Date of formation: Chirang District was carved out of Bongaigaon District in 2004.
Area: 1975 square kilometers
Density of population: 244 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 64.71 % - Male: 71.35 %, Female: 57.87 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:969
Boundaries of Chirang District
North: Bhutan
South: Bongaigaon District and Kokrajhar District, Assam
East: Baksa District and Barpeta District, Assam
West: Kokrajhar District, Assam
Chirang District Average Rainfall: 1900 mm
Chirang District Average Temperature in Summer: 35 deg C
Chirang District Average Temperature in Winter: 9 deg C
CHIRANG DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Champamati River, Aie River, Manas River
Sub Divisions: Kajalgaon Sadar, Bijni Civil
Revenue Circles: Sidli, Bijni, Bengtal, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, Barnagar
Assembly Constituencies: Sidli, Bijni
Reserve Forests: Manas, Teklai, Dadgiri, Bengtol, Kukhlung, Rani Sundari, Sisubari, Ghumeswari Hills
Chirang District Nearby Attractions
1. Manas National Park
2. Champamati Mini Hydro Electric Power Project
3. Kalamati Orchid and Butterfly habitat
4. Ghumeswar Hills
5. Tukrabasti
6. Gabharukhunda – Biological Hotspot
7. Raja Charang Mandir
Chirang District Facts: This is the second least populous district in Assam after Dima Hasao. NH 31 passes through this district.
Major Agricultural Products: Potato, ginger, turmeric, coconut, arecanut, pineapple, banana, citrus, black pepper, jackfruit, lemon, jute, sesame, sugarcane, grape, wheat
Major Industries: Bongaigaon Refinery, sericulture, gas manufacturing, iron manufacturing unit, carbon factory
Hospitals: Chirang Civil Hospital, Augustine Hospital
What is Chirang District Famous For: Bongaigaon Refinery
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012