Darrang District is a narrow strip of land lying between the
Himalayas and the river
Brahmaputra. The name 'Darrang' was derived from the Bodo word 'dourang,' which means 'a playground of the gods.' Darrang District is bounded by Bhutan in the north, river Brahmaputra in the south, and the districts of
Sonitpur and
Kamrup in the east and west respectively. With an area of 3,481 sq km, Darrang has a population of over 1.5 million. The town of
Mangaldoi is the headquarters.
Darrang experiences a sub-tropical climate with semi-dry hot summer and cold winter. The annual precipitation varies from 150 to 260 cm. Barnadi, Nanoi, Noanodi, Saktola and Dhansiri are the major rivers flowing through Darrang District.
Agriculture is the main source of income. Rice is the main crop cultivated. Wheat, rape, mustard, sugarcane and vegetables are the main agricultural products. Plantation crops raised are tea and rubber.
Major tourist attractions are Bhairavkunda,
Orang Wildlife Sanctuary,
Gandhi Smriti Park,
Tamreswar Devalaya,
Kamakshya Devalaya,
Murha Deur Thaan,
Bar Maszid, and
Engil Baba's Mazaar.
