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Beltola
Beltola is a prime residential area in the southern part of Guwahati, Assam. It is an adjoining area of the Dispur Capital Complex, the capital of Assam. The area has seen rapid growth since the 1980s and its southern periphery is today extended up to the National Highway-27 (NH-27) in the extreme south of the city. It covers an area of about 2.53 km2 or 27,221,804.44 ft². Beltola Bazar, located in the central part of Beltola, is a bi-weekly market for fruits and vegetables with historical significance. The market dates back to the period of Ahom rule and serves as a traditional trading point between the people of the Garo and Khasi hills (Meghalaya) and the local community. The market offers a variety of local food products. Previously, Beltola was also the seat for a small protectorate of Ahom Kingdom, principally assisting administration of the '' Borphukan'' and in maintaining relations with the communities of Khasi Hills. The ''Rani'' or the Queen of Beltol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guwahati
Guwahati () the largest city of the Indian state of Assam, and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam. The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the 12th List of the busiest airports in India, busiest in India, and the busiest in the North-East of the country. A major riverine port city along with hills, and one of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. The city is known as the "gateway to North East India". The ancient cities of Pragjyotishpura and Durjaya (North Guwahati) were the capitals of the ancient state of Kamarupa. Many ancient Hindu temples like the Kamakhya Temple, Ugratara Devalaya, Ugratara Temple, Basistha Temple, Doul Govinda Temple, Umananda Temple, Navagraha temples#Navagraha temple in Assam, Navagraha Temple, Sukreswar Temple, Rudreswar Temple, Manikarne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganeshguri
Ganeshguri is a locality in Guwahati, Assam, India, and is named after lord Ganesha, Ganesh. There was a Heramba kingdom. Another inscription mentions that a ruler named Dununtrarāi, Lord of Hedamba, donated a tank in Pragjyotishpura in the year 1577 A.D. There is also a Ganesh Temple located in its southern part. Situated in the capital complex of Guwahati city, it is a major commercial area within the city. Assam State Secretariat Buildings are located here. Ganeshguri is one of the major commercial areas of Guwahati city. The market consists mainly of various segments such as garments, crockeries, home decor, music stores, medical stores, sweet stores, groceries, automobile showroom etc. Various restaurants have been opened up in the area serving various cuisines. Fast food chains like Pizza Hut, KFC, McDonald's have opened up. Ethnic restaurants like Janming and Gam's Delicacy have made the area a popular place for outings. Several important establishments such as Guwahati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borphukan
Borphukan (Ahom language: ''Phu-Kan-Lung'') was one of the five (councillors) in the Ahom kingdom, a position that was created by the Ahom king Prataap Singha. The position included both executive and judicial powers, with jurisdiction of the Ahom kingdom west of Kaliabor river. The headquarters of Borphukan was based in Kaliabor and after the Battle of Itakhuli in 1681 in Itakhuli in Guwahati. This position was particularly important and powerful because of its distance from the Ahom capital, giving it a semblance of independence. The region to the east of Kaliabor was governed by the ''Borbarua''. Lachit Deka later became Borphukan or the ruler of Lower Assam according to the fifth chronicles of the Satsori Asom Buranji. Originally the jurisdiction of this office was the region between the Brahmaputra river and its branch Kolong with the headquarters at Kajali and Kaliabor. After the Ahom consolidated its power following the Battle of Itakhuli in 1681 region from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khanapara
Khanapara is a locality in Guwahati, Assam, India. Located in extreme south of Guwahati, it is hub for regional transportation. The Assam Public Service Commission, Assam Administrative Staff College, The College of Veterinary Science is located here with other offices of Veterinary department of Assam. Ganesh Mandir Indoor Stadium and Regional Science Centre are located here. This locality is also famous for the game of ''teer'', played by people all over the Assam and Meghalaya. The old name of Khanapara was Kainapara. Kaina is a Khasi word, which means elephant, while Para in Khasi language means human settlements or colony. See also * Bhetapara * Beltola * Chandmari * Ganeshguri * Lokhra Lokhra, also known as Lakhra, is a locality in southern part of Guwahati in Assam. It is surrounded by Jalukbari, Lalmati and Basistha localities. It is near National Highway 37 and is 9 km and 18 km from Guwahati Railway Station and Airport, ... References Neighbourhoods ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhetapara
Bhetapara is a fast-growing mixed residential and commercial area of Guwahati city in Kamrup Metropolitan district in Assam state in India. It connects the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium (main stadium of national games of country which held in the city in 2006) to the rest of the city. Health One Ayurvedic Health Centre under central government is located here. Transport It has a well-developed system of roads. It is connected with other parts of the city by buses (run both by private operators and ASTC), trekkers, e-rickshaws and other modes of transportation. It is connected to National Highway 37. Sports Maulana Md. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium is located here which hosted hockey matches at all levels and was the main stadium that hosted hockey matches during the 33rd National Games 2007, Guwahati, and also during the 2016 South Asian Games which was held in Guwahati and Shillong. Notable people * Deepak Bhuyan, actor * Mihir Vikash Mahanta, businessperson See also * Bel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panjabari
