Umrangso


Umrangso is an industrial town and a town area committee in Dima Hasao district in the state of Assam, India. It is located at the border of Assam and Meghalaya states some 112 km from Haflong, the district headquarters of Dima Hasao district of Assam.

Etymology

The name "Umrongso" is derived from the Pnar dialect of the Khasi language, which means "Red colour water".

History

The region has been deeply affected by factional violence involving several armed insurgent groups fighting among themselves and with the Indian Security Forces. Since 2011 there has been a decrease in violence following arrests of several high-ranking insurgent leaders and a cease-fire agreement with the Indian Government.

Economy

Tourism

Umrangso golf field is a popular place for sightseeing, trekking, camping, and boating. It also host the annual Falcon Festival.

Energy

NEEPCO - Kopili Hydro Electric Project

A government of India enterprise, located in the Dima Hasao district near the Assam-Meghalaya border, the hot spring of Garampani is now lost in the dammed water of Kopili river after completion of Kopili Hydro Electric Project.
The Kopili Hydro Electric Project was the maiden venture of NEEPCO when it came into existence in 1976.
; Khandong and Kopili Power Station
; KHEP Stage II power station:

Cement Industry

Vinay Cement
Residents in the area claim that the presence of these cement factories has led to chronic air pollution.

Demographics

India census, Umrongso had a population of 10,376. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Umrongso has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Some of the ethnicities in the town are Dimasa, Karbi, Biates, Khasi, Nepali, Khelma.

Education

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Umrangso, Garampani High School, Smt. Jamuna Devi Saraswati Vidya Mandir, are the three kindergarten through higher secondary schools in the town. J. B. Hagjer College is the sole university level educational institution in town. Some private institutions provided in the area are Saraswati Shishu Vatika Umrongso, Sacred Heart High School, Royal Academy, Standard English School, Himalayan Academy, Dimarazi Secondary School, Carmel Standard School. Besides these institutions some 'Government High Schools' are also established in the village areas of the town for a less cost studies.