Boko, Kamrup


Boko is a town located in Assam, in the Kamrup district in the Indian state of Assam. The town is composed of 139 villages. It is approximately 55 kilometers west of Guwahati.

Culture

Boko's cultural tradition is known mainly for the Bogai festival, which began in honor of a King Bogai who ruled the area. People visit Boko during this event, because it is the only one of its kind in the region and is the biggest festival held in the Dawkhin Kamrup area.
Boko is also home to the Xuwori festival, which has been celebrated in the town for almost a century. This festival is similar to Assam's Bihu, which is celebrated with great fervor and joy by all the indigenous Assamese communities irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith or belief. The festival coincides with Rongali Bihu.

Transport

Boko is accessible through National Highway 17 which connects it to nearby cities and towns. It has good communication infrastructure, which effectively connects it with the state of Meghalaya. It is an important jump-off location for people traveling to Hahim, Lampi, Chamaria, Malang and Nagarbera. The nearest railway station is in Belpara, 43km from LGBI Airport. Boko is 60km away from district headquarters in Amingaon.

Demographics

The population of Boko constituency based on the 2011 census is 111,880. The average sex ratio of Boko is 983 women to 1000 men, or 56,415 males and 55,465 females. 23,509 families resided there. The total literacy rate is 76.17%. The male literacy rate is 70.85% and the female literacy rate is 61.9%. Based on population, Boko is ranked 8th in Kamrup district and ranked 122nd in Assam.

Places of interest

at Boko include Bhalukghata Satra, Haripur Satra and Chamaria Satra. Among them, Chamaria Satra is the oldest and largest. This well-known satra is situated about 22km from town. It was established by Bar Vishnu Ata. A number of picnic areas are in nearby areas such as Hahim, Lampi, Malang Sildubi, Batakuchi, amrangkona etc.

Education

Boko is an important educational center. The town's schools and colleges include:
The Bharatiya Janata Party and India National Congress are the major political parties in this area. Boko comes under the Boko constituency and Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council. Currently Nandita Das of the Congress is the Member of the Legislative Assembly.
Members of Legislative Assembly from Boko: