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Harisinga
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Harisinga
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Harisinga
Harisinga (India)
Coordinates: 26°25′59″N91°35′28″E / 26.43308°N 91.5910°E / 26.43308; 91.5910
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Assam
District Udalguri-BTAD-Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District
Elevation
180 m (590 ft)
Languages
  Official Assamese, Bodo
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
784510
Telephone code03711 XXXXXX
Vehicle registration AS-27

Harisinga is a town in the Udalguri district in the north-eastern Indian state of Assam. The district was formed when the administration of boro dominated areas came under the B.T.A.D. It falls on the Bhergaon subdivision of Udalguri district; it has its own police station and post office from the past times itself.

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Geography

Harisinga is surrounded on the north by the Bhutan hills of the Great Himalayan range, on the east by the brook Bikhaiti, and on the west by stream Bharla which has been making the region fertile throughout the ages. Its daily market is located in the centre of the town which is the only way for retailing in the region.

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In the spring
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Sunrise in one spring morning

Villages in Harisinga

Weather

Like the North-Eastern Part of India, the weather is pleasant with winters not being that harsh and the rainy season in full swing from the month of March to August.

Festivals

Bihu or Bwisagu is the most celebrated festival and it falls in the month of April. "Sri Krishna's Rash Mahutsav" is one of the largest festivals being celebrated in this area. It is usually celebrated in the month of November with full enthusiasm. It is usually celebrated for a period of 7 days. Populated with people of different religions, Christmas is also celebrated with full fervour. Many Churches are present in Harisinga and during Christmas, they are all beautifully decorated and late night hymns can be heard.

Educational institutions

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Main entrance of DESH

Sankar dev shishu niketan, Diamond English School and Harisinga Higher Secondary school are situated in Harisinga which caters for the education needs of the local population. Many professionals from Harisinga are working in different fields all over India and many other countries. Writers and poets from Hrisinga have significant contribution to the Assamese and Boro literature. Sankardev shishu niketan and Diamond English School, Harisinga is well known for results in H.S.L.C examinations throughout the years of its formation.

History

Harisinga has a great historic importance. The name Harisinga is said to come from (hari-singah); Hari means Lord Krishna and Singah means the ancient war horn. It is believed that Lord Krishna rang his war horn from this very place during his fight with Banasura the King of Sonitpur for the shake of love of his grandson Aniruddha with Usha the princess of Sonitpur daughter of Banasura. From that time onwards the name "Harisinga" originated. One of the oldest Churches built by British Missionary Rev. Sidny Endle is also located on the adjacent of Harisinga. Harisinga H.S. School was also built by the British missionaries.

Economy

Harisinga area has very fertile land suitable for agricultural production- mainly Rice, Maah (Lentil), Potato, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal and other vegetables. Different fruits like Banana, Berries, Mangoes, Coconuts, Tamol (Areca nuts) etc. are produced in abundance in the region. Fisheries play a significant role towards the socio-economic up-liftmen of the common people of Harisinga development block. Tea cultivation plays a major loe of economy of this region; many youths are now engaged with tea cultivation for their livelihood. Many multinational tea companies like Willimson Mager are placing emphasis on tea cultivation of the region.

Places of interest in Harisinga

Harisinga is the place of one of the biggest Sankardev satras in middle Assam which is well known to the satria (Neo-Vaishnavite) people of the state. Harisinga is also known for the biggest Bathow temple of Bathouism religion situated at the heart of the beautiful town Harisinga. Nevertheless, Harisinga is also known for the B.B.C (Boro Baptist Convention) which is the HQ of its kind in the state.

Transport

Harisinga is well connected with rest of Assam through railway and roadways. The nearest NH is NH52 at Rowta which is about 26 km from it. It had a small railway station named Harisinga railway station before which is now being upgraded to a big railway station of broad gauge capability with maximum number of train stoppages. Harisinga is only 17 km away from Udalguri and 13 km away from Tangla town. The nearest airport is Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport which is about 130 km from it.

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Renovated Harisinga Railway Station

Politics

Harisinga is part of Mangaldoi (Lok Sabha constituency). [1]

69th Udalguri Assam Legislative Assembly - MLA 1968-2016

. Rihon daimari 2016. Won by 45960 votes

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References

  1. "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 6 October 2008.