Panjabari () is a locality in Guwahati, Assam, India. Located in the south eastern part of Guwahati, it is surrounded by hills, except the northern and western sides. It is surrounded by the localities of Khanapara, Sixmile, Bormotoria, Borbari and Narengi. It is and away from Guwahati Railway Station and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, respectively. It preserves its natural scenery, though it is going towards deforestation due to population pressure. Etymology The word Panjabari has been derived from two words, i.e., '''Panja''' which is referred to as the 'Footprint of Tigers', indicating the presence of Tigers in the region during the past times, and, Bari''' meaning 'Backyard'. Also, the locality of Panjabari has a place named Bagharbari, i.e., '''Bagh''' meaning 'Tiger' and Bari''' meaning 'Backyard', which translates to "Tiger's Backyard", which again indicates the presence of Tigers in the region during the past times. Places of Interest * Srimanta S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hengrabari
Hengrabari is a district in the capital city of Guwahati of Assam, a state on the north-east of India. Densely populated, Hengrabari resembles the character of a small town in the heart of Guwahati. A few decades ago the areas around Hengrabari were covered with dense forest, tall trees and wild bushes. However, with the pressure of increase in population, these forests were burned and cleared, the hillocks were cut down and the plain agricultural land were filled up for building houses and commercial shops. Etymology Hengrabari is Boro origin. Hengra means barrier and Bari means forest or village. Description Hengrabari has now been divided into two parts, lower hengrabari and upper hengrabari. Borbari which borders upper hengrabari are populated by the indigenous tribal people. With the construction of a national highway road passing through upper hengrabari and borbari, the area has been emerging as a commercial hub. Thamakitilla is a small hillock on the southern side o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narengi
Narengi (Pron: nʌˈreŋgɪ or næˈreŋgɪ) is a locality in Guwahati. Situated in the extreme east of the city, it has a sparse population. The southern part of the locality houses an army camp, while the Narangi railway station is located in the southern area near the Assam State Electricity Board colony. This station serves as a connection for trains traveling to the districts of Eastern Assam. Narengi falls under the jurisdiction of Noonmati Police Station. The Pin code of Narengi is 781026. Education There are several primary and high schools in this area. However, there are only a few colleges that offer a bachelor's degree, such as Narangi Anchalik Mahavidyalaya. Some of the local schools include Kendriya Vidyalaya (Narengi), Army Public School, Narangi, Sankardev Shishu/Vidya Niketan, East Point Montessori School, Narengi High School, ASEB High School, Adarsha Jatiya Vidyalaya, Maria's Public School, Bishnu Jyoti School, Narengi High School, Vidya Mandir English Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dispur
Dispur (, ) is the List of state and union territory capitals in India, capital of the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Assam and is a suburb of Guwahati. It became the capital in 1973, when Shillong the erstwhile capital, became the capital of the state of Meghalaya that was carved out of Assam. Dispur is the seat of power of Government of Assam. The Assam Secretariat (Janata Bhawan) building is located in Dispur along with the Assam Legislative Assembly House, MLA Hostels and the State Emergency Operations Centre. The Assam Trunk road and the G S road pass through Dispur. To the south of Dispur lies the theologically important site of Basistha Temple, Basistha Ashram and the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Shankardev Kalakshetra, a cultural centre created in the 1990s. Next to Dispur is the township of Jatia. The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, one of the busiest tea trading facilities in the world, is located in the city. Geography The Bharalu River, Bha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kahilipara
Kahilipara () is a locality in Guwahati, Assam, India. The nearest airport is at Guwahati Airport and railway station at Paltan Bazaar. Surrounded by localities of Ganeshguri and Lalganesh, it is a residential area. Most educational department offices of state government are located here. Some of the important offices are * Directorate of Public Instruction (the educational department from primary school to higher education) * State Council for Technical Education * Special Branch Assam Police * Government BDS Deaf and Dumb School * Axom Sarba Sikha Abhiyan Mission Office * State Forensic Laboratory * Jyoti Chitraban film studio * 10th Assam Police Battalion * 4th Assam Police battalion * 133KV grid sub station AGCL * National Power Training Institute * Modern English School * MES-Dipankar’s Badminton Academy See also * Bhetapara Bhetapara is a fast-growing mixed residential and commercial area of Guwahati city in Kamrup Metropolitan district in Assam state in India. It c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hatigaon
Hatigaon is a locality in the southern part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It is surrounded by the localities of Ganeshguri, Bhetapara, Sijubari and Survey. It is and away from Guwahati Railway Station and Guwahati Airport, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, respectively. It is one of the best residential place in Guwahati having great transport connectivity. Etymology It derives its name from Kamrupi, "Hati" (row) and "Gaon" which translates to rows and village, that is "row of villages". Health facilities Global Hospital of Surgery, HM Hospital and Medicity Guwahati are some of the prominent healthcare centres located here. See also * Pan Bazaar * Narengi References {{coord, 26, 12, N, 91, 7, E, display=title, region:IN_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki Neighbourhoods in Guwahati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayong (Assam)
Mayong (or Mayang) is a village in Morigaon district, Assam, India. It lies on the bank of the river Brahmaputra, approximately from the city of Guwahati. Mayong is a tourist attraction because of its history. Etymology The origin of the name may be based in the Chutia/Tiwa/ Deori word ''Ma-yong'' which means ''mother'', the Kachari word for an elephant (''Miyong''), and ''ongo'' meaning ''part''. Some believe that Manipuris from the Moirang clan used to inhabit this area therefore; the name Moirang became Mayhong with time. History Mayong along with Pragjyotishpura (the ancient name of Assam) find place in many epics, including the Mahabharata. Chief Ghatotkacha of Kachari Kingdom took part in The Great Battle of Mahabharata with his magical powers. It was also said about the Mayong that the Tantrik (one who knows tantra vidya) and the witches take shelter in mayong forest till now. Many tales of men disappearing into air, people being converted into animals, or beasts bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
