Bijni

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native_name = Bijni | type = city | latd = 26.52 | longd = 90.67
locator_position = left | state_name = Assam
district = Bongaigaon
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altitude = 53
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 12,607| population_density =
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Bijni is a town and a town area committee in Bongaigaon district in the state of Assam, India.

Geography

Bijni is located at coord|26.52|N|90.67|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/3/Bijni.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bijni] ] It has an average elevation of 53 metres (173 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Bijni had a population of 12,607. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bijni has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 84% and female literacy of 73%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.Bijni is surrounded by village Kawatika, Doturi, Batabari, Bhetagaon, Lechiagaon, Amguri, Puran Bijni, Gerukabari, Saktola, Goraimari and Baghmara.

Koch Dynasty

The Bijni branch of the Koch dynasty controlled its feudatory from the present-day Bijni town from 1671 till 1864 when it was attacked by Jhawlia Mech, a chieftain from Bhutan. This resulted in the capital moving to Dumuria. In 1897, an earthquake destroyed many royal palaces and capital moved again. The control of Bijni by the Koch Dynasty ended in 1956, as the Indian Government took direct control of the entire region.

Politics

Bijni is part of Kokrajhar (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 ]

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