West Karbi Anglong District

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- Location: In Assam, India, formed on February 9, 2016, from Karbi Anglong district.
- Headquarters: Hamren.
- Significance: Part of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, governed by the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

- The Karbi people, a Tibeto-Burman group, migrated from western China and settled near the Kalang and Kopili rivers before moving into the hills due to Dimasa Kachari rule.
- They later lived under Jaintia suzerainty in the Jaintia Hills.
- Hill tribes of the region, including present-day Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, and Dima Hasao, remained independent until British colonization.
- As per the Government of India Act, 1935, the region was classified as a “Partially Excluded Area,” administered directly under the Governor’s special powers.
- Semsonsing Ingti and others demanded a separate administrative unit for Karbis, leading to the formation of Karbi-A-Dorbar in 1946.

- November 17, 1951: United Mikir & North Cachar Hills district was created under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
- February 2, 1970: The district was split into Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts.
- October 14, 1976: Mikir Hills district was renamed Karbi Anglong.
- 2016: Karbi Anglong was further divided, creating West Karbi Anglong, with Hamren as its headquarters.

- Area: 3,035 square kilometers (1,171 square miles).
- Coordinates: Between 25°33′ N and 26°09′ N latitude and 92°08′ E and 93°04′ E longitude.
- Boundaries:
  - North: Morigaon , Nagaon
  - South: Meghalaya
  - East: Hojai , Dima Hasao
  - West: Meghalaya
West Karbi Anglong Neighbouring districts
- Topography: The district is hilly, with valleys, plateaus, dense forests, and rivers.
- Rivers: Major rivers include Myntriang, Karbi Langpi, Kopili, and Amreng.
- Climate: Subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers. Average annual rainfall: 2,416 mm (mostly from June to September).

- Agriculture: The district has ginger, sugarcane, maize, cotton, coconut, chilies, and black pepper as main crops. It is also known for its horticultural products.
- Livestock: Pig farming, poultry, and dairy farming are common.
- Small-scale Industries: Includes food processing, bamboo crafts, and potential for handicrafts and tourism.
- Challenges: Despite good agricultural productivity, the district faces limited infrastructure and market access.

- Roadways: Well-connected by roads to major towns and cities in Assam, including state highways for easier travel.
- Railways: The nearest railway station is Hamren, around 10 km away.
- Airways: The nearest airport is in Dimapur, 90 km from Hamren.

- Population (2011 Census): Approximately 295,358.
- Sex Ratio: 954 females for every 1,000 males, indicating a slightly imbalanced gender ratio.
- Literacy Rate: 63.35%, with challenges in educational access in rural areas.
- Ethnic Composition: Mainly Karbis, Bodos, and other tribal groups.

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