hat Bajali, Jayontipur, Barkuriha Haradutta, Barlessakona, Madhukuchi, Barmurah, Batakuchi and 74 more... |
Founded by | Government of Assam |
Named for | Rangiya Municipality Board |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Rangiya Municipality Board |
• Deputy Commissioner | Smti Keerthi Jalli, IAS |
• MLA | Bhabesh Kalita (BJP) |
Area | |
• Total | 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
• Rank | 1st in Kamrup (R) District |
Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 26,389 |
• Rank | 16th |
• Density | 2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi) |
• Climate | Cwa |
Demonym | Rangian |
Languages | |
• Official | Assamese |
• Native | Kamrupi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 781354 |
Telephone code | 03621 |
ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
Vehicle registration | AS 01 & AS 25 |
Literacy | 71.4% (2011) |
Sex ratio | 1.17:1 (male:female) ♂/♀ |
Summer temperature | 30°C - 39°C |
Winter temperature | 19°C - 29°C |
Website | rangiamb |
Rangiya (Pron: ˈræŋˌgɪə) also known as Rangia, is a major city of Lower Assam division and a municipal board located in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. Rangiya is also the headquarters of Kamrup district, and Rangiya serves as the Sub-divisional headquarter of Rangiya Sub-division. One of Rangiya's significant features is its role as the divisional headquarter of the Northeast Frontier Railway, which is one of the major railway zones in India.[1] Baralia river flows through the heart of the city. The Redhorn Division of the Indian Army is located just three kilometers from the city.
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