Haflong
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Haflong is a town and headquarters of Dima Hasao district (formerly North Cachar Hills) in the state of Assam in India. It is the only hill station in Assam.[1]
Etymology
Haflong is a Dimasa word meaning ant hill.[2]
Geography
Haflong has a subtropical highland climate (Köppen climate classification Cwb), falling just short of a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw). In May 2022, Haflong witnessed torrential rainfall, recording the highest rainfall, up to 451 mm on 14 May 2022, as compared to the maximum 190 mm to 200 mm reported annually.[3] Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Demographics
Population
As of 2011, India census, Haflong has a population of 43,756. Males constitute 45% of the population and females 55%. Haflong has an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 75%. In Haflong, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. As of 2011[update]Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., Haflong town has a population of 43,756.[4]
Languages
Bengali is the most spoken language of the town with a population of 9,710, followed by Dimasa (7,855).[7][8] Haflong Hindi is the lingua franca of the town.[8] Other languages with significant population include Hmar (4,921), Zemi (3,426), Kuki (3,027), Hindi (2,781) and Assamese (1,236).[7]
Government and politics
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References
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External links
- Dima Hasao Website Script error: No such module "webarchive".