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| name = Maibang |
| name = Maibang |
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| native_name_lang = Dimasa |
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| settlement_type = Town |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Assam, India |
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| coordinates = {{coord|25|17|43|N|093|08|22|E|display=inline,title}} |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Assam, India |
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| coordinates = {{coord|25|17|43|N|093|08|22|E|display=inline,title}} |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Assam]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Assam]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Dima Hasao]] |
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| government_type = Maibang Town Committee |
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| unit_pref = Metric |
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| area_total_km2 = 10 |
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| elevation_m = 355 |
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| population_total = 6,236 |
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| population_as_of = 2011 |
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| population_density_km2 = auto |
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| demographics_type1 = Languages |
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| demographics1_title1 = Most common |
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Dimasa language|Dimasa]], [[Hindi]], [[Assamese language|Assamese]]<ref name="censuslang"/> |
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| demographics1_title1 = Official |
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] |
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| demographics1_info1 =[[Dimasa language|Dimasa]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +5:30 |
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| registration_plate = AS-08-X XXXX |
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| postal_code = 788831 |
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| registration_plate = AS-08 XXXX |
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| area_code = +91 |
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| Pin Code = 788831 |
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| area_code_type = Telephone code |
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| Area code(s) = +91 |
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'''Maibang''' (IPA: mai-bang ['''mai''' |
'''Maibang''' (IPA: mai-bang ['''mai''' means rice and '''bang''' means much], defining a land of prosperity) is a town and a [[town area committee]] in [[Dima Hasao district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Assam]]. Maibang is also one of the three sub-divisions of Dima Hasao District. It was once the capital of the Dimasa Kachari Kingdom. There is a stone house of Dimasa king. |
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==History== |
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Maibang was the capital of the erstwhile [[Dimasa kingdom]], from the 16th to 18th century. The ruins of the kingdom can still be found on the eastern bank of [[Mahur, Assam|Mahur]], south of Maibang and other parts of [[Dima Hasao district]]. Among them the most popular is "Stone House" (In Dimasa it is called "Longthai ni Noh") situated on the bank of Mahur River on south Maibang. |
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==Administration== |
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{{Update section|date=March 2017}} |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Maibang town is situated in a hilly area at the bank of Mahur River. Its coordinates are {{coord|25.3|N|93.17|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/3/Maibang.html Falling Rain Genomics - Maibang].</ref> It has an average elevation of 355 [[metre]]s (1164 [[foot (length)|feet]]). |
Maibang town is situated in a hilly area at the bank of Mahur River. Its coordinates are {{coord|25.3|N|93.17|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/3/Maibang.html Falling Rain Genomics - Maibang]{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}.</ref> It has an average elevation of 355 [[metre]]s (1164 [[foot (length)|feet]]). |
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The town area is about 10 square kilometres. |
The town area is about 10 square kilometres. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{Update section|date=March 2017}} |
{{Update section|date=March 2017}} |
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{{as of|2022}} the majority religion was Hinduism. |
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{{as of|2012}} |
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===Languages=== |
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Maibang was the capital of the erstwhile [[Dimasa kingdom]], from the 16th to 18th century. The ruins of the kingdom can still be found on the eastern bank of [[Mahur, Assam|Mahur]], south of Maibang and other parts of [[Dima Hasao district]]. Among them the most popular is "Stone House" (In Dimasa it is called "Longthai ni Noh") situated on the bank of Mahur River on south Maibang. |
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|caption = Languages spoken in Maibang (2011) <ref name="censuslang">{{cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10244/download/13356/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX|format=XLSX|website=censusindia.gov.in|access-date=27 September 2023|title=Population By Mother Tongue}}</ref> |
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|label2 = [[Dimasa language|Dimasa]] |
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{{Update section|date=March 2017}} |
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|value2 = 27.56 |
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|label4 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]] |
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|value4 = 3.94 |
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|label3 = [[Hindi]] |
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|value3 = 8.95 |
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|color3 = orange |
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|label1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] |
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|value1 = 50.26 |
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|color1 = red |
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|label5 = Others |
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==Languages== |
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[[Dimasa language|Dimasa]] is the dialect of the majority [[Dimasa people|Dimasa tribe]] of the district. The dialect is yet to be recognized as a language. "Hill Hindi" or "Haflong Hindi" is used as the lingua franca. Most people speak Bengali. The languages of instruction in the schools and colleges are Assamese, Bengali and English up to HSLC level in the schools of the town. |
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==Education== |
