Dabaka Explained

Dabaka
Other Name:Dobokha
Settlement Type:Revenue town
Pushpin Map:India Assam#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Assam, India
Coordinates:26.1167°N 92.8667°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Assam
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Hojai
Founder:king Dobok
Named For:King Dobok
Government Type:Town committee
Governing Body:Dabaka Town Committee
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:61
Population Total:11043
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Footnotes:[1]
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official language
Demographics1 Info1:Assamese
Demographics1 Title2:Associate official language
Demographics1 Info2:Meitei (Manipuri)
Demographics1 Title3:Most spoken language
Demographics1 Info3:Kachari, Sylheti
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code:782440
Registration Plate:AS
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Hojai
Blank2 Name Sec1:Sex ratio
Blank2 Info Sec1:1.08 /
Blank3 Name Sec1:Literacy
Blank3 Info Sec1:85%
Iso Code:IN-AS

Dabaka, also called Doboka or Dobaka, is a town in Hojai district (formerly in Nagaon district) of Assam state in India. It is a commercial place situated in the central part of Assam.

Demographics

Indian census,[1] Dabaka had a population of 11,043. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dabaka has an average literacy rate of 85%, much higher than the national average of 66.5%: male literacy is 88% and, female literacy is 79%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Although its currently promising a center of education in Hojai District.

Assamese and Meitei (Manipuri) are the official languages of this place.[2] [3]

Location

Dabaka is located at an elevation of 61 m above MSL.[4]

Dabaka is connected by National Highway 27 to Nagaon and by National Highway 29 to Dimapur. Its location provides great commercial advantage.

Culture

Dabaka's culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music and theatres. The town offers a complex and diverse lifestyle with a variety of food, entertainment and night life, available in a form and abundance comparable to that in other towns of Assam.} Doboka's history as a trading centre has led to a diverse range of cultures, religions and cuisines coexisting in the town. This blend of cultures is due to the migration of people from all over Assam since the British period.} The majority of the residents are Sylheti -speaking Muslims with a notable number of Hindus which have over numbered the indigenous Assamese communities.}Dabaka's residents celebrate both Western and Indian festivals along with indigenous festivals. Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Navratri, Good Friday, Bihu, Moharram, Durga Puja and Maha Shivratri are some of the festivals held in the town.

Economy

Doboka has been one of the leading town after Hojai town in International Agar Exportation to Middle Eastern countries, Bangkok, Laos, Singapore etc.Dabaka is one of the developed town of Assam and it ranked 10th position in Highest per capita income in Assam. Lower class families are engaged with farming of mostly Rice, Wheat and Sugarcane.Though it has very little land for farming, it has produced huge amount of Rice production. The natural fertility of the soil behind the foothills accelerate the production of farming.}

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 16 June 2004. 1 November 2008. Census Commission of India.
  2. News: Assam Assembly Accords Associate Official Language Status To Bodo . NDTV . PTI . 30 December 2020 . 26 February 2024.
  3. News: Purkayastha . Biswa Kalyan . 24 February 2024 . Assam recognises Manipuri as associate official language in four districts . Hindustan Times . 26 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Map and weather of Dabaka.