North Lakhimpur
North Lakhimpur is situated in the eastern parts of India in the
state of Assam. This district experiences a dry and hot summer season
when compared to the other parts of Assam, highest temperature is
experienced during the South-West Monsoon season along with abundant
rains and highly humid atmosphere through out the year. Although
the climate is pleasant throughout the year best time to visit North
Lakhimpur is between the months of October to April.
The name Lakhimpur is believed to be originated from the word “Lakshmi”,
the goddess of prosperity. The district is mainly dependent upon
agriculture and paddy. Paddy is regarded locally as “Lakhimi”.
The word “pur” means “full”. Lakhimpur therefore
means full of paddy or the place where paddies are grown abundantly.
Besides, the soil of the district is alluvial and fertile for which
crops flourish without use of any artificial manure or hard labour.
Over and above fish, meat, vegetables, milk were abundant in this
district. Others say that the word originated from Lakhsmi Devi,
the mother of Bhuyan Raja who was the descendent of King Arimatta
. As per Lakhimpur District Gazette (1976:4) , the district was
notified as Lakhimpur District through a proclamation issued by
then Governor General on July, 1839. On 2nd October, 1971 the district
was reorganized with two sub divisions viz. Dhemaji and North Lakhimpur
. Later it was again reorganized in the year 1980 with two subdivisions
viz. Dhakuakhana and North Lakhimpur leaving Dhemaji as a separate
district.
The district was earlier regarded as “Koliapani” because
there was practically no road communication to this district till
1950. In the year 1954, the temporary aerodrome was started. From
1957 the ASTC buses started plying from Lakhimpur and from 1963
the North East Frontier Railway started train services from this
district.
Location
Lakhimpur District is situated on the North East corner of Assam
. The district lies between 26048’ and 27053’ northern
latitude and 93042’ and 94020’ east longitude (approx.)
Getting There
By Airways
Airport Name North Lakhimpur Airport
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