Hailakandi (pron:ˈhaɪləˌkʌndi) is a town and the district headquarters of Hailakandi district in the Indian state of Assam. Hailakandi is located at 24°41′N 92°34′E / 24.68°N 92.57°E / 24.68; 92.57.[2]

Hailakandi Town
Town
Hailakandi Municipal Board
Hailakandi Town
Hailakandi Town
Hailakandi Town is located in Assam
Hailakandi Town
Hailakandi Town
Location in Assam, India
Hailakandi Town is located in India
Hailakandi Town
Hailakandi Town
Hailakandi Town (India)
Coordinates: 24°41′N 92°34′E / 24.68°N 92.57°E / 24.68; 92.57
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictHailakandi
District created1 October 1989
Government
 • BodyHailakandi Municipality Board
Area
 • Total1,327 km2 (512 sq mi)
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Population
 • Total33,637(census of 2,011)
 • Density497/km2 (1,290/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali and Meitei (Manipuri)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
788155
Telephone code91 - (0) 03844
Vehicle registrationAS-24
Websitehailakandi.assam.gov.in

Demography

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Bengali and Meitei (Manipuri) are the official languages of this place.[3][4]

Religions in Hailakandi Town (2011)[1]

  Hinduism (67.26%)
  Islam (31.77%)
  Christianity (0.23%)
  Others (0.74%)

According to the 2011 census, Hailakandi had a population of 33,637. Most of the people in the town follow Hinduism, with significant followers of Islam and a small Christian population.[1]

Educational institutions

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Nearby villages

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "C-1 Population By Religious Community". census.gov.in. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Hailakandi
  3. ^ "Govt withdraws Assamese as official language from Barak valley". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 9 September 2014. Archived from the original on 29 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  4. ^ Purkayastha, Biswa Kalyan (24 February 2024). "Assam recognises Manipuri as associate official language in four districts". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
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