Rangiya
Rangiya
Rangia | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Rangia City | |
| Nickname(s): City of Colors, Transportation Hub of Assam, Plantation Valley of Assam, Gateway of Indo-Bhutan Border | |
| Coordinates: 26°28′N 91°38′E / 26.47°N 91.63°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| Region | Lower Assam |
| District | Kamrup |
| No. of Wards | 10 |
| District Office | Amingaon |
| Villages under Rangiya Sub-District | Alagdia, Madhya Panduri, Athara Madhukuchi, Bala Gaon Arimatta, Balikuchi Padum Kowari, Bangaon Padum Kowari, Barhampur Hat Bajali, Jayontipur, Barkuriha Haradutta, Barlessakona, Madhukuchi, Barmurah, Batakuchi and 74 more... |
| Founded by | Government of Assam |
| Named after | Rangiya Municipality Board |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Rangiya Municipality Board |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Smti Keerthi Jalli, IAS |
| • MLA | Bhabesh Kalita (BJP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 1st in Kamrup (R) District |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 26,389 |
| • Rank | 16th |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi) |
| • Climate | Cwa |
| Demonym | Rangian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| • Native | Kamrupi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 781354 |
| Telephone code | 03621 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS 01 & AS 25 |
| Literacy | 71.4% (2011) |
| Sex ratio | 1.17:1 (male:female) ♂/♀ |
| Summer temperature | 30°C - 39°C |
| Winter temperature | 19°C - 29°C |
| Website | rangiamb |
Rangiya (Pron: ˈræŋˌgɪə) also known as Rangia, is a major town of Lower Assam division and a municipal board located in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. Rangiya is also the headquarters of Kamrup district, and Rangiya serves as the Sub-divisional headquarter of Rangiya Sub-division. One of Rangiya's significant features is its role as the divisional headquarter of the Northeast Frontier Railway, which is one of the major railway zones in India. Baralia river flows through the heart of the city. The Redhorn Division of the Indian Army is located just three kilometers from the city.