Date of formation: Darrang District was created in July 1983.
Area: 1849 square kilometers
Density of population: 491 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 64.55 % - Male: 68.36 %, Female: 60.40 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:923
Boundaries of Darrang District
North: Udalguri District, Assam
South: River Brahmaputra
East: Sonitpur District, Assam
West: Kamrup District, Assam
Darrang District Average Rainfall: 2120 mm
Darrang District Average Temperature in Summer: 30 deg C
Darrang District Average Temperature in Winter: 10 deg C
DARRANG DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Barnadi, Nowanai, Mangaldai, Dhansiri, Brahmaputra
Sub Divisions: Mangaldoi Sadar
Revenue Circles: Mangaldoi, Sipajhar, Kalaigaon, Khoirabari, Patharighat, Dalgaon
Assembly Constituencies: Kalaigaon, Sipajhar, Mangaldoi, Dalgaon
Darrang District Nearby Attractions
1. Manas National Park
2. Orang National Park
3. Barnodi Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Gandhi Smriti Park
5. Patharughat Swaheed Minar
6. Khatara Satra
7. Dihing Satra
8. Kamakshya Devalaya
9. Bar Masjid
10. Engil Baba’s Mazaar
11. Baladev Phukuri
12. Jaipal Phukuri
Darrang District Facts: The district comprises of many small hillocks and the elevation varies from 50 meters to 250 meters above sea level. The humidity is very high ranging about 82%.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute, orange, coconut, pineapple, vegetables
Major Industries: Prag Bosimi Synthetics Limited
What is Darrang District Famous For: Timber production
People: Bodos, Rabhas, Koches, Tea Tribes, Saru Koch, Hajongs
Folk Arts: Bardhuliya, Bardhol, Ojapali, Byah Ojapali, Sukananni Ojapali, Siyan Geet, Dehbichaar Geet, Deodhani Dance, Dhepa Dhuliya, Kaleeya, Nangelee Songs, Seon Chapori
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
