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The West Karbi Anglong district is a district formed out of the existing Donka circle of Karbi Anglong district of Assam in 2016.[5]Hamren is the headquarter of the newly formed district.[5] The district is part of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and administered according to the provisions of Sixth Scheduled of the Indian Constitution.[5]
The hill tribes of Northeast India were independent of the settled kingdoms around them prior to the British colonisation of the region.[7] After the recommendation of Simon Commission, the hills area (Now present district, Karbi Anglong district, Dima Hasao district) was given a different status under Section 92 of the Government of India Act 1935: Mikir Hills was placed under the "Partially Excluded Areas". The Govt. of Assam, which means had no jurisdiction over the excluded areas which were administered directly under the special power of the Governor.[7]
During mid-1930s, political leaders such as Semsonsing Ingti, Seng Bey, Khorsing Terang, etc. emerged from this particular area. In 1937, these leaders, in a memorandum to Assam Governor, Sir Robert Neil Reid, at Mohungodijua, demanded a separate hill district for Mikirs. A regional political forum, called Karbi-A-Durbar, was formed to intensify the movement.
After Independence of India, the hill district was formed by the name of United Mikir & NC Hills on 17 November 1951 under Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Since then, the district has been constant part of Autonomous State demand movement.[8][9] The District was later divided into Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills district on 2 February 1970.[10]
In 2016, Karbi Anglong district was further divided into two, of which the west part (comprising Donka revenue circle), including Hamren, Baithalangso (Vothatlangso) and Dongkamukam and other adjoining areas formed the new district of West Karbi Anglong to develop the mass rural area. Hamren is the headquarters of the newly created district.[11][12]
Geography
Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Plate (The Peninsular Block) in the Assam of India. This area receives maximum rainfall from the Southwest summer Monsoon from June through September.[13] It is bounded by Golaghat in east, Meghalaya and Morigaon on west, Nagaon on North NC hills and Nagaland in the south. The district covers an area of 3035 km2.[14]
The eastern part of this region is plain and the western part is mostly covered with hills. The important rivers of this district are: The Myntriang River, Karbi Langpi River, Kopili river and Amreng river. Among these rivers, Hydro Electric Project have been set up on the Myntriang and Karbi Langpi rivers.[15][16]
Administration
The district is administrated under Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council. CEM is the Chief executive of the district, supported by 14 Executive Member of the Council.[17] The Principal Secretary (generally an officer selected from IAS/ACS cadre) of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council is the administrative head of the district.[18] The Deputy Commissioner is responsible for the maintenance of law & order, and administration of justice.
Hamren is the district headquarter. The district has one sub-division, namely Hamren sub-division, and one Revenue circle, Dongkamukam.[19]
Police station
West Karbi Anglong district have three police station namely Hamren PS, Baithalangso PS, Kheroni PS and Zerikingding PS.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, West Karbi Anglong district, then comprising the Donka revenue circle of the Karbi Anglong district, had a population of 295,358, of which 17,863 (6.05%) live in urban areas. Karbi Anglong has a sex ratio of 954 females per 1000 males. Indigenous communities such as Hills Tiwa, Karbis, Garos, Bodos form majority of the population, comprising 193,518 (65.52%) of the population. Scheduled Castes are 11,438 (3.87%) of the population.[2] Other communities that migrated to West Karbi Anglong district include Bengalis, Biharis and Nepalis during the British rule.
Religion
Religions in West Karbi Anglong district[a] (2011)[20]
Hinduism is the largest community making up 2,34,833 (79.51%) of the population, while Christians are 56,538 (19.14%). Much of the population practices traditional tribal religion but records their religion as Hindu on the census.[20]
Language
Languages of West Karbi Anglong district (2011)[21]
The district headquarter Hamren is well connected by road. Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Transport buses ply at regular intervals from the district headquarters to important places like Guwahati, Nagaon, Diphu, Lanka, Hojai and Jowai.
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^Menon (15 September 1987). "Karbi tribals demand autonomous state within Assam". India Today. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
^Madhukalya, Amrita (29 July 2018). "Karbi Anglong- Dima Hasao bodies want autonomous state in Assam". DNA India. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
^Law, Gwillim (25 September 2011). "Districts of India". Statoids. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
^"Assam get new districts". Retrieved 27 December 2019.
