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Hamren

Hamren (IPA: ˈhæmrən) is a hillside town and the headquarters of the West Karbi Anglong district in the Indian state of Assam.

Demographics

As of the 2011 census of India, Hamren had a population of 8,694. Males constituted 50.5 per cent (4,406) of the population and females 49.5% (4,288). Hamren has an average literacy rate of 86 per cent, with male literacy at 90 per cent and female literacy at 82 per cent. Nationally, India's average literacy rate is 74 per cent.

Geography

Hamren is a hillside town with the Kopili river passing through it. Towards the southern border are the hills of Meghalaya and the lake of Borapani.

Education

Hamren hosts one government college, one higher secondary school and six high schools:

College:

  • Waisong College, Hamren

Higher Secondary school:

  • Government Higher Secondary School, Hamren

High Schools:

  • Church of God High School
  • Don Bosco High School
  • Girls' High School
  • Jirsong Government High School
  • Presbyterian Mission School, Hamren
  • Rishabh Junior College
  • RongKarbi High School

Transport

State Highway 18 (Assam) passes through the town connecting it with other districts like Hojai district and Nagaon district.

See also

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