Karimganj district
Karimganj District | |
|---|---|
District | |
 District location in Assam | |
| Coordinates: 24°15′N 92°15′E / 24.250°N 92.250°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| Headquarters | Karimganj |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,809 km2 (698 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,217,002 |
| • Density | 673/km2 (1,740/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Website | http://www.karimganj.nic.in |
Karimganj District (Bengali: করিমগঞ্জ জিলা) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are in Karimganj. It is claimed by the peoples of Bangladesh as part of their Sylhet Division. Bengali and Meitei (Manipuri) are the official languages of Karimganj district of Barak Valley.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ "Assam recognises Manipuri as associate official language in four districts". Hindustan Times. 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ↑ PTI (2024-02-24). "Assam Cabinet gives nod to recognise Manipuri as associate official language in four districts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ↑ "Assam Cabinet gives nod to recognise Manipuri as associate official language in four districts". The Indian Express. 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
