Lakhimpur district

Lakhimpur district spans 2,277 square kilometers along the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River, containing seven administrative subdivisions and 1,146 villages.

The district changed governance from Chutiya rulers through Ahom dynasty control in the 16th century, followed by British administration starting in 1838.

The population speaks multiple languages with Assamese at 57.8%, Mising at 17.6%, and Bengali at 12.9%, reflecting the diverse ethnic composition.

North Lakhimpur serves as the district capital, providing administrative services and commercial facilities for over one million inhabitants.

The Bardoibum-Beelmukh Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1996, protects local biodiversity across 11 square kilometers of tropical rainforest.

Location: North Assam division

Capital city: North Lakhimpur

Shares border with: Dhemaji district, Jorhat district

Website: http://lakhimpur.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 27.23000,94.10000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48