Rangiya
title: "Rangiya" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["cities-and-towns-in-kamrup-district"] topic_path: "geography" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangiya" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Rangiya |
| other_name | Rangia |
| nicknames | City of Colors, Transportation Hub of Assam, Plantation Valley of Assam, Gateway of Indo-Bhutan Border |
| settlement_type | City |
| image_skyline | RAIJMEL BHAVAN.jpg |
| pushpin_map | India Assam#India |
| pushpin_label_position | left |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Assam, India |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Assam |
| subdivision_type2 | Region |
| subdivision_name2 | Lower Assam |
| subdivision_type3 | District |
| subdivision_name3 | Kamrup |
| established_title | |
| founder | Government of Assam |
| named_for | Rangiya Municipality Board |
| government_type | Municipality |
| governing_body | Rangiya Municipality Board |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| area_rank | 1st in Kamrup (R) District |
| area_total_km2 | 9.6 |
| elevation_m | 39 |
| population_total | 26389 |
| population_as_of | 2011 |
| population_rank | 16th |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| population_demonym | Rangian |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_title2 | Native |
| demographics1_info1 | Assamese |
| demographics1_info2 | Kamrupi |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | PIN |
| postal_code | 781354 |
| area_code_type | Telephone code |
| area_code | 03621 |
| registration_plate | AS 01 & AS 25 |
| blank1_name_sec1 | Sex ratio |
| blank1_info_sec1 | 1.17:1 (male:female) ♂/♀ |
| website | |
| iso_code | IN-AS |
| official_name | Rangia City |
| leader_title1 | MLA |
| leader_name1 | Bhabesh Kalita (BJP) |
| leader_title | Deputy Commissioner |
| leader_name | Smti Keerthi Jalli, IAS |
| subdivision_type5 | District Office |
| subdivision_name5 | Amingaon |
| subdivision_type4 | No. of Wards |
| subdivision_name4 | 10 |
| blank_name_sec2 | Summer temperature |
| blank_info_sec2 | 30°C - 39°C |
| blank1_name_sec2 | Winter temperature |
| blank1_info_sec2 | 19°C - 29°C |
| blank_name_sec1 | Literacy |
| blank_info_sec1 | 71.4% (2011) |
| subdivision_name6 | Alagdia, Madhya Panduri, Athara Madhukuchi, Bala Gaon Arimatta, Balikuchi Padum Kowari, Bangaon Padum Kowari, Barhampur Hat Bajali, Jayontipur, Barkuriha Haradutta, Barlessakona, Madhukuchi, Barmurah, Batakuchi and 74 more... |
| subdivision_type6 | Villages under Rangiya Sub-District |
| population_blank1_title | Climate |
| population_blank1 | Cwa |
| :: |
| name = Rangiya | other_name = Rangia | nicknames = City of Colors, Transportation Hub of Assam, Plantation Valley of Assam, Gateway of Indo-Bhutan Border | settlement_type = City | image_skyline = RAIJMEL BHAVAN.jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = | pushpin_map = India Assam#India | pushpin_label_position = left | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Assam, India | coordinates = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = India | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Assam | subdivision_type2 = Region | subdivision_name2 = Lower Assam | subdivision_type3 = District | subdivision_name3 = Kamrup | established_title = | established_date = | founder = Government of Assam | named_for = Rangiya Municipality Board | government_type = Municipality | governing_body = Rangiya Municipality Board | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_rank = 1st in Kamrup (R) District | area_total_km2 = 9.6 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 39 | population_total = 26389 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_rank = 16th | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = Rangian | population_footnotes = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_title2 = Native | demographics1_info1 = Assamese | demographics1_info2 = Kamrupi | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = PIN | postal_code = 781354 | area_code_type = Telephone code | area_code = 03621 | registration_plate = AS 01 & AS 25 | blank1_name_sec1 = Sex ratio | blank1_info_sec1 = 1.17:1 (male:female) ♂/♀ | website = | iso_code = IN-AS | footnotes = | official_name = Rangia City | Nearest Town = | leader_party = | leader_title1 = MLA | leader_name1 = Bhabesh Kalita (BJP) | leader_title = Deputy Commissioner | leader_name = Smti Keerthi Jalli, IAS | subdivision_type5 = District Office | subdivision_name5 = Amingaon | subdivision_type4 = No. of Wards | subdivision_name4 = 10 | blank_name_sec2 = Summer temperature | blank_info_sec2 = 30°C - 39°C | blank1_name_sec2 = Winter temperature | blank1_info_sec2 = 19°C - 29°C | blank_name_sec1 = Literacy | blank_info_sec1 = 71.4% (2011) | subdivision_name6 = Alagdia, Madhya Panduri, Athara Madhukuchi, Bala Gaon Arimatta, Balikuchi Padum Kowari, Bangaon Padum Kowari, Barhampur Hat Bajali, Jayontipur, Barkuriha Haradutta, Barlessakona, Madhukuchi, Barmurah, Batakuchi and 74 more... | subdivision_type6 = Villages under Rangiya Sub-District | image_seal = | population_blank1_title = Climate | population_blank1 = Cwa | image_map = | map_caption =
Rangiya (Pron: ˈræŋˌgɪə) also known as Rangia, is a major town of Lower Assam division and a municipal board located in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. Rangiya is also the headquarters of Kamrup district, and Rangiya serves as the Sub-divisional headquarter of Rangiya Sub-division. One of Rangiya's significant features is its role as the divisional headquarter of the Northeast Frontier Railway, which is one of the major railway zones in India. Baralia river flows through the heart of the city. The Redhorn Division of the Indian Army is located just three kilometers from the city.
