Lakhipur
Lakhipur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Lakhipur Location in Assam, India Lakhipur Lakhipur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°48′N 93°01′E / 24.8°N 93.02°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Cachar |
| Named after | Kachari King Lakshmi Narayana Hasnusa |
| Government | |
| • Body | Lakhipur Municipal Board |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 10,277 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, Meitei (Manipuri) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 788103 |
| Telephone code | (0091) 03843 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS |
Lakhipur (Bengali pronunciation: [lokkʰipur]), is a town and a municipal board in Cachar district in the Indian state of Assam. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Lakhipur Sub-Division, one of the three sub-divisions of Cachar. Situated in the scenic Barak Valley, Lakhipur lies close to the border of Manipur, making it an important trade and transit point between the two states. The region is known for its tea gardens, diverse communities, and a mix of Bengali, Manipuri, and Dimasa cultural influences.