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Mangaldai (Mangaldoi) | |
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Town | |
![]() View of Mangaldoi Repose building in LNB Road(The Heart of Mangaldai) | |
Coordinates: 26°26′N 92°02′E / 26.43°N 92.03°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Assam |
District | Darrang |
Administrative Division | North Assam Division |
Sub-division | Mangaldai |
Founded by | Government of Assam |
Named for | Mangaldahi (Mongola Devi) |
Government | |
• Body | Mangaldoi Municipal Board |
Area | |
• Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 25,989 |
• Density | 2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi) |
Demonym | Mangaldaian |
Languages | |
• Official | Assamese |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 784125(East,West and South),784529(North) |
Vehicle registration | AS- 13**** |
Sex ratio | 923:1000 ♂/♀ |
Website | darrang |
Mangaldoi; also spelt Mangaldai, Assamese pronunciation: [mɔŋɔldoɪ], is a town in the state of Assam, India. It's named after Mangaldahi, who was the daughter of the Raja of Darrang. She was married to Susenghphaa (r.1603-1641), (also known as Pratap Singha), a ruler of the Ahom kingdom. Mangaldoi serves as the administrative headquarters of Darrang district. Positioned around 70 km to the east of Guwahati, the capital city of Assam.