Mangaldoi
Mangaldoi; also spelt Mangaldai, Assamese pronunciation: [mɔŋɔldoɪ], is a town in the state of Assam, India. It's named after Mangaldahi, who was the daughter of the Raja of Darrang. She was married to Susenghphaa (r.1603-1641), (also known as Pratap Singha), a ruler of the Ahom kingdom. Mangaldoi serves as the administrative headquarters of Darrang district. Positioned around 70 km to the east of Guwahati, the capital city of Assam.
Mangaldai (Mangaldoi) | |
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Town | |
View of Mangaldoi Repose building in LNB Road(The Heart of Mangaldai) | |
Mangaldai (Mangaldoi) Location in Assam, India Mangaldai (Mangaldoi) Mangaldai (Mangaldoi) (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26.43°N 92.03°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Darrang |
| Administrative Division | North Assam Division |
| Sub-division | Mangaldai |
| Founded by | Government of Assam |
| Named for | Mangaldahi (Mongola Devi) |
| Government | |
| • Body | Mangaldoi Municipal Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 25,989 |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Mangaldaian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 784125(East,West and South),784529(North) |
| Vehicle registration | AS- 13**** |
| Sex ratio | 923:1000 ♂/♀ |
| Website | darrang |
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