Umswai

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Umswai
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Umswai
Location in Assam, India
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Umswai
Umswai (India)
Coordinates: 25°56′50″N92°14′25″E / 25.9472°N 92.2404°E / 25.9472; 92.2404
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Assam
Region Hamren
District West Karbi Anglong district
Languages
  Official English and Assamese
  Spoken Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi, English and Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
782410

Umswai is a village in Amri development block of West Karbi Anglong district in the Indian state of Assam. [1] Apart from being home to an exclusive tribal culture, [2] Umswai also possesses extraordinary natural beauty.

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Etymology

The word Umswai is originated from the word 'Amsai', the name of Umswai is influenced from the language of Khasi People which led it to become Umswai. it was later adapted and incorporated by the people living in that region. This also resulted in the term 'Umswai' being officially recognized by the Assam government. [3] [4]

Geography

Umswai is located state of Assam in Northeast India. It is one of the many villages in the Umswai valley, [5] and is mainly inhabited by the indigenous Tiwa tribe. [6]

Educational institutions

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References

  1. "Map of Umswai village in Donka tahsil, Karbi Anglong, Assam, India". villagemap.net. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  2. Soumya, Stories by (14 January 2020). "Umswai Valley – One Of The Most Unique Places To Visit Near Guwahati". Storiesbysoumya.
  3. Thurang: Amsai kraine khai khorong Pg 40
  4. This is an excerpt from the speech given by Sri D Uphing Maslai, President of the Reception Committee for the 11th TMT Conference, at Palakhongor Pera in Amsai on February 3rd, 2019. This text is taken from the Amsa-Souvenir of the 11th Tiwa Manthonlai Tokhra.
  5. "Umswai (valley) (Chintamakha)". Wikimapia. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  6. "Of bamboo groves and monoliths". The Assam Tribune. 14 February 2021. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
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