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Shikdamakha, Eco-conscious village in West Karbi Anglong, India.

Located in the center of Umswai Valley, Shikdamakha sits among hills at coordinates 25.9487°N 92.2237°E, with 103 households spread across the terrain.

The name Shikdamakha comes from Tiwa language, referring to hillocks of traps, where local stories tell of spirits capturing humans in ancient times.

The village population of 595 people belongs primarily to the Tiwa tribe, maintaining their traditions while embracing modern environmental practices.

Visitors can reach Shikdamakha by traveling 80 kilometers from Dispur-Guwahati via National Highway 27, with the journey taking approximately two and a half hours.

The village earned recognition as Assam's cleanest settlement in 2016, with residents conducting multiple weekly community cleaning sessions using bamboo waste baskets.

GPS coordinates: 25.94874,92.22368

Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:30

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