Resubelpara
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| Coordinates | 25°53′40″N 90°35′59″E / 25.8943300°N 90.5997800°ECoordinates: 25°53′40″N 90°35′59″E / 25.8943300°N 90.5997800°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Meghalaya |
| District(s) | East Garo Hills |
| Population | 17,652 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Website | resuonline.webs.com |
Resubelpara popularly known as Resu, is a town and a municipal board in East Garo Hills district in the state of Meghalaya. It is also the sub-divisional headquarter of East Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. This town is situated alongside the Damring River.
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[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Resubelpara. had a population of 17,652. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Resubelpara. has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 66%. In Resubelpara., 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Connectivity
The nearest airport and railway station is Guwahati which is around 130 km ( three and a half hours drive) from Resubelpara. There are number of Busses and Sumos available from Resubelpara.to Guwahati daily.
[edit] Places of interest
- Hot Spring, Bakra
- Joldìng Wari
- Rangdokram
- Shiv Susu(Shiv's genital organ)
[edit] Schools and Colleges
Schools
- Montfort Secondary School, Jongla
- Paschal English Secondary School, Rong·dipìng
- Government Higher Secondary School, Mepan A·bri
- Government Girls' Higher Secondary School, Medical Colony, Nangaburi
Colleges
- Union College, Resubepara
- Mendipathar College, Mendipathar
[edit] People
Mainly inhabited by the Garos and the Rabhas.
[edit] Localities
- Songma.
- Rong·dipìng.
- Dekachang.
- Nangaburi.
- S.D.O. Colony.
- Medical Colony.
- Mepan A·bri.
- Chibagok.
- Jongla.
- Daram.
- Bakra(Hot Spring)
- BJN.
- Rebagre.
- Bolsaldam.
- Haluapara(hot spring)
- Babukona
[edit] Festivals
Millennium Festival This festival is celebrated in Resubelpara on the month of December. Number of competitions like Dancing, Rock Concert, Games, Fashion Show are organised here.
Wangala Wangala (also known as Hundred Drums, Wanna, Wanna rongchuwa) is the greatest Harvesting Festival among other festivals of Garos, who live in Meghalaya, India and Greater Mymensingh in Bangladesh. They give thanks to God and Goddess, called Misi Saljong, known as “Pattigipa Ra’rongipa” (Sun-God), for blessing the human beings with rich harvest of the season.
Wangala is celebrated two or three days or one week gathering two or three villages, though recently it has been celebrated for one day in metropolitan areas. “Rugala” and “Sasat Sowa” are celebrated on the first day. This is performed inside the house of the Nokma or Chief of the village. “Dama Gogata” is celebrated on the last day.
During Wangala, people young and old dress in their colourful (Dokmanda, Doksari, gando) with feathered headgear (do’mi) and dance to the tune of music played on long, oval-shaped drums (Dama).
“Katta Dokka” (talking in a singing style), “Ajea”, Dani Dokka (describing Wangala by singing), Chambil Mesa or Pomelo Dance, etc. are performed during these days.
Wangala is celebrated in the months from September to December.hello
[edit] References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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