DIMA HASAO, earlier known as North Cachar Hills, is a Sixth Schedule hill district in Assam, North-Eastern India, known for its diverse indigenous communities and hilly landscape. It was previously known as North Cachar Hills district but on 2010,the district has changed its name to "Dima Hasao" which means "DIMASA HILLS" . It is the third largest district of Assam with 4890 Sq/kms after Karbi An
glong and Sonitpur district. ADMINISTRATION & POLITICS:
Dima Hasao district is an Autonomous District (Lok Sabha constituency) enjoying the Sixth Schedule status granted by the Constitution of India. On 29th april 1952, District council, An autonomous body, for Dima Hasao District was formed. is administered by DIMA HASAO AUTONOMOUS COUNCIL(DHAC). Members of the Autonomous Council(MAC)are elected by people of Dima Hasao. The Political party who has majority MACs form the rulling party. The Autonomous Council is a powerful body and almost all the department of government are under its control except the police and Law & Order. Dima Hasao autonomous District have 28 constituencies from where 28 MACs(Member of Autonomous Council) are elected, Namely:
1.Diyungmukh
2.Dehangi
3.Dauthuhaja
4.Hatikali
5.Langting
6.Maibang(West)
7.Maibang(east)
8.Kalachand
9.Shemkhor
10.Handingma
11.Hajadisa
12.Haranggajao
13.wajao
14.Gunjung
15.Hamri
16.Jatinga
17.Dolong
18.Garampani
19.Laisong
20.Hangrum
21.Dihamlai
22.Diger
23.Borail
24.karthong
25.Lower Karthong
26.Jinam:
27.Mahur
28.Haflong
Legislative body of Autonomous Council:
1.Chief Executive Member (CEM).
2.Executive Members( EM) -11 seats
3.Chairman
4.Deputy Chairman
5. Principal Secretary
6.Principal Secretary(normal). HISTORY:
Dima Hasao District, Karbi Anglong District(East), entire Cachar District and Lower Crescent Part of Nagaon District was a Part Of DIMASA KACHARI KINGDOM Known as Cachar during colonial times. Dimasa Kachari Kings had their capital at Dimapur(Nagaland), Maibang(Dima Hasao), Khaspur(cachar) and last at Hartikar(Cachar) . In 1839,the last Dimasa Kachari King, Govind Chandra Hasnu had no Successor to Succeed him thereafter eventually after his death ,British Empire Annexed Cachar( Dimasa
Kachari Kingdom) under Pretext of Doctrine of Lapse. According to Urusula Graham Bower -before the advent of Dimasas in this land, Siemis described as "Black & Small" inhabited this area especially Hajaichak, ditokchera and adjoining areas. These siemis are believed to be trading deomoni-a precious beads with Ahoms for cloth materials. Deomoni was made from "gareo bamboos" by involving the use of fires. Their refusal to disclose this secret process is ascribed their persecution and destruction by the Dimasa Kachari kings who entered later in this land . It is believed that Dimasa Kachari King involved in mass slaughtering of Siemis that decimated their population leading to extinction of their race. The survivors of SIEMIS later intermarried with Zeme(Jeme) Nagas which entered to this land when they were drived by Angami Nagas. Thus leading to total extinction of Siemis race. GEOGRAPHY:
Dima Hasao district occupies an area of 4,890 square kilometres (1,887 sq mi), Longitude :92'37-93'17E and Latitude :23'30-25'47 N. Dima Hasao District is surrounded by Karbi Anglong dist(E) and Nagaland on North east , Manipur on East, Nagaon Dist. on North , Karbi Anglong Dist(W) on North-west, Meghalaya on West and Cachar district on South. DEMOGRAPHY:
The population of Dima Hasao is 213,529 (2011 census)
Dimasas, the indigenous people, are the most highy populated tribe inhabiting Dima Hasao. Besides Dimasas, it is also home for various tribes - Jeme Naga, Kuki, Hrangkhol, Biate, Khelma,Karbies,Vaipheis, Rongmei Naga,Jainntias(Pnar) and Hmar. Non tribals mainly Bengalese, Nepalese and Biharies also resides Dima Hasao .The DIMASAS being majority constitute 43% of total population. NON-DIMASAS like- Bengali, Jeme naga,Nepalese, Hmar, Kuki all together constitute 53% of total population. RELIGION:
The Religion followed by people are Hinduism, Christianity, & Animism(Heraka-Jeme Naga, Haraolim-Dimasa, etc ). LANGUAGE/DIALECT:
Each tribe has its own dialect but the dialects widely spoken is Haflong Hindi(FRANCA HINDI) among tribals and non tribals. Bengali & Dimasa are also widely spoken amongst by majority of Bengalese and Dimasas respectively. TOURISM and PLACE TO STAY :
HAFLONG: Famous Beautiful hills, lakes and headquarter of Dima-Hasao. JATINGA:it is most famous for the phenomenon of birds “committing suicide”. MAIBANG: Contains the ruins of ancient Dimasa Kachari Kingdom
UMRANGSO : Hydel projects, Dams and Rivers. HAFLONG:
1.Circuit House: phno.913673236223
2.Dak Banglow :913673236273
3.Nohthao:913673236247, 919435077695
5.Hotel Elite:913673236708, 913673237350
31/08/2016
Let's buy her Personal Sports Rifle...
"WE MAKE A LIVING WITH WHAT WE GET, BUT WE MAKE A LIFE WITH WHAT WE GIVE"
Thank you friends and well wishers for your support!
So many of us came forward and donated to the campaign to raise money for RESHMI THAOSEN. She is a national-level shooter from Haflong.
Due to financial constraint, Reshmi is unable to procure personal rifle for herself. She has to share a common rifle with ten other shooters during practice.
She has won many national level medals and also played in National Games
She is presently playing the 'North East Shooting Championship' in Nagaland.
Here is a screenshot of the campaign page as on Wednesday, 1pm
DEAR FRIENDS & WELL WISHERS
31/08/2016
