Diphu
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Diphu
Lumbajong | |
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Town | |
 Diphu Hills | |
  Diphu Location in Assam, India  Diphu Diphu (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°50′N 93°26′E / 25.83°N 93.43°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Karbi Anglong |
| Founded by | Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council in 1951 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Diphu Municipal Board |
| Area | |
• Total | 16 km2 (6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 61,797 |
| • Density | 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese,[2] Boro[3] |
| • Spoken | See § Languages |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 782460, 782462 |
| Telephone code | 03671 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS-09-X-XXXX |
| Website | https://karbianglong.gov.in |
Diphu (Assamese pronunciation: [ˈdɪfu:]) is a town in the Karbi Anglong district of the state of Assam, India. It is the meeting place of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and the headquarter of Karbi Anglong district.
Etymology
[edit]The word Diphu came from Dimasa language, 'Di' stand for 'clear liquid/water', and 'Phu' stand for 'to pass through', meaning a place where 'clear river pass through'. Historically, it is said that the stream in Diphu carries large amounts of sediment during the rainy season, giving it a whitish colour, hence its name. [citation needed] However, the rivulet from which the town derived it name has lost its beauty, due to urbanisation, encroachment, lack of regulations, and proper oversight.[4]
Geography
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Diphu is located at 25°50′N 93°26′E / 25.83°N 93.43°E.[5] 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 hilly plateau.
Demographics
[edit]Population
[edit]As of the 2011 census of India,[6] Diphu had a population of 61,797. 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.
Languages
[edit]Karbi is the most spoken language at 25,045 speakers, followed by Bengali at 13,400 and Assamese at 8,007, Hindi is spoken by 5,277 people, Nepali at 2,712 and Bodo at 1,909.[7]
Religion
[edit]The dominant religion of the town is Hinduism, followed by Christianity and Islam.[1]
Culture
[edit]The town is home to many indigenous communities and other communities from rest of the country. Dimasa Kachari, Karbis, Rengma, Tiwa Kachari, Bodo Kachari, Garo Kachari and Rabha Kachari being the major tribes of the district. The town exhibits peaceful and harmonious coexistence among them. It houses temples, churches, mosques and gurudwaras. The town celebrates all the major festivals together with much fun-fare. Rongker, Bushu-Dima(Bisu), Wangala, Bihu, Sikpui-Ruoi, Christmas, Durga Puja, Diwali, Baikho and other festivals are celebrated with fervour and joy.
Educational institutions
[edit]- Assam University, Diphu Campus[8]
- Diphu Medical College and Hospital
- Diphu Government College
- Diphu Law College
- Diphu BEd College
- IGNOU study centre
- Industrial Training Institute (ITI).
Health infrastructure
[edit]Transportation
[edit]Road
[edit]National Highway 329 and National Highway 329A passes through the town. 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 congestion in the town.[9]
Rail
[edit]The town is served by Diphu railway station of Northeast Frontier Railway zone which lies on Lumding–Dibrugarh section. Many crucial trains connect the town like Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express, Brahmaputra Mail, Kamrup Express, Jan Shatabdi Express, Chandigarh Express, Nagaland Express etc.
Sports
[edit]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 Assam State Premier League and the I-League 3. Currently, there is one Stadium at KASA Sports Complex and another under construction at Chutianala, Diphu.
Politics
[edit]At national level, Diphu fall under the Diphu Lok Sabha constituency.[10] Amarsing Tisso of Bharatiya Janata Party is the current Member of Parliament, and office holder of the constituency, serving since 2024.
At state level, Diphu town is under Diphu Assembly constituency, and Bidya Sing Engleng is the current MLA, and office holder of the constituency.
At Autonomous council level, Diphu fall under the purview of Lumbajong MAC Constituency of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council. Johny Timung is the current MAC (Member of Autonomous Council), and office holder of the constituency.
Notable people
[edit]- Amarsing Tisso, current Member of parliament of Diphu Lok Sabha constituency (2024-present).
- Horen Sing Bey, former-M.P. (2019-2024).
- Biren Sing Engti, former-M.P. (1977-1984, 1984-1991, & 2004-2009, 2009-2014, 2014-2019).
- Jayanta Rongpi, former-M.P. (1991-1996, 1996-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2004).
- Rongbong Terang, former Principal of Diphu Government College, and Padma Shri awardee.
- Semsonsing Ingti, founder of undemarcated Karbi Anglong & West Karbi Anglong district (the then Mikir Hills).
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "C-01: Population by religious community". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 52nd report (July 2014 to June 2015)" (PDF). Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. pp. 58–59. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ^ "Assam Assembly Accords Associate Official Language Status To Bodo". NDTV. PTI. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Diphu river cleanliness drive conducted by DTC". 10 February 2019.
- ^ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Diphu". Archived from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "C-16 POPULATION BY MOTHER TONGUE". Archived from the original on 23 April 2022.
- ^ ""Assam University Diphu Campus"". Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "Why Do We Need A Flyover In Diphu Town?". Vastav. 26 August 2023. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Chief Electoral Officer, Assam". ceoassam.nic.in. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
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