North Lakhimpur

North Lakhimpur is a city in India and a municipal board in Lakhimpur district in the northeast India state Assam. It is the district headquarters of Lakhimpur district. North Lakhimpur is also the name of the sub-division of Lakhimpur district where North lakhimpur town is located. The name Lakhimpur is believed to be originated from the word “Lakshmi”, the goddess of prosperity. The district is mainly dependent upon agriculture and paddy. Paddy is regarded locally as “Lakhimi”. The word “pur” means “full”. Lakhimpur therefore means full of paddy or the place where paddies are grown abundantly. Besides, the soil of the district is alluvial and fertile for which crops flourish without use of any artificial manure or hard labour.

It is located in the north-eastern corner of Assam. North Lakhimpur is the major commercial hub for people eastern Arunachal Pradesh. The principle attraction of the place is in its natural beauty. The forests and rivers create an ambiance typical of the North East full of greenery, tranquility and peace. There are several temples of historical significance around which are also attractive tourist destinations. Lakhimpur district is also the gateway to several districts of Arunachal Pradesh i