Khumtai
Khumtai is a village located in Golaghat district of Assam and had a population of 1,350 according to the 2011 Census.[1]. The village of Khumtai is located in Golaghat district in the Indian state of Assam. It lies at approximately 26.59°N latitude and 93.85°E longitude. The village covers a geographical area of about 332.07 hectares (3.32 km²).Khumtai has been noted for community cleanliness initiatives. In 2023, a large inter-village cleanliness competition was organised in the Khumtai constituency to encourage villages to maintain clean surroundings and proper waste management.[2]
Khumtai খুমতাই | |
|---|---|
Village & Tehsil headquarters | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Golaghat |
| Subdivision | Khumtai |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 785619 |
| Vehicle registration | AS-05 |
Economy and Livelihood
Khumtai is a predominantly rural and agrarian village, with agriculture as the primary source of livelihood for most residents.[3] The village has approximately 550 farm families, with major communities being Ahom (≈60%) and Kachari (≈30%). Most inhabitants are described as economically poor, relying on traditional farming.[3]The region faces typical Assam rural challenges, including vulnerability to floods and riverbank erosion from the nearby Dhansiri River, which impacts agricultural productivity and socio-economic stability in Golaghat revenue circles.[4]
Socio-Economic Amenities
According to the 2011 Census and assembly constituency analyses, rural areas in the Khumtai region (including the village) have reasonable access to basic amenities: Government primary schools available in nearly all villages. Secondary and higher education facilities often within 5–10 km in many cases.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "Khumtai Village Population - Golaghat, Assam". Census2011. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "How an Assam BJP MLA is cleaning his constituency through a unique competition, 200,000 take part". India Today NE. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "About KVK Golaghat". kvkgolaghat.aau.ac.in. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Golaghat. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ "Impact of flood and river bank erosion on socio-economy: A case study of Golaghat revenue circle of Golaghat district, Assam". International Journal of Geology. 3 (3). 2014. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ "Khumtai Assembly Factbook" (PDF). indiastatpublications.com. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ "District Census Handbook: Golaghat, 2011" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
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