Jonai
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Jonai is a sub-division of Dhemaji District
in the state of Assam
in India
. According to 2001 consensus, the population of Jonai is 143,199. Jonai has a literacy rate of 48.78% according to 2001 census. But currently it has literacy rate above the national level.
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Jonai is a Vidhan Sabha Constituency.
Moreover Jonai is a very beautiful and small town situated near the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river. It lies on the border of Arunachal Pradesh state. It is also the last railway station of the Indian Railway which stretches towards the east. The name of the railway station is ‘Murkong Selek’. Jonai is known for its scenic beauty and natural resources. A vast forest reserve is situated on the banks of the river Brahmaputra near ‘Tinmile Ghat’ from where ferry or boat service is available to move towards Dibrugarh. Many wild animals like Tiger, Elephant, Deer, Mongoose, Snake, Bear, and Monkey are found in those forests. This area has a good scope for making a wildlife sanctuary. Tinmile Ghat is also a good picnic spot with a good view of the Brahmaputra and a part of the Himalayan Range. There are also many beautiful picnic spot near surrounding Jonai in the Arunachal Pradesh area. Jonai has a good scope for Tourism for its scenic beauty and green flora and fauna. There is also a good scope for investment here, this paradise is still unexplored now. And there is plenty of land for developing an Airport here which will benefit the people of Arunachal Pradesh as well as Assam. The main tribe here is ‘Mishings’. Ali-Aye Lígang is a popular festival among them. On that day they prepare a local home made rice beer known as ‘Apong’, available in two varieties i.e. 'NOGIN' and 'PORO' also they serve their guests with ‘Purang apin' and ‘peret oying’ 'Eig aadin banam' (roasted pork) its really very tasty. There is a good arrangement for tourists at Jonai. One can stay at ‘Circuit House’, and the newly constructed government tourist lodge. There are many shops at the Jonai Bazar area where commodities are found for day to day need etc. Night life is minimal though lots of watering holes around town. Donyi Polo dhaba is a great place to hang out.
Dhemaji District
Dhemaji district is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are located at Dhemaji. The district occupies an area of 3237 km² and has a population of 571,944...
in the state of Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. According to 2001 consensus, the population of Jonai is 143,199. Jonai has a literacy rate of 48.78% according to 2001 census. But currently it has literacy rate above the national level.
Politics
Jonai is part of Lakhimpur (Lok Sabha constituency)Lakhimpur (Lok Sabha constituency)
Lakhimpur Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam state in north-eastern India.-Assembly segments:Lakhimpur Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :* Majuli * Naoboicha* Lakhimpur...
.
Jonai is a Vidhan Sabha Constituency.
Moreover Jonai is a very beautiful and small town situated near the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river. It lies on the border of Arunachal Pradesh state. It is also the last railway station of the Indian Railway which stretches towards the east. The name of the railway station is ‘Murkong Selek’. Jonai is known for its scenic beauty and natural resources. A vast forest reserve is situated on the banks of the river Brahmaputra near ‘Tinmile Ghat’ from where ferry or boat service is available to move towards Dibrugarh. Many wild animals like Tiger, Elephant, Deer, Mongoose, Snake, Bear, and Monkey are found in those forests. This area has a good scope for making a wildlife sanctuary. Tinmile Ghat is also a good picnic spot with a good view of the Brahmaputra and a part of the Himalayan Range. There are also many beautiful picnic spot near surrounding Jonai in the Arunachal Pradesh area. Jonai has a good scope for Tourism for its scenic beauty and green flora and fauna. There is also a good scope for investment here, this paradise is still unexplored now. And there is plenty of land for developing an Airport here which will benefit the people of Arunachal Pradesh as well as Assam. The main tribe here is ‘Mishings’. Ali-Aye Lígang is a popular festival among them. On that day they prepare a local home made rice beer known as ‘Apong’, available in two varieties i.e. 'NOGIN' and 'PORO' also they serve their guests with ‘Purang apin' and ‘peret oying’ 'Eig aadin banam' (roasted pork) its really very tasty. There is a good arrangement for tourists at Jonai. One can stay at ‘Circuit House’, and the newly constructed government tourist lodge. There are many shops at the Jonai Bazar area where commodities are found for day to day need etc. Night life is minimal though lots of watering holes around town. Donyi Polo dhaba is a great place to hang out.