North Lakhimpur is a town and a municipal board in Lakhimpur district in the Indian state of Assam, about 394 kilometres (245 mi) northeast of Guwahati. It is the district headquarters of Lakhimpur district.
North Lakhimpur is also the name of the subdivision of Lakhimpur district where North Lakhimpur town is located.
Geography
It is situated at 27° 13′ 60 N and 94° 7′ 0 E. Significant parts of Lakhimpur include Phulbari, Laluk, Dhakuakhana, Narayanpur, Nowboicha, Town Bantow, Chetia para, Khelmati, NT Road, DK Road, KB Road, CD Road, Nakari, Bormuria, Joyhing and Moidomia , Angarkhuwa , Dhakuwakhania Goan , Hansuwa Tiniali etc..
Demographics
As of the 2001 India census, North Lakhimpur had a population of 54,262. Based on population, it is classified as a class-II city (between 50,000 and 99,999 inhabitants). According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 105,376.
Males constituted 53% of the population and females 47%. North Lakhimpur has an average literacy rate of 89%, higher than the national average of 65%: male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 87%. In North Lakhimpur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Language
Languages spoken in North Lakhimpur (2011)
Assamese is the most spoken language at 40,972 speakers, followed by Bengali at 9,942 , Mishing is spoken by 1,195 people and Hindi at 6,383.
Administration
The MLA of Lakhimpur constituency is Shri Manab Deka since 2021.
Transportation
North Lakhimpur is considered to be the ‘Gateway to Arunachal’. It is well connected by air, road and rail.
Air
Lilabari Airport (IXI) is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the city. It connects Kolkata and Guwahati by Alliance Air service on four days a week: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Rail
The North Lakhimpur railway station is located at Nakari. It lies on the Rangiya–Murkongselek section of Rangiya railway division. Intercity Express (Murkongselek-Kamakhya) to and fro Guwahati is operating between North Lakhimpur and Guwahati via Rangia, Rangapara, Biswanath Chariali etc. Another Intercity Express(Naharlagun-Guwahati) to and fro Guwahati is operating between Harmuti and Guwahati via Rangia, Rangapara, Biswanath Chariali etc. The Harmuti railway station(jn) is situated in Harmuti, approximately 30 km. from the District HQ.
Road
North Lakhimpur is well connected by road. The New National Highway 15 passes through the city. Both AC and non-AC buses are available from Assam State Transport Corporation, and private bus stands to Guwahati and other long-distance routes.
Water
One can travel to Dibrugarh, Sivasagar and Jorhat (via Majuli) by crossing the Brahmaputra River by ferry from North Lakhimpur. The Bogibeel Bridge creates a direct route for communication to Dibrugarh.
Climate
| hideClimate data for North Lakhimpur (1981–2010, extremes 1954–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 29.8 (85.6) |
33.7 (92.7) |
35.4 (95.7) |
36.2 (97.2) |
37.8 (100.0) |
37.6 (99.7) |
38.5 (101.3) |
39.0 (102.2) |
38.0 (100.4) |
37.7 (99.9) |
33.8 (92.8) |
30.8 (87.4) |
39.0 (102.2) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 23.7 (74.7) |
24.6 (76.3) |
26.7 (80.1) |
27.9 (82.2) |
30.3 (86.5) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.4 (88.5) |
32.1 (89.8) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.5 (86.9) |
28.4 (83.1) |
25.5 (77.9) |
28.6 (83.5) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 9.3 (48.7) |
12.3 (54.1) |
15.9 (60.6) |
19.0 (66.2) |
22.0 (71.6) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.9 (76.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
20.8 (69.4) |
14.9 (58.8) |
10.2 (50.4) |
18.5 (65.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 2.7 (36.9) |
4.3 (39.7) |
8.1 (46.6) |
11.1 (52.0) |
15.1 (59.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.5 (67.1) |
20.8 (69.4) |
19.2 (66.6) |
10.6 (51.1) |
6.3 (43.3) |
3.1 (37.6) |
2.7 (36.9) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 32.9 (1.30) |
61.6 (2.43) |
99.3 (3.91) |
201.9 (7.95) |
374.3 (14.74) |
633.2 (24.93) |
651.9 (25.67) |
561.7 (22.11) |
439.7 (17.31) |
162.7 (6.41) |
25.9 (1.02) |
25.3 (1.00) |
3,270.2 (128.75) |
| Average rainy days | 3.0 | 5.5 | 7.8 | 13.0 | 15.1 | 20.1 | 22.8 | 19.2 | 15.3 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 133.3 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 76 | 72 | 70 | 75 | 75 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 85 | 83 | 79 | 78 | 78 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department | |||||||||||||
Media
Lakhimpur has an All India Radio relay station known as Akashvani Lakhimpur. It broadcasts on FM frequencies.
Print media
Assamese language newspapers published from North Lakhimpur include the Asomiya Pratidin and Amar Asom.
Education
Colleges
- Lakhimpur Girls’ College
- Lakhimpur Kendriya Mahavidyalaya
- Lakhimpur Telahi Kamalabaria College
- North Lakhimpur College
Schools
- Ghilamara Town HS School
- St. Mary’s High School
Notable people
- Padmanath Gohain Baruah
- Uddhab Bharali, innovator
- Labanya Dutta Goswami, (1952-2009)
- Raaj J Konwar, Bollywood singer