Karimganj

Karimganj

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Karimganj | type = city | latd = 24.87 | longd = 92.35
locator_position = left | state_name = Assam
district = Karimganj
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altitude = 13
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 52,316| population_density =
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Karimganj is a city and a municipal board in Karimganj district in the Indian state of Assam.

Geography

Karimganj is located at coord|24.87|N|92.35|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/0/Karimganj.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Karimganj] ] . It has an average elevation of 13 metres (42 feet).

History

Karimganj became a subdivision of Sylhet District of British India in late nineteenth century. It was severed from Sylhet during Partition of India and was included in India as a part of Cachar district in Assam. In 1983, Karimganj became a district of Assam with its headquarter at Karimganj Town.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Karimganj Municipality had a population of 52,316. However, if we consider from the nature of urban charectaristics total population of the city may gone up to one lakh, because many parts of the town still fall under the jurisdiction of Gram Panchayats. Males constitute 51% of total population and females 49%. Karimganj has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 79%. In Karimganj, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Religious demography of Karimganj is Muslims (52.3%) and Hindus (47%).

Politics

Karimganj consists of two assembly constituencies: Karimganj North and Karimganj South, both of which are part of Karimganj (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S03/AS_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-05
work = Assam
publisher = Election Commission of India
]

References

External links

* [http://www.barakbangla.com/ Barak Valley]
* [http://www.karimganj.com karimganj online]
* [http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/assam/silchar/karimganj_home.htm About Karimganj]

ee also

* Karimganj (Lok Sabha constituency)


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