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Maibang Degree College (established in 1988) is the only college in the civil sub-division of Dima Hasao district. The college offers both pass and honours course in the Arts and Science stream. The college is one of the provincial colleges of the Government of Assam and affiliated to [[Assam University]], [[Silchar]] (a Central University of GOI). The subjects offered in the college are Assamese (MIL), Bengali (MIL, Elective & Honours), English (General, Alternative, Elective & Honors), History (Pass & Honours), Economics (Pass & Honours), Education (Pass & Honours), Political Science (Pass & Honours) and Sociology (Pass & Honours). There is also a study centre of [[Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University]]<ref>[http://www.kkhsou.in/.html Website for Krishnakanta Handique State Open University].</ref> in the college which offers a Bachelors' Preparatory Programme, BA (Both Pass & Honours) and an MA in Sociology. A good number of learners are admitted to different courses at this study centre. |
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[[Bengali language|Bengali]] is the most spoken language at 3,134 speakers, followed by Dimasa at 1,719, Hindi is spoken by 558 people and Assamese at 246. |
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All schools of Maibang are run either by the state government or by private organisations. English is the primary languages of instruction in most of the schools. However, the newly established private schools are opting for English medium. The schools are recognized to [[Board of Secondary Education, Assam]] (SEBA) and [[Assam Higher Secondary Education Council]] (AHSEC). Some of the schools in and around Maibang are: |
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[[Dimasa language|Dimasa]] is the dialect of the majority [[Dimasa people|Dimasa tribe]] of the district. The dialect is yet to be recognized as a language. "Hill Hindi" or "Haflong Hindi" is used as the lingua franca. The languages of instruction in the schools and colleges are Assamese, Bengali and English up to HSLC level in the schools of the town. |
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* Ever Green High School |
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* [[Maibang Higher Secondary School]] |
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* Pranabananda Vidya Mandir High School |
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* Maibang High School |
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* Wadrengdisa High School |
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* Dautohaja High School |
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* St. Xavier School |
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* Kalachand High School |
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* Jnaring Hindu Academy |
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* Sainja Valley School |
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* Maibang Govt. M. E. School |
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and a few number of L. P. Schools |
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== Economy == |
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===Tourism=== |
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[[File:Rock cut temple, Maibang.jpg|250px|right|thumb|A monolith monument called "'''Ek Patthar Ghar"''' at Maibang, also popularly known as "Longthaini Noh"]] |
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[[File:Rock cut temple, Maibang.jpg|250px|right|thumb|A monolith monument called "'''Stone house"''' at Maibang, also popularly known as "Longthaini Noh"]] |
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* Rajbari: ruins of city of the Kachari Kingdom, on the south side of Maibang |
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Tourist attractions in Maibang include: |
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* Ek Patthar Ghar: an monolithic ancient Indian temple from the 12th century with two roofs |
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* Rajbari: ruins of city of the Kachari Kingdom, on the south side of Maibang. |
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* Maibang Waterfalls: Maibang has several water falls around the city |
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*Stone house: a monolithic ancient Indian temple from the 12th century with two roofs. |
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* Maibang Waterfalls: Maibang has several water falls around the city. |
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==Transport== |
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==Broad Gauge Railway== |
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==Education== |
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Maibang Degree College (established in 1988) is the only college in the civil sub-division of Dima Hasao district. The college offers both pass and honours course in the Arts and Science stream. The college is one of the provincial colleges of the Government of Assam and affiliated to [[Assam University]], [[Silchar]] (a Central University of GOI). The subjects offered in the college are Assamese (MIL), Bengali (MIL, Elective & Honours), English (General, Alternative, Elective & Honors), History (Pass & Honours), Economics (Pass & Honours), Education (Pass & Honours), Political Science (Pass & Honours) and Sociology (Pass & Honours). There is also a study centre of [[Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University]]<ref>[http://www.kkhsou.in/.html Website for Krishnakanta Handique State Open University]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}.</ref> in the college which offers a Bachelors' Preparatory Programme, BA (Both Pass & Honours) and an MA in Sociology. A good number of learners are admitted to different courses at this study centre. |
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All schools of Maibang are run either by the state government or by private organizations. English is the primary languages of instruction in most of the schools. However, the newly established private schools are opting for English medium. The schools are recognized to [[Board of Secondary Education, Assam]] (SEBA) and [[Assam Higher Secondary Education Council]] (AHSEC). [[Ever Green High School]] is a notable school in the town. |
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Latest revision as of 16:09, 5 October 2024
Maibang | |
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Town | |
  Maibang Location in Assam, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′43″N 093°08′22″E / 25.29528°N 93.13944°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Dima Hasao |
| Government | |
| • Type | Maibang Town Committee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,236 |
| • Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Most common | Bengali, Dimasa, Hindi, Assamese[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 788831 |
| Telephone code | +91 |
| Vehicle registration | AS-08-X XXXX |
Maibang (IPA: mai-bang [mai means rice and bang means much], defining a land of prosperity) is a town and a town area committee in Dima Hasao district in the Indian state of Assam. Maibang is also one of the three sub-divisions of Dima Hasao District. It was once the capital of the Dimasa Kachari Kingdom. There is a stone house of Dimasa king.
