Donkamokam

Dongkamukam (IPA: ˌdɒŋəˈməʊkəm ) is a town and a town area committee in West Karbi Anglong district in the state of Assam, India.

Etymology

Dong in Karbi language mean shallow water or river. Kam mean step(verb)/crossing. Donkamukam can be translated as To cross the shallow water.

Demographics

Demographically, Dongkamukam town is around 95% Karbi tribe population. Maximum of the non-Karbis have settled here for business purpose and accommodated themselves in rented houses or leased land. The maximum number of Karbis profess the indigenous animism religion who worship the unknown and unseen power. A small population have embraced Christianity and they mainly reside in the village of Bordongka, Taralangso, Sojong,Ghilani and Dongkasarpo. A small percentage of the population are from Bengali, Manipuri,Assamese and Bihari speaking community.
There's a Municipal Board head by the Chairman to look after the all-round development of the town. For better administration, the town is divided into five wards; each headed by a commissioner.
For recreational and sports activities there is a park for children named after Late Khorsing Bey, near the main junction. There's also an indoor stadium for badminton and table tennis. A football stadium for football players. A well-equipped gym for health lovers.

Economy

Dongkamukam is one of the most important towns in West Karbi Anglong. It provides facilities like good schools, colleges, jobs, etc. and is a place of tourist attraction. People from different parts of Karbi Anglong come here in search of a job or for their education or for commercial purposes as Dongkamukam is the only town in West Karbi Anglong which is in a plain area and has all the facilities. It is an important town of West Karbi Anglong and it connects important towns like Hamren, Baithalangso, Kheroni, Zirikindeng, etc.

Education

Schools and colleges

Dongkamukam is listed as one of the best places for quality educational facilities in West Karbi Anglong. The schools and colleges of Dongkamukam also provides a wide range of facilities; like Computers, Library, Campuses, playground etc.

Some of the major Schools and Colleges are:
# Artukekang English High School
# Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Sojong
# Dongkamukam High School, Charali
# Habe-Kong English High School, Langhan
# Holy Child Home Academy, Ghilani
# Langtuk Teron Memorial School, Tengkeralangso
# Rangsina College
# Sing Mirjeng Long Mirjeng Academy, Daily Bazaar
# Voso Koida English School, Phankri Arong
# Sar-ik Terang Memorial School, Charali
#Dongka Sarpo Junior College, Langsudo

Sports

Stadium

*Waisong Stadium (Affiliated to Karbi Anglong Sports Association)
*Artukekang Playground
*Rongbin FC Playground, Langhan
*Langsudo Playground
*DBHS School Playground, Sojong

Sports Club

Under West Karbi Anglong Sports Association
*Artukekang 4H Club
*Waisong Club
*Rongbin FC, Langhan
*Lightning Club
*Hell Angels

Medical & Hospital

*30 bedded Rural Hospital
*Kramsa Clinic
*Niramoy Pharmacy

References

West Karbi Anglong district
Cities and towns in West Karbi Anglong district
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