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West Karbi Anglong is a hill district in central Assam, India, carved out of the larger Karbi Anglong district on August 15, 2016.
Key Details
- Headquarters: Hamren (situated on a hill),
- Area: 3,035 square kilometers (approx. 1,172 sq mi).
- Administration: Governed under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution through the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC).
- Geography: Hilly and tropical forest-covered terrain, bounded by Dima Hasao, Morigaon, Nagaon, Hojai, and the state of Meghalaya.
- Highest Peak: Laru Peak (1,290 meters above sea level).
- Major Rivers: Kopili, Amreng, Karbi Langpi (Borpani), Amtereng, and Sinani.
Demographics & Culture
- Population: Around 295,358 to 300,320 residents (predominantly rural and tribal).
- Tribal Communities: Karbi (main tribe), Bodo, Dimasa, Tiwa, Khasi, and Garo.
- Languages: Karbi, Bhojpuri, and Nepali are widely spoken.
Economy & Transport
- Livelihood: Primarily agriculture-based (growing ginger and maize), livestock rearing, and minor mineral extraction.
- Connectivity: Connected by road via KAAC and Meghalaya transport buses; the nearest railway station is in Hojai (about 47 km from Hamren).
Key Attractions
- Umswai Valley: Known for scenic hill views and Hill Tiwa culture.
- Shikdamakha Village: Noted as a clean village with high literacy.
- Metha-long-e: Features historical megalithic monoliths.
- Karbi Langpi Hydroelectric Project: A 100 MW operational project with a concrete gravity dam.
- Amreng Tourist Centre: A scenic river confluence area.
