Abhayapuri
Abhayapuri (IPA: əbɑˈjə'pʊərɪ or alternatively əbeɪjəˈpʊərɪ) is a town in Bongaigaon district and 21 km away from Bongaigaon city. It is the headquarters of North Salmara sub-division. It is surrounded by natural forests and hills, and is located on the National Highway 31, about 200 km west of Guwahati. Its nearest airport is at Azara, Guwahati and at Rupsi and nearest railway station is Abhayapuri Railway Station.
Abhayapuri | |
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Town | |
| Nickname: Devadaru Nagari | |
Abhayapuri Location in Assam, India Abhayapuri Abhayapuri (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26.33°N 90.87°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Bongaigaon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| • Body | Abhayapuri Town Committee |
| • Mayor | Ramendra Narayan Banikya (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,671 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AS 19 |
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