Banderdewa
Appearance
Banderdewa
Gate | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 27°06′00″N 93°49′37″E / 27.100°N 93.827°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Assam |
District | [north lahimpur district]] |
Founded by | Baba Bajrang Nath |
Named for | Lord Hanuman |
Government | |
• Body | State Government |
Languages | |
• Official | English |
Time zone | UTC 5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 791123 |
Vehicle registration | AS |
Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
Banderdewa is a town in North Lahimpur district, Assam, India.
It is known for its vast electronic goods market and Hotels. Its a part of Assam since time memorial. It is a growing border settlement situated near the Dikrong River. It is well connected by road and railway. The nearest railway station is Harmuti Junction railway station
, and the nearest airport is Lilabari (IXI).
Its name is derived from a temple of Panchmukhi Balaji. It acts as a gateway to Arunachal Pradesh, and hence is also called as check gate. To enter into Assam doesn't require to obtain ILP (Inner Line Permit).
Location
[edit]National Highway 52A starts at Banderdewa.
It is 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the capital of Itanagar.