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Revision as of 10:52, 19 June 2016
Bijni
বিজনী | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Chirang[B.T.A.D.] |
| Government | |
| • Body | Bijni Town Committee |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 12,607 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Bijni (IPA: ˈbɪʒnɪ) is a town and a town area committee in Chirang district in the state of Assam, India.
Geography
Bijni is located on the northern bank of Brahmaputra river, at 26°31′N 90°40′E / 26.517°N 90.667°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 53 metres (173 feet).[1]
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Bijni had a population of 12,607. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bijni has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 84% and female literacy of 73%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Bijni is surrounded by village Kawatika, Doturi, Batabari, Bhetagaon, Chhatianguri, Lechiagaon, Amguri, Puran Bijni, Gerukabari, Saktola, Goraimari and Baghmara, Majrabari, bijni panbari road(deukura par).
Koch Dynasty
The Bijni branch of the Koch dynasty controlled its feudatory from the present-day Bijni town from 1671 till 1864 when it was attacked by Jhawlia Mech, a chieftain from Bhutan. This resulted in the capital moving to Dumuria. In 1897, an earthquake destroyed many royal palaces and capital moved again. The control of Bijni by the Koch Dynasty ended in 1956, as the Indian Government took direct control of the entire region.
Politics
Bijni is part of Kokrajhar (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]
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Bijni Railway Station Platform
References
- ^ a b "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bijni". fallingrain.com.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
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