Jatia

Jatia

Jatia is a locality in Guwahati, the nerve center of northeast India.

It is place with hoary traditions that takes its name from Pragjyotishpur, the ancient capital of Assam. Legend has it that Jatia takes its name from Jyotishpur of Pragjyotishpur.

Famous residents of this place include Padum Barua (maker of the Assamese realist film "Ganga Silanir Pakhi"), Kanak Sen Deka (editor of fiery Assamese Newspaper "Agradoot"), Ratna Singha (First Manipuri woman Additional Superintendent of Police).

The Dispur Manipuri Nupi Marup is headquartered in Jatia. Ms. Bemarai Singha is the President of this [non-governmental organisation] that is doing pioneering work for Manipuri women.I love my Assam.


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