# Harisinga

Harisinga is a town in the Udalguri district in the north-eastern Indian state of Assam. The district was formed when the administration of boro dominated areas came under the B.T.A.D. It falls on the Bhergaon subdivision of Udalguri district; it has its own police station and post office from the past times itself.

## Geography

Harisinga is surrounded on the north by the Bhutan hills of the Great Himalayan range, on the east by the brook Bikhaiti, and on the west by stream Bharla which has been making the region fertile throughout the ages. Its daily market is located in the centre of the town which is the only way for retailing in the region.

## Villages in Harisinga

* Harisinga No.1 Patti
* Harisinga No.2 Patti
* Mantikiri
* Niz Harisinga
* Kahibari
* Deulguri
* Baniapara
* Simoluguri, Harisinga
* Kothalguri
* NO. 2 Phasia
* NO. 1 Phasia
* Ambagaon
* Bengbari Nepali Basti
* Bengbari
* Batiamari
* Chomuapara
* Kahibari
* Landangchuburi
* Dowdinigami

## Weather

Like the North-Eastern Part of India, the weather is pleasant with winters not being that harsh and the rainy season in full swing from the month of March to August.

## Festivals

Bihu or Bwisagu is the most celebrated festival and it falls in the month of April. "Sri Krishna's Rash Mahutsav" is one of the largest festivals being celebrated in this area. It is usually celebrated in the month of November with full enthusiasm. It is usually celebrated for a period of 7 days. Populated with people of different religions, Christmas is also celebrated with full fervour. Many Churches are present in Harisinga and during Christmas, they are all beautifully decorated and late night hymns can be heard.

## Educational institutions

* Harisinga Higher Secondary School
* Diamond English School
* Borigaon High School
* Sankardev Sishu Niketan
* Baniapara L.P. School
* Rajkhumbri English School
* St Pauls School
* Gr Kamfert School
* Harisinga College
* Harisinga Govt. Junior Basic LP School
* Kahibari LPS
* No. 1 Phasia LPS
* No. 1 Amjuli (EGS Upgraded)
* Mantikiri LP School
* Boukahola LP School
* Hoguma LP School
* Landangchuburi LP School
* Swrang Lama LPS (FA)
* Amjuli Bapuji Bodo LP School
* Amjuli Bapuji LP School
* No. 3 Amjuli L.P.S
* Amchiguri LP School
* Amjuli Barampur LP School
* Daudigaon MV
* Kundurbil Pathar Adibasi LP School
* Manza Nalbari LP School
* Nandanpur LP School
* No. 2 Amjuli Adarsha L.P.S
* No. 2 Amjuli Adibasi LP School
* No. 4 Amjuli Laxmipur LP School
* Uttur Nalbari LP School
* No. 2 Phasia LPS
* No. 862 Balipara LPS
* Bichar Chuburi L.P.S
* Panimudi LP School
* Adola Kahilipara LP School
* No. 3 Panimudi Adibasi LP School
* Chamuapara LP School
* No. 3 Lissing L.P.S
* NC Ghagra Dangal Basti LP School
* No. 1 Ghagra Bishnujoyti LPS
* No. 2 Ghagra Baby Land LPS
* Nonke Amjuli LP School
* No. 2 Noke Kherkiria LPS
* Amlaiguri LPSchool
* Dibakar Adivasi LPS (FA)
* Samtabari (EGS Upgraded)
* Sastrapara LP School
* N0. 1 Lising LP School
* No. 827 Edenbari LPS
* Amjuli Bhergaon LPS (FA)
* Amjuli Colony LP School
* No. 1 Amjuli Milopur (EGS)
* Majuli Basti LP School
* Borigaon MES
* Silpota Batabari LP School
* Niz Harisinga Samaina
* No. 3 Panimudi LPS
* Borigaon Gvt. J.B.School
* Dwamakha LPS
* Dwarmakha Sautalibasti (EGS)
* Tamulbari Ballapara (EGS)
* No. 2 Gharaidack Bodo LPS
* Dhekiabari LPS
* No. 1 Kundurbil LP School
* Boscobari LP School
* Bhelagora LPS
* No. 875 Barongabari LPS
* Athgharia LPS (FA)
* No. 1 Barangabari LP School
* Kathalguri LPS
* Baniapara L.P.S
* Bangurung Anjalu LPS
* Binapani LP School
* Kherkheria LP School
* Uttar Harisinga LP School
* No. 2 Kundurbil LP School
* No. 3 Kundurbil Rupa LP School
* No. 1 Amjuli Dhangraj LPS
* Sastrapara ME School
* No.1 Amjuli Milanjoyti MES
* Edenbari MES.
* Kathalguri MES
* Harisinga HS School
* Irakdao MES
* Kundurbil ME School
* Amlaiguri MES
* Khasibari MES
* Daudigaon MVS
* Bengbari Nepali Basti L.P School
* Bengbari High School
Sankar dev shishu niketan, Diamond English School and Harisinga Higher Secondary school are situated in Harisinga which caters for the education needs of the local population. Many professionals from Harisinga are working in different fields all over India and many other countries. Writers and poets from Hrisinga have significant contribution to the Assamese and Boro literature. Sankardev shishu niketan and Diamond English School, Harisinga is well known for results in H.S.L.C examinations throughout the years of its formation.

