Rangiya
Rangiya (Pron: ˈræŋˌgɪə) is a plantation valley city and a municipal board located in the Kamrup Rural district of Assam, India. Rangiya serves as the sub-district headquarter of Rangiya Sub-district in Kamrup Rural District. One of Rangiya's significant features is its role as the divisional headquarter of the Northeast Frontier Railway, which is one of the major railway zones in India. Baralia river flows through the heart of the city. Bhabesh Kalita is the MLA of Rangiya Assembly constituency. Rangiya Junction is the 4th Biggest Railway Station in North East. Rangiya is the Largest city of the Kamrup Rural district. And Additionally, Rangiya holds the distinction of being known as the gateway to the Indo-Bhutan border.
Rangiya
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City | |
| Rangia City | |
| Nickname(s): City of Colors, Transportation Hub of Assam, Plantation Valley of Assam, Gateway of Indo-Bhutan Border | |
Rangiya Location in Assam, India Rangiya Rangiya (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26.47°N 91.63°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| Region | Lower Assam |
| District | Kamrup |
| No. of Wards | 10 |
| District Office | Amingaon |
| Villages under Rangiya Sub-District | Alagdia, Madhya Panduri, Athara Madhukuchi, Bala Gaon Arimatta, Balikuchi Padum Kowari, Bangaon Padum Kowari, Barhampur Hat Bajali, Jayontipur, Barkuriha Haradutta, Barlessakona, Madhukuchi, Barmurah, Batakuchi and 74 more... |
| Founded by | Government of Assam |
| Named for | Rangiya Municipality Board |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Rangiya Municipality Board |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Smti Keerthi Jalli, IAS |
| • MLA | Bhabesh Kalita (BJP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 1st in Kamrup (R) District |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 26,389 |
| • Rank | 16th |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi) |
| • Climate | Cwa |
| Demonym | Rangian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| • Native | Kamrupi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 781354 |
| Telephone code | 03621 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS 01 & AS 25 |
| Literacy | 71.4% (2011) |
| Sex ratio | 1.17:1 (male:female) ♂/♀ |
| Summer temperature | 30°C - 39°C |
| Winter temperature | 19°C - 29°C |
| Website | rangiamb |
The Redhorn Division of the Indian Army is located just three kilometers from the city. Assam's first train restaurant located at Rangiya. Rangiya ancient name is "Randiya". Rangiya covers an area of 9.6 square kilometers and is divided into 10 wards where regular elections are conducted every 5 years. The city is located approximately 52 kilometers away from the state headquarter Dispur (Guwahati), which is the capital of Assam and about 39 kilometers from Jalukbari, a prominent area in Guwahati.