Gogamukh
Gogamukh | |
|---|---|
Subdistrict / Town | |
  Gogamukh Location in Assam, India  Gogamukh Gogamukh (India) | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Dhemaji |
| Subdivision | Dhemaji |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati Raj |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 98,760 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese, Mising |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 787034 |
| Telephone code | 03753 |
| Vehicle registration | AS-22 |
| Nearest city | Dhemaji |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Lakhimpur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Dhemaji |
Gogamukh is a sub-district in Dhemaji district in Assam, India, with a population exceeding 100,000.[1] Situated in the northeastern part of Assam, is a location near the Subansiri river.[2]
NHPC Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project
Gogamukh hosts the NHPC Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project, and is under construction on the Lower Subansiri with a total capacity of 2000MW of power production on its completion.[3]
The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) at Gogamukh is an agricultural research centre inaugurated on March 4, 2024.[4]
2026 Assam–Arunachal border incident
On 10 August 2026, a land dispute at Mingmang Badati under the Gogamukh revenue circle led to firing along the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border that injured several Assam residents.[5][6] The incident led to protests and a temporary economic blockade by the Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) and other groups.[7] Officials from both states worked to reduce tensions.[8]
Connectivity
Gogamukh has its own railway station (Gogamukh, station code: GOMR). It is connected to Dhemaji (approximately 26 km away) and serves as a transit point for the region. The nearby Bogibeel Bridge, located about 50–60 km away, provides connectivity to Dibrugarh, including access to air travel facilities.[9][10]
References
- ↑ "Gogamukh (Revenue Circle, India) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ Ahmed, Faruk; Manhai, Saimoun Ken; Sarmah, Dr. Pabitra (2025-10-30). "Piscean Diversity of Simen River, Dhemaji, Assam, North East India". Indian Journal of Advanced Zoology. 5 (2): 1–7. doi:10.54105/ijz.b2921.05021025. ISSN 2582-9521.
- ↑ Jalan, SHELZA (2025). "The Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Dam and the Shifting Grounds of Resistance". doi.org. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "Rabin, Yitzhak, (1 March 1922–4 Nov. 1995), Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Israel, since 1992", Who Was Who, Oxford University Press, 2007-12-01, retrieved 2026-04-01
- ↑ "Assam-Arunachal border firing: Eight Assam residents injured in Dhemaji land dispute". India Today. 10 August 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- ↑ "18 Assam villagers injured in firing along Arunachal border amid land dispute". The Times of India. 10 August 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- ↑ "Fresh clash erupts along Assam-Arunachal border, police fires in air to disperse mob". The Hindu. 13 August 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- ↑ "'Localised conflict': CM Sarma says Assam-Arunachal border firing nearly resolved". The Assam Tribune. 10 August 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- ↑ "Northeast Frontier Railway – Station Details". Indian Railways. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Bogibeel Bridge Connectivity". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Retrieved 1 April 2026.