^Vasudevan, Hari; et al. (2006). "Structure and Physiography". India:Physical Environment. New Delhi: NCERT. p. 17. ISBN81-7450-538-5.
^Bordoloi, Kongkon (2020). "A Review on Drinking Water Quality of West Karbi Anglong District of Assam, India" (PDF). International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM). 2 (5): 81–82.
^"Running Projects of APGCL | Power | Government Of Assam, India". power.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
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documentation August 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Learn how and when to remove this template message The West Karbi Anglong district is a district formed out of the existing Donka circle of Karbi Anglong district of Assam in 2016 5 Hamren is the headquarter of the newly formed district 5 The district is part of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and administered according to the provisions of Sixth Scheduled of the Indian Constitution 5 West Karbi Anglong districtDistrict of AssamHills in BaithalangsoLocation in AssamWest Karbi Anglong districtCoordinates Hamren 17 21 N 75 10 E 17 35 N 75 16 E 17 35 75 16 18 19 N 76 09 E 18 32 N 76 15 E 18 32 76 15Country IndiaStateAssamDivisionCentral AssamEstablished15 August 2016HeadquartersHamrenGovernment Lok Sabha constituenciesAutonomous District shared with Dima Hasao amp Karbi Anglong district Vidhan Sabha constituenciesBaithalangsoArea 1 Total3 035 km2 1 172 sq mi Population 2011 2 Total295 358 Density97 km2 250 sq mi Languages OfficialAssamese Bodo Bengali 3 English and Hindi 4 RegionalKarbiTime zoneUTC 05 30 IST Contents 1 History 1 1 Early 1800s 1 2 Pre independence 2 Geography 3 Administration 3 1 Police station 4 Demographics 4 1 Religion 4 2 Language 5 Transport 6 Notable town and place of interest 7 Notable people 8 See also 9 Notes 10 References 11 External linksHistory EditEarly 1800s Edit Karbi Anglong was one of the site of Burmese invasion of Assam and was the part of the Konbaung dynasty of Burma from 1817 to 1826 6 Pre independence Edit Main article Karbi people The hill tribes of Northeast India were independent of the settled kingdoms around them prior to the British colonisation of the region 7 After the recommendation of Simon Commission the hills area Now present district Karbi Anglong district Dima Hasao district was given a different status under Section 92 of the Government of India Act 1935 Mikir Hills was placed under the Partially Excluded Areas The Govt of Assam which means had no jurisdiction over the excluded areas which were administered directly under the special power of the Governor 7 During mid 1930s political leaders such as Semsonsing Ingti Seng Bey Khorsing Terang etc emerged from this particular area In 1937 these leaders in a memorandum to Assam Governor Sir Robert Neil Reid at Mohungodijua demanded a separate hill district for Mikirs A regional political forum called Karbi A Durbar was formed to intensify the movement After Independence of India the hill district was formed by the name of United Mikir amp NC Hills on 17 November 1951 under Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution Since then the district has been constant part of Autonomous State demand movement 8 9 The District was later divided into Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills district on 2 February 1970 10 In 2016 Karbi Anglong district was further divided into two of which the west part comprising Donka revenue circle including Hamren Baithalangso Vothatlangso and Dongkamukam and other adjoining areas formed the new district of West Karbi Anglong to develop the mass rural area Hamren is the headquarters of the newly created district 11 12 Geography EditKarbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Plate The Peninsular Block in the Assam of India This area receives maximum rainfall from the Southwest summer Monsoon from June through September 13 It is bounded by Golaghat in east Meghalaya and Morigaon on west Nagaon on North NC hills and Nagaland in the south The district covers an area of 3035 km2 14 The eastern part of this region is plain and the western part is mostly covered with hills The important rivers of this district are The Myntriang River Karbi Langpi River Kopili river and Amreng river Among these rivers Hydro Electric Project have been set up on the Myntriang and Karbi Langpi rivers 15 16 Administration EditThe district is administrated under Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council CEM is the Chief executive of the district supported by 14 Executive Member of the Council 17 The Principal Secretary generally an officer selected from IAS ACS cadre of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council is the administrative head of the district 18 The Deputy