## History

Harisinga has a great historic importance. The name Harisinga is said to come from (hari-singah); Hari means Lord Krishna and Singah means the ancient war horn. It is believed that Lord Krishna rang his war horn from this very place during his fight with Banasura the King of Sonitpur for the shake of love of his grandson Aniruddha with Usha the princess of Sonitpur daughter of Banasura. From that time onwards the name "Harisinga" originated. One of the oldest Churches built by British Missionary Rev. Sidny Endle is also located on the adjacent of Harisinga. Harisinga H.S. School was also built by the British missionaries.

## Economy

Harisinga area has very fertile land suitable for agricultural production- mainly Rice, Maah (Lentil), Potato, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brinjal and other vegetables. Different fruits like Banana, Berries, Mangoes, Coconuts, Tamol (Areca nuts) etc. are produced in abundance in the region. Fisheries play a significant role towards the socio-economic up-liftmen of the common people of Harisinga development block. Tea cultivation plays a major loe of economy of this region; many youths are now engaged with tea cultivation for their livelihood. Many multinational tea companies like Willimson Mager are placing emphasis on tea cultivation of the region.

## Places of interest in Harisinga

Harisinga is the place of one of the biggest Sankardev satras in middle Assam which is well known to the satria (Neo-Vaishnavite) people of the state. Harisinga is also known for the biggest Bathow temple of Bathouism religion situated at the heart of the beautiful town Harisinga. Nevertheless, Harisinga is also known for the B.B.C (Boro Baptist Convention) which is the HQ of its kind in the state.

## Transport

Harisinga is well connected with rest of Assam through railway and roadways. The nearest NH is NH52 at Rowta which is about 26 km from it. It had a small railway station named Harisinga railway station before which is now being upgraded to a big railway station of broad gauge capability with maximum number of train stoppages. Harisinga is only 17 km away from Udalguri and 13 km away from Tangla town. The nearest airport is Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport which is about 130 km from it.

## Politics

Harisinga is part of Mangaldoi (Lok Sabha constituency).

### 69th Udalguri Assam Legislative Assembly - MLA 1968-2016

. Rihon daimari 2016. Won by 45960 votes
* Rihon Daimari - 2011 won by 40970 votes
* Rihon Daimari- 2006 won by 35560 votes
* Rihon Daimari -2001 won by 30170 votes
* Devo Kanto Ramchiari - 1996 won by 36798 votes
* Jamon Singh Brahma -1991 won by 28149 votes
* Binoy Kungur Basumotari - 1985 won by 24091 votes
* Binoy Kungur Basumotari - 1983 won by 19741 votes
* Binoy Kungur Basumotari - 1978 won by 17269 votes
* Bahadur Basumotari - 1972 won by 16470 votes
* Bahadur Basumotari - 1968 won by 10839 votes