Sivasagar

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.[http://onlinesivasagar.com/page_history.htm Unknown]{{Dead link|date=February 2022 | fix-attempted=yes}}{{cite web |url=http://sibsagar.assamonline.in/About/CityProfile/index.html |title=Profile of Sibsagar, History of Sibsagar, Sibsagar Economy |website=sibsagar.assamonline.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140530175532/http://sibsagar.assamonline.in/About/CityProfile/index.html |archive-date=2014-05-30}} 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.{{cite book |title=Assam District Gazetteers: Sibsagar District |page=1}}

{{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 Burmese Konbaung dynasty in 1819 and their ruling class was all but wiped out.{{cite web|url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V06_039.gif|title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 6, page 33 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library|publisher=dsal.uchicago.edu|access-date=2014-01-28}}

During the reign of Gaurinath Singha (1780–1795), a battle was fought against the Moamoria rebels in the vicinity of the Sivasagar tank.

The province was conquered by the British in 1825 and was completely annexed in 1826. For administrative purposes, it was divided into three sub-divisions.{{cite web|url=h://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V22_358.gif|title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 22, page 352 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library|publisher=dsal.uchicago.edu|access-date=2014-01-28}}

Sivasagar is located at {{Coord|27.15|N|95.25|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 86.6 meters above sea level.{{cite web|url=http://sivasagar.nic.in/pages/at%20a%20glance.html |title=About Sivasagar District |publisher=Sivasagar.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2022-08-05}}

Sivasagar has been ranked 27th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 3  population under 3 lakhs cities) in India.{{Cite web |date=7 September 2024 |title=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024 |url=https://prana.cpcb.gov.in/ncapServices/robust/fetchFilesFromDrive/Swachh_Vayu_Survekshan_2024_Result.pdf |website=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024}}

{{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 a population of 1,151,050,population of East Timor. The City has a population density of {{convert|720|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Sivasagar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/240/download/610/DH_2011_1812_PART_A_DCHB_SIVASAGAR.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}} Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 77.7%.{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Sivasagar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/240/download/610/DH_2011_1812_PART_A_DCHB_SIVASAGAR.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}} Sivasagar has a sex ratio of 954 females for every 1000 males,{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Sivasagar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/240/download/610/DH_2011_1812_PART_A_DCHB_SIVASAGAR.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}} and a literacy rate of 81.36%.{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Sivasagar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/240/download/610/DH_2011_1812_PART_A_DCHB_SIVASAGAR.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}}

{{bar box|title=Religions in Sivasagar district (2011)|titlebar=#Fcd116|left1=Religion|right1=Percent|float=left|bars={{bar percent|Hinduism|darkorange|87.17}}

{{bar percent|Islam|green|10.88}}

{{bar percent|Christianity|dodgerblue|1.24}}

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In the residual district Hindus are 592,433 (87.17%), Muslims are 73,961 (10.88%), Christians 8,433 (1.24%).{{cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-01 Population By Religion: Assam |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11365/download/14478/DDW18C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=census.gov.in |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}} There are also a few villages of Buddhist tribes like Khamyang and Turung people. Moreover, there is a small population of Tiwas, Konyak, Meitei and Nocte living in certain parts of the district. Many Rajasthani families are also present in Sivasagar City.

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Sivasagar is an overwhelming assamese majority district. At the time of the 2011 census, 90.24% of the population spoke Assamese, 2.78% Mishing, 1.96% Hindi, 1.58% Bengali and 1.38% Sadri as their first language.{{cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-16 Population By Mother Tongue: Assam |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10195/download/13307/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}}

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.{{cite web | url=http://sivasagarjudiciary.gov.in/aboutus.html | title=Sivsagar District Judiciary--[ About Us ] | access-date=10 September 2021 | archive-date=29 June 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629115718/https://www.sivasagarjudiciary.gov.in/aboutus.html | url-status=dead }}

Jorhat Airport located at Jorhat, 75 km away from Sivasagar. Another option for getting here is via Dibrugarh Airport, located at a distance of 95 km from the city.

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.

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, Dibrugarh, and Jorhat from the Assam State Transport Corporation's (ASTC) bus station in Sivasagar. Private buses are also available. Taxis are also available for hire. Auto-rickshaws and other modes of transport are available in and around the town. Cheaper modes of transport, like Tata Magic and Tempos, are available through Nazira, Mechagarh and Joysagar to Sivasagar.

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:

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 School

1. Sivasagar College

2. Sivasagar Girl's College

3. Demow college

4. Nazira College

1. Sivasagar University (proposed)

2. Assam agricultural University

1. Sivasagar Polytechnic

2. Institute of Pharmacy, Sivasagar

3. Sivasagar District Institute of Education and Training

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.

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.

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{{cite web | url=https://www.adityahospitals.org/sibsagar-branch/ | title=Sibsagar Branch – Aditya Hospital }}

Sivasagar is a part of Jorhat (Lok Sabha constituency).{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2021/assam/sibsagar-wise-election-results-live-s03a108/ | title=Assam Elections 2021: Constituency Wise Live Result, Tally }} Gaurav Gogoi of Indian National Congress is the current Member of Lok Sabha from the Jorhat Lok Sabha Constituency.

Akhil Gogoi of Raijor Dol is the incumbent MLA from Sivasagar assembly constituency.{{cite web | url=https://www.elections.in/assam/assembly-constituencies/sibsagar.html | title=Sibsagar Election Results 2016, Candidate list, Winner, Runner-up and Current MLAs }}

• Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, DGP of Assam police
• Bhogeswar Baruah, former athlete and coach
• Hiteswar Saikia, politician
• Pranab Kumar Gogoi, politician{{cite web | url=https://myneta.info/assam2011/candidate.php?candidate_id=179 | title=Pranab Gogoi(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- SIBSAGAR(SIVSAGAR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate }}
• Manas Robin, musician
• Akhil Gogoi, MLA Sivasagar Constituency{{cite web | url=https://scroll.in/latest/993939/assam-elections-jailed-activist-akhil-gogoi-wins-sibsagar-constituency | title=Assam elections: Jailed activist Akhil Gogoi wins Sibsagar constituency | date=3 May 2021 }}
• 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, Freedom fighter

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• [https://sivasagar.assam.gov.in Sivasagar District Official Website]

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