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Lekhapani
লেখাপানী
town
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictTinsukia
Elevation
333 m (1,093 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialAssamese
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
786182
ISO 3166 codeIN-AS
Vehicle registrationAS
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)

Lekhapani is a town in Tinsukia district, Assam, India.

Geography

It is located at an elevation of 333 m above MSL.[1]

Transport

Lekhapani is connected by National Highway 38 to Makum. National Highway 153 which connects Ledo to Indo-Myanmar border across Pangsau Pass passes through Lekhapani. Lekhapani railway station is a defunct one but surveys are on to extend the line to Kharsang and revive the station.

Economy

Tea plantations and plywood factories are abundant in the area. Agriculture is the main source of income.

References