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'''Haflong''' is a town and headquarters of [[Dima Hasao district]] in [[India]] in the [[Federated state|state]] of [[Assam]]. |
'''Haflong''' is a town and headquarters of [[Dima Hasao district]] in [[India]] in the [[Federated state|state]] of [[Assam]].<ref>[http://www.india-north-east.com/2011/02/haflong-assams-hill-station.html Haflong - Assam's Hill Station], ''India-north-east.com''</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Revision as of 18:30, 11 June 2013
Haflong
Haflong | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Dima Hasao |
| Elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 35,906 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 03673 |
Haflong is a town and headquarters of Dima Hasao district in India in the state of Assam.[1]
Geography
Haflong is located at Coord |25.18|N|9E. It has an average elevation of 513 metres (1683 feet).
Modes of communication
Though there is no direct Air connection to Haflong, one can fly up to Guwahati or Silchar or Dimapur from where easy road or rail options are available.
Languages
Commonly spoken languages are Haflong Hindi, Dimasa and other tribal dialects. and none tribal (Bangali,Nepali,Assamese...ect).
Demographics
As of 2012[update] India census, Haflong had a population of 35,906. Males constitute 45% of the population and females 55%. Haflong has an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 75%. In Haflong, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The population of the Town comprises various tribes & races who maintain their own dialect, culture, customs & usages. Apart from various tribes(Oriental Indians), non-tribals also account for a sizable amount of the population. They are mostly government employees, traders living in urban & semi-urban area. The small and serene Town shelter the lovely people – warm and fascinating – and as colourful as the land itself. It is also the home of Various tribes: Dimasas,Jeme Nagas, Kukis, Biates, Hrangkhols (Halam), Sakachep (Khelma), Jaintias, etc.
Politics
Haflong is part of Autonomous Territorial District (Lok Sabha constituency). It is the headquarters of [[North Cachar Hills[now Dima Hasao) Autonomous Territorial District Council|NC Hills]] Autonomous Council.
Tourism Attractions
Main attractions are
- Haflong Lake
- Jatinga Bird Observatory
- '"Ethnic Villages"'
- Fiangpui Garden,
- Jorai
- hill view from moulpong
- fiangpui Church
- hill view from circuit house,etc
References
- ^ Haflong - Assam's Hill Station, India-north-east.com
External links
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