Lakhimpur is located on north bank of the mighty river Brahmaputra.
The geographical area of Lakhimpur is bounded on the north by Siang and Papumpare district of the state of Arunachal Pradesh and on the east by Dhemaji district.
Undoubtedly, Lakhimpur is a beautiful place on Mother Nature’s lap. It is believed that the name ‘Lakhimpur’ derives from the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity –“Lakshmi”.
The full meaning of the city is the city of wealth and prosperity. The livelihood of majority of people depends on cultivation, fishing, etc.
However, the district has two sub-divisions – Dhakuakhana and North Lakhimpur. Travel to Lakhimpur will bring you to the places that include reserved forests like Ranga Reserve, Dulung Reserve, Pava Reserve and Kakoi Reserve.
Travel map of Lakhimpur also include other interesting sights.
The river Subansiri has legends of once famous gold-washing.
But as of now there is no any major exploration of minerals in Lakhimpur area, except some minor exploration for petrochemical by ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) near Dhakuakhana.
Lakhimpur is 380 kilometers away by road from Guwahati, the capital of Assam. One can come to Lakhimpur by air, water and by road.
It has easy access to all of the major places of Assam through various modes of communication.
Lilabari is the airport located around 5 kms away from Lakhimpuar. Some airlines including Alliance India has launched a two-day-per-week flying schedule from Lakhimpur to Guwahati. |
