Etymology
It is said that the original name of Sivasagar was - 'Kalansupar' after the name of 'Kalansu Gohain' who resided in a village that originally existed in the place where currently the Sivasagar tank is located. In the year 1733, the Ahom queen Ambika devi dug a tank at the Ahom capital Rangpur, covering a area of 257 acre. The place came to be known as Sivpore (Sivpur) being associated with the great Siva temple (Siva Dol) built on the bank of this tank. Then with the passage-of time, the name Sibsagar was formed.History
{{see also, Battle of Dhai Ali Sivasagar, formerly known as Rangpur, was the capital of the Ahom Kingdom from 1699 to 1788. The Ahoms ruled Assam for six centuries until their kingdom fell to the BurmeseGeography
Sivasagar is located at {{Coord, 27.15, N, 95.25, E}. It has an average elevation of 86.6 meters above sea level.Climate
Sivasagar has been ranked 27th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 3 population under 3 lakhs cities) in India.Demographics
{{Historical populations , 1951 , 73,622 , 1991 , 330,790 , 2001 , 647,854 , 2011 , 1,151,050, source=Census of India{{Cite web , url=http://dspace.gipe.ac.in/xmlui/handle/10973/37940 , title=Census of India, 1951. Vol. X: Assam, Manipur and Tripura. Part I-A: Report , access-date=28 January 2018 , archive-date=16 January 2021 , archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116135533/https://dspace.gipe.ac.in/xmlui/handle/10973/37940 , url-status=dead {{cite web, url = http://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-assam.php, title = Assam (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map According to the 2011 census Sivasagar has aAdministration
District Court
In the year 1984, a separate Civil District of Sivasagar was declared, and in the year 1985, the District Judiciary was set up. In the year 1983, C.J.M. court was opened at Sivasagar. Subsequently on 1984, the court of Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Charaideo, Sonari was established. In 1987, The Civil Judge & Asstt. Sessions Judge, Sivasagar was opened. From 2001 The Addl. District & Sessions Judge (F.T.C) begin functioning. The Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate Court(M), Nazira begin functioning from 24 July 2014. As per order of the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court, the new Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Charaideo, Sonari begin functioning from the date of 09-02-2018. On 27-02-2021, Charaideo judicial courts separated from Sivasagar district. There are currently twelve Judicial Courts in Sivasagar District.Transport
Air
Rail
Sibsagar Town railway station serves the town. The nearest railway junction on the Lumding–Dibrugarh section of the Northeast Frontier Railways is Simaluguri Junction, 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) from Sivasagar. Buses ply regularly from Simaluguri towards Sivasagar. It is approximately a half-hour bus ride from Simaluguri town.Road
Sivasagar is well connected by road with the rest of the state. The National Highway ( NH-37) or the Assam Trunk Road runs through the district. State-run buses connect it to Guwahati,Education
Sivasagar is a hub for education in Upper Assam, with a range of schools, colleges, and universities offering various courses. Here are some notable educational institutions in Sivasagar:Schools
1. Sivasagar Govt. Boys' Higher Secondary School 2. Sivasagar Govt. Girls' Higher Secondary School 3. Sivasagar Jatiya Vidyalaya 4. Springdale English School 5. Sivasagar Public SchoolColleges
1. Sivasagar College 2. Sivasagar Girl's College 3. Demow college 4. Nazira CollegeUniversities
1. Sivasagar University (proposed) 2. Assam agricultural UniversityOther Institutions
1. Sivasagar Polytechnic 2. Institute of Pharmacy, Sivasagar 3. Sivasagar District Institute of Education and TrainingEducation Scenario
Sivasagar has a literacy rate of around 82%, with a strong emphasis on education. The district has a good network of schools, colleges, and universities, offering courses in various fields, including arts, science, commerce, engineering, and agriculture.Initiatives
The government has initiated various programs to improve education in Sivasagar, including: 1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) 2. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) 3. National Higher Education Mission (RUSA) These initiatives aim to improve infrastructure, teacher training, and student outcomes in Sivasagar.Politics
Sivasagar is a part of Jorhat (Lok Sabha constituency). Gaurav Gogoi ofNotable people
* Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, DGP of Assam police * Bhogeswar Baruah, former athlete and coach * Hiteswar Saikia, politician * Pranab Kumar Gogoi, politician * Manas Robin, musician * Akhil Gogoi, MLA Sivasagar Constituency * Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Indian TV actress {{cite web , url=https://www.magicalassam.com/2016/06/devoleena-bhattacharjee.html , title=3 Lesser Known Facts about Assam Girl Devoleena Bhattacharjee aka Gopi Bahu , date=20 June 2016 * Amrita Gogoi, Assamese actress * Dipali Barthakur, Assamese Singer * Jatindra Nath Duwara, Assamese Poet * Maniram Dewan,References
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