Donkamokam

Dongkamukam
city
Nickname(s): Dongka
Dongkamukam Dongkamukam Location in Karbi Anglong, Assam, India
Coordinates: 25°55′58.105″N 92°42′5.089″E / 25.93280694°N 92.70141361°ECoordinates: 25°55′58.105″N 92°42′5.089″E / 25.93280694°N 92.70141361°E
Country	India
State	Assam
District	West Karbi Anglong
Government
• Body	Dongkamukam Town Committee
Population (2001)
• Total	8,144
Languages
• Official	English, Assamese
• Regional	Karbi
Languages
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	782485
Vehicle registration	AS

Dongkamukam (IPA: ˌdɒŋəˈməʊkəm ) is a town and a town area committee in Karbi Anglong district in the state of Assam, India. Dongkamukam is one of the important town in Karbi Anglong, with the facilities of good schools, colleges, job and a tour place. Different parts of Karbi Anglong people come and engage here as in search for a job or for their education or for their commercial purpose. As Dongkamukam is the only town in a West karbi anglong which comes in a plain area with all facilities.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[1] Dongkamukam had a population of 8144. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dongkamukam has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 64% and, female literacy is 51%. In Dongkamukam, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Schools and colleges

Dongkamukam is listed as the one of the best place or an education quality in Karbi Anglong. The schools and colleges of Dongkamukam are also provides in a big range of facilities; like Computer, Library, Campuses, playground etc.

Some of the major Schools and Colleges are:

1. Artukekang English High School
2. Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Sojong
3. Dongkamukam High School, Charali
4. Habe-Kong English High School, Langhan
5. Holy Child Home Academy, Ghilani
6. Langtuk Teron Memorial School, Tengkeralangso
7. Rangsina College
8. Sing Mirjeng Long Mirjeng Academy, Daily Bazaar
9. Voso Koida English School, Phankri Arong

Stadium

• Waisong Stadium
• Artukekang Playground

Medical & Hospital

• 30 Beded Rural Hospital
• Kramsa Clinic, Charali
• Niramoy Clinic, Charali
• Tungjang Clinic, Charali

References

1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.