Chandmari is one of the oldest localities of
Guwahati
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Assam
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India
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. Situated towards the eastern side of the city. It is home to
All India Radio, Guwahati centre and a couple of academic institutions such as Holy Childs Convent, Bhaskar Bidyapith Higher Secondary School, Near Guwahati Commerce College
Gauhati Commerce College
Gauhati Commerce College located at R.G. Barooah Road in Guwahati. It is a government college affiliated to the ''Department Of Commerce'' of Gauhati University in Assam
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, Assam Engineering Institute to name a few. Many high schools and degree colleges are set up in this area adding to its educational atmosphere. This part of city is also known for its recreational facilities.
Bohag Bihu
Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu ( as, ব’হাগ বিহু বা ৰঙালী বিহু) also called ''Xaat Bihu'' ( as, সাত বিহু) (seven Bihus) is a traditional ethnic festival celebrated in the Northeastern Indian sta ...
(Rongali Bihu) is regularly organized since 1961 at the A.E.I. playground which is also known as Chandmari Bihutoli by Pub Guwahati Bihu Sanmilan. Durga Puja is also regularly celebrated at Chandmari by the Chandmari Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee. The neighboring residential areas around Chandmari are Milonpur, Nizarapar, Bamunimaidam, Kannachal, Pub-Sarania, Bhaskar Nagar etc. The area has one of the oldest movie theatres 'Anuradha' showing national and international movies.
See also
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Patharquerry
Patharquerry is a locality in Guwahati, surrounded by Lokhra and Barsapara localities.
Situated in northeastern part of the city, this area is residential with a small commercial infrastructure.
Transport
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Rehabari
Rehabari is a locality of Guwahati. It is surrounded by localities of Paltan Bazaar and Athgaon.
Transport
Rehabari lies near the regional transportation hub of Paltan Bazar and is well connected to the rest of the city.
See also
* Rupnagar
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References
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Neighbourhoods in Guwahati