Dudhnoi is a town in
Goalpara district
Goalpara district is an administrative districts of Assam, district of the Indian state of Assam.
History
It was a princely state ruled by the Koch dynasty, Koch kings and the then ruler of the undivided kingdom. Today the erstwhile Goalpara d ...
,
Assam
Assam (, , ) is a state in Northeast India, northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra Valley, Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . It is the second largest state in Northeast India, nor ...
, India.
Geography

It is located at at an elevation of 44 m above MSL.
River:
Dudhnoi River, a tributary of Brahmaputra river.
Location
National Highway 37,(
Panchratna (near
Goalpara
Goalpara ) is a city and the district headquarters of Goalpara district, Assam, India. It is situated to the west of Guwahati.
Etymology
The name Goalpara is said to have originated from the word "Gwaltippika" meaning Guwali village, or "the ...
) across
Assam
Assam (, , ) is a state in Northeast India, northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra Valley, Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . It is the second largest state in Northeast India, nor ...
state to Roing in
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh (; ) is a States and union territories of India, state in northeast India. It was formed from the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) region, and India declared it as a state on 20 February 1987. Itanagar is its capital and la ...
) runs from the heart of Dudhnoi
National Highway 62, which links
Damra and
Dalu, Starts from Dudhnoi.
State Highway 46 (SH 46) which links Goalpara via Mornoi (Sainik School) also starts from Dudhnoi
Demographics
History
Etymology
Economy
Overview
Politics
Dudhnoi assembly constituency is part of
Guwahati (Lok Sabha constituency).
Dudhnoi Legislative Assemblyis reserved for Scheduled Tribes candidates only.
The Headquarters of
Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) is at Dudhnoi.
Education and scholarly activity
Primary and secondary education
Don Bosco School: Don Bosco School, Damra. This school aims at the education of the Catholic community around, but extends its service to members of other communities to the extent possible. The primary aim of the institution is to impart sound formation based on the principles of Christian faith to the members of Christian community.
Dudhnoi Girls' High School (1964).
Dudhnoi High School (1955).
It is a provincialized School and was provincialized in 1977. It has 11 classes from class 'Ka' to class x, since May 2017.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) is a system of central schools for students predominantly from rural areas in India, targeting socially and economically backward students who lack access to accelerated learning due to financial, social and rura ...
Dudhnoi : It is known as JNV, Dudhnoi. JNV s are Indian schools for talented rural children and form a part of the system of gifted education. Its significance lies in the selection of talented rural children as the target group and the attempt to provide them with quality education comparable to the best in a residential school system, without regard to their family's socio-economic condition
New Dudhnoi Sishu Vidyalaya.
Bhalapara Sonapur L.P.S.
Dudhnoi Practising L.P.S.
Dudhnoi Saranarthy L.P.S.
Khara Medhi Para L.P.S.
Khara Mondalgram L.P.S.
Khara Govt Sr. Basic School
Tangabari L.P.S.
St. Peter's National Academy, Dudhnoi, GoalparaNirmala English High School: Nirmala School, Damra, Goalpara is a private Catholic educational institution, established, managed and run by the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians, according to the principles and method of Don Bosco, based on reason, religion and kindness.
Ekalavya English School: Ekalavya English School is 15 km in distance from Dudhnoi, situated in Matia, Goalpara. It is a new private educational institution.
Sainik School Goalpara:It is hardly 18 km from Dudhnoi via Matia. It was established on 12 November 1964, under the Ministry of Defence. The idea of Sainik schools were presented by the then Defence Minister V.K.Menon in 1961. Initially 18 Sainik schools were founded & Its one among those all.
Higher education and research
Dudnoi Ayurvedic medical college & Hospital.
Ayurvedic Hospital in Dudhnoi: On 23 December 2017, Assam's Health Minister laid the foundation stone of an ayurvedic college in Dudhnoi.
Basic Training Centre, Dudhnoi
Established in the year of 1949. Apart from a prestigious and age old Institute of elementary teachers training , the institute has historical importance. It has earned reputation by the visits of eminent personalities like Dr. Rajendra Prasad , the first president of India during 1951 and Acharya Vinoba Bhave held the meeting with State members in during Sarvodaya Movement.
District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Dudhnoi, Goalpara, Assam
Dudhnoi College, (1972)
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Dudhnoi, District. Goalpara.
Public library facility
Tourism
Transport and communication
Nearest airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport, Guwahati (Airport code: GAU) is around 90 kilometers from Dudhnoi.
Nearest railway station
Dudhnoi Railway Station (it is a small station). Station code: DDNI.
Bus facilities
District Transport Office
Dudhnoi's concerned District Transport Office is at Agia Road, Bhalukdubi, P.O. Baladmari, District- Goalpara, Assam-783121. The registration number starts with AS-18.
Other modes of transport (passenger and goods)
Postal and courier services
India Post: Dudhnoi Sub Post Office.
PIN: 783124
Phone and internet service providers
Sports
Playgrounds
* Dudhnoi Sports Association Play ground.
* Dudhnoi College Playground
* Udaipur playground, Dudhnoi
* Balasara Playground, Dudhnoi
Tournaments
Culture
Festivals
Bohag (aka Rongali) Bihu, Magh (aka Bhogali) Bihu, Kati (aka Kongali) Bihu, Bishuwa (festival of Koch Rajbongshi), Holi (Doljatra), Diwali (aka Dewali, Deepawali), Baikho, Bwisagu, Chhat Puja, Lakshmi (Lokkhi) Puja, Christmas, Hari (Hori) Puja, Durga Puja, Biswakarma (Biswokorma) Puja, English New Year, Ram Navami, Navaratri, Kali Puja, Baseda (Bashyoda), Maha Shivaratri, Raksha Bandhan, Bijaya Dashami (Dussehra, Dasain), Krishna Janmashtami, Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami), Hanuman Jayanti, Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, Bhai Phota
Music and dance
Media and entertainment
Movie Theatre: Ambika Cine Palace, in Damra Road.
Important services
Electricity
Cooking Gas
Brahmaputra Gas Agency, Dudhnoi (Indane)
Fire: Fire & Emergency Services Station, Dudhnoi.
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Waste disposal
Water
Sewer
PWD
Pollution testing
Gas stations (Petrol Pump)
Telephone and internet
Banks: Assam Gramin Vikash Bank, Bandhan Bank, Central Bank of India, State Bank of India, UCO Bank, Assam Cooperative Apex Bank, Axis Bank, LIC of India.
Hospitals and dispensaries: Dudhnoi CHC (Community Health Centre) & FRU (First Referral Unit)
Veterinary: State Veterinary Dispensary, Dudhnoi (in College Road)
References
External links
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Cities and towns in Goalpara district