History
[edit]Maibang was the capital of the erstwhile Dimasa kingdom, from the 16th to 18th century. The ruins of the kingdom can still be found on the eastern bank of Mahur, south of Maibang and other parts of Dima Hasao district. Among them the most popular is "Stone House" (In Dimasa it is called "Longthai ni Noh") situated on the bank of Mahur River on south Maibang.
Administration
[edit] | This section needs to be updated. (March 2017) |
Geography
[edit]Maibang town is situated in a hilly area at the bank of Mahur River. Its coordinates are 25°18′N 93°10′E / 25.3°N 93.17°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 355 metres (1164 feet).
The town area is about 10 square kilometres.
Demographics
[edit] | This section needs to be updated. (March 2017) |
As of 2022[update] the majority religion was Hinduism.
Languages
[edit]Bengali is the most spoken language at 3,134 speakers, followed by Dimasa at 1,719, Hindi is spoken by 558 people and Assamese at 246. Dimasa is the dialect of the majority Dimasa tribe of the district. The dialect is yet to be recognized as a language. "Hill Hindi" or "Haflong Hindi" is used as the lingua franca. The languages of instruction in the schools and colleges are Assamese, Bengali and English up to HSLC level in the schools of the town.
Economy
[edit]Tourism
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Tourist attractions in Maibang include:
- Rajbari: ruins of city of the Kachari Kingdom, on the south side of Maibang.
- Stone house: a monolithic ancient Indian temple from the 12th century with two roofs.
- Maibang Waterfalls: Maibang has several water falls around the city.
Transport
[edit]Broad gauge railway connections are:
| Train Name | Train Number | From | To | Arrival | Departure |
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| Guwahati Silchar Fast Passenger | 15615 | Guwahati | Silchar | 06:49 AM | 06:51 AM |
| Guwahati Silchar Fast Passenger | 15616 | Silchar | Guwahati | 10:28 AM | 10:30 AM |
Metre gauge railway connections that stopped in November 2014:
| Train Name | Train Number | From | To | Arrival | Departure |
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| Cachar Express | 15691 | Lumding | Silchar | 10:29 PM | 10:39 PM |
| Cachar Express | 15692 | Silchar | Lumding | 04:09 | 04:19 |
| Barak Valley Exp. | 15693 | Lumding | Dharmanagar | 06:48 | 06:58 |
| Barak Valley Express | 15694 | Dharmanagar | Lumding | 18:49 | 18:59 |
| Agartala Express | 15695 | Lumding | Agartala | 23:34 | 23:44 |
| Agartal Express | 15696 | Agartala | Lumding | 07:46 | 07:56 |
| Hill Queen Express | 05697 | Lumding | Haflong | 11:41 | 11:51 |
| Hill Queen Express | 05698 | Haflong | Lumding | 15:10 | 15:20 |
Education
[edit]Maibang Degree College (established in 1988) is the only college in the civil sub-division of Dima Hasao district. The college offers both pass and honours course in the Arts and Science stream. The college is one of the provincial colleges of the Government of Assam and affiliated to Assam University, Silchar (a Central University of GOI). The subjects offered in the college are Assamese (MIL), Bengali (MIL, Elective & Honours), English (General, Alternative, Elective & Honors), History (Pass & Honours), Economics (Pass & Honours), Education (Pass & Honours), Political Science (Pass & Honours) and Sociology (Pass & Honours). There is also a study centre of Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University[3] in the college which offers a Bachelors' Preparatory Programme, BA (Both Pass & Honours) and an MA in Sociology. A good number of learners are admitted to different courses at this study centre.
All schools of Maibang are run either by the state government or by private organizations. English is the primary languages of instruction in most of the schools. However, the newly established private schools are opting for English medium. The schools are recognized to Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) and Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC). Ever Green High School is a notable school in the town.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Population By Mother Tongue" (XLSX). censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics - Maibang[dead link].
- ^ Website for Krishnakanta Handique State Open University[permanent dead link].
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