Commissioner is responsible for the maintenance of law amp order and administration of justice Hamren is the district headquarter The district has one sub division namely Hamren sub division and one Revenue circle Dongkamukam 19 Police station Edit West Karbi Anglong district have three police station namely Hamren PS Baithalangso PS Kheroni PS and Zerikingding PS Demographics EditAccording to the 2011 census West Karbi Anglong district then comprising the Donka revenue circle of the Karbi Anglong district had a population of 295 358 of which 17 863 6 05 live in urban areas Karbi Anglong has a sex ratio of 954 females per 1000 males Indigenous communities such as Hills Tiwa Karbis Garos Bodos form majority of the population comprising 193 518 65 52 of the population Scheduled Castes are 11 438 3 87 of the population 2 Other communities that migrated to West Karbi Anglong district include Bengalis Biharis and Nepalis during the British rule Religion Edit Religions in West Karbi Anglong district a 2011 20 Religion PercentHinduism 79 51 Christianity 19 14 Others tribal religion 0 62 Islam 0 42 Other or not stated 0 31 Donka revenue circle Hinduism is the largest community making up 2 34 833 79 51 of the population while Christians are 56 538 19 14 Much of the population practices traditional tribal religion but records their religion as Hindu on the census 20 Language Edit Languages of West Karbi Anglong district 2011 21 Karbi 49 68 Bhojpuri 10 37 Nepali 6 98 Bengali 5 89 Garo 5 73 Tiwa 5 43 Assamese 4 69 Khasi 3 27 Hindi 3 18 Dimasa 1 45 Boro 1 28 Others 2 05 At the time of the 2011 census 49 68 of the population spoke Karbi 10 37 Bhojpuri 6 98 Nepali 5 89 Bengali 5 73 Garo 5 43 Tiwa 4 69 Assamese 3 27 Khasi 3 18 Hindi 1 45 Dimasa and 1 28 Boro as their first language 21 Transport EditThe district headquarter Hamren is well connected by road Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Transport buses ply at regular intervals from the district headquarters to important places like Guwahati Nagaon Diphu Lanka Hojai and Jowai Notable town and place of interest EditHamren Baithalangso Dongkamukam ShikdamakhaNotable people EditSemsonsing IngtiSee also EditKarbi Anglong districtNotes Edit West Karbi Anglong District Hill Areas Government Of Assam India had assam gov in Retrieved 15 September 2019 a b District Census Handbook West Karbi Anglong PDF censusindia gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India PDF nclm nic in Ministry of Minority Affairs Archived from the original PDF on 25 May 2017 Retrieved 27 August 2019 http www neportal org northeastfiles Assam ActsOrdinances Assam Official Language Act 1968 asp a b c District Profile of West Karbi Anglong West Karbi Anglong District Government Of Assam India westkarbianglong assam gov in Retrieved 19 March 2022 Nag 2018 13 14 a b Hussain Monirul 1987 Tribal Movement for Autonomous State in Assam Economic and Political Weekly 22 32 1329 1332 ISSN 0012 9976 JSTOR 4377333 Menon 15 September 1987 Karbi tribals demand autonomous state within Assam India Today Retrieved 15 September 2019 Madhukalya Amrita 29 July 2018 Karbi Anglong Dima Hasao bodies want autonomous state in Assam DNA India Retrieved 15 September 2019 Law Gwillim 25 September 2011 Districts of India Statoids Retrieved 11 October 2011 Assam get new districts Retrieved 27 December 2019 West Karbi Anglong district inaugurated Archived 3 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine The Assam Tribune 11 February 2016 Vasudevan Hari et al 2006 Structure and Physiography India Physical Environment New Delhi NCERT p 17 ISBN 81 7450 538 5 Bordoloi Kongkon 2020 A Review on Drinking Water Quality of West Karbi Anglong District of Assam India PDF International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management IJAEM 2 5 81 82 Running Projects of APGCL Power Government Of Assam India power assam gov in Retrieved 15 September 2019 Karbi Langpi Hydroelectric Power Project India GEO globalenergyobservatory org Retrieved 15 September 2019 KAAC Legislative amp Executive Structure www karbianglong co in Retrieved 15 September 2019 KAAC Administrative Structure www karbianglong co in Retrieved 15 September 2019 Hasnu Sunil Kumar Official Website of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council karbianglong co in Retrieved 15 September 2019 a b Table C 01 Population By Religion Assam census gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 a b Table C 16 Population By Mother Tongue Assam censusindia gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 References EditNag Sajal 2018 Devour thy Neighbour Foreign Invasions and the Decline of States in Eighteenth Century North East India a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite 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