Etymology
The word "Rangiya" is believed to have been derived from the local term "Randiya". According to local folklore, "Ran" means 'war' and "Diya" means 'to give', indicating that Rangiya was a place where a conflict or battle took place between the Boro people and Bhutanese communities.
History
In Ancient times it was part of Ancient Kamrup, and subsequently included in Kamapitha division of Kamarupa Kingdom. In modern times, Rangiya is part of Kamrupi cultural region.
Geography
Rangiya is located at . It has an average elevation of 39 metres (128 feet). Rangiya covers of area 9.6 square kilometres. The river Baralia flows through the heart of the city.
Climate
| location = Rangiya (1991-2020) | single line = yes | metric first = yes | Jan record high C = 35.7 | Feb record high C = 32.3 | Mar record high C = 36.5 | Apr record high C = 38.4 | May record high C = 39.5 | Jun record high C = 38.8 | Jul record high C = 39.4 | Aug record high C = 38.6 | Sep record high C = 39.0 | Oct record high C = 37.8 | Nov record high C = 34.5 | Dec record high C = 33.4 |year record high C = | Jan high C = 21.9 | Feb high C = 25.1 | Mar high C = 28.0 | Apr high C = 29.0 | May high C = 30.6 | Jun high C = 31.4 | Jul high C = 31.9 | Aug high C = 31.6 | Sep high C = 31.5 | Oct high C = 30.3 | Nov high C = 26.9 | Dec high C = 23.9 | year high C = 28.4 | Jan low C = 12.8 | Feb low C = 14.5 | Mar low C = 18.9 | Apr low C = 21.4 | May low C = 23.4 | Jun low C = 25.1 | Jul low C = 25.8 | Aug low C = 26.2 | Sep low C = 25.8 | Oct low C = 23.2 | Nov low C = 19.0 | Dec low C = 15.4 | year low C = 20.9 | Jan record low C = 5.3 | Feb record low C = 6.2 | Mar record low C = 8.0 | Apr record low C = 12.1 | May record low C = 16.0 | Jun record low C = 18.0 | Jul record low C = 20.5 | Aug record low C = 20.5 | Sep record low C = 19.9 | Oct record low C = 13.2 | Nov record low C = 10.1 | Dec record low C = 7.3 |year record low C = | rain colour = green | Jan rain mm = 7.5 | Feb rain mm = 21.6 | Mar rain mm = 67.1 | Apr rain mm = 242.6 | May rain mm = 311.6 | Jun rain mm = 336.2 | Jul rain mm = 274.9 | Aug rain mm = 219.2 | Sep rain mm = 162.1 | Oct rain mm = 102.0 | Nov rain mm = 7.7 | Dec rain mm = 4.5 | year rain mm = 1757.1 | Jan rain days = 0.8 | Feb rain days = 1.5 | Mar rain days = 4.5 | Apr rain days = 12.3 | May rain days = 14.1 | Jun rain days = 13.2 | Jul rain days = 12.0 | Aug rain days = 10.2 | Sep rain days = 8.7 | Oct rain days = 4.7 | Nov rain days = 0.8 | Dec rain days = 0.6 |year rain days = 83.5 | Jan humidity = 79 | Feb humidity = 70 | Mar humidity = 66 | Apr humidity = 74 | May humidity = 80 | Jun humidity = 83 | Jul humidity = 83 | Aug humidity = 84 | Sep humidity = 81 | Oct humidity = 79 | Nov humidity = 74 | Dec humidity = 77 |year humidity = 77 | source = India Meteorological Department
Politics
Main article: Rangiya Assembly constituency
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Assam has 126 assembly constituencies, and Rangiya Assembly constituency is one of these where voters elect their representative. Bhabesh Kalita is the MLA of Rangiya Assembly constituency. It also falls under the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency, which elects members to the national-level Lok Sabha.
Rangiya served as the Southern Boundary of Bhutan before the 1895 Duar War.
Demographics
India census, Rangiya had a population of 26,389. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Rangiya has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 67%. In Rangiya, 12% of the population is under six years of age.
Healthcare system
There are several private hospitals in Rangiya apart from 2 government hospitals. Some of them are Swasti Hospital (Estd. 2018), Rangia Poly Clinic & Nursing Home, Sparsh Hospital (Estd. 2016).
Transport
National Highway 27 runs through the heart of the city. Rangiya is important transit point in the region, nearly all trains halts at Rangiya Junction railway station. It is a junction of the New Bongaigaon–Guwahati section of Barauni–Guwahati line. Rangiya Junction is the 4th largest railway station in North-east India. It is one of the divisional headquarters of Northeast Frontier Railway. The Rangiya–Murkongselek line connects the state to Arunachal Pradesh.
Notable people
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam
- Bhabesh Kalita, President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Assam and MLA of Rangiya Assembly constituency
- Rana Pratap Kalita, former general officer in the Indian Army Born in Rangiya, Assam
References
References
- [https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,655,658,1408 North East Frontier Railway: Rangia]
- Siiger, Halfdan. (2015). "The Bodo of Assam: Revisiting a Classical Study from 1950". NIAS Press.
- [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/3/Rangia.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rangia]
- "Climatological Tables 1991–2020". India Meteorological Department.
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
- "Swasti Hospital".
- "Sparsh Hospital {{!".
- (25 April 2012). "Rangiya broad gauge line to be operational next year".
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