Dongkamukam
# Dongkamukam

Dongkamukam (IPA: ˌdɒŋəˈməʊkəm ) is a town and a town area committee in West Karbi Anglong district in the state of Assam, India.

## Etymology

Dong in the Karbi language mean shallow water or river. Kam means step(verb)/crossing. Donkamukam can be translated as "to cross the shallow water".

## Demographics

Demographically, around 95% of the population living in Dongkamukam town belongs to the Karbi tribe. The majority of non-Karbi settlers in the area have come for business purposes and have rented houses or leased land. Most Karbis living in the area practice a form of Animism, while a small portion of the population have embraced Christianity. They mainly reside in the villages of Bordongka, Taralangso, Sojong, Ghilani, and Dongkasarpo. While a majority of the population belongs to the Karbi speaking community, a small percentage of the population belongs to the Bengali, Manipuri, Assamese and Bihari speaking community.

There is a Municipal Board headed by the Chairman to look after the all-round development of the town. For better administration, the town is divided into five wards; each headed by a commissioner. Near the main junction, there is a park named after Late Khorsing Bey that is dedicated to recreational and sports activities for children. The town also has an indoor stadium for badminton and table tennis, a football stadium for football players, and a well-equipped gym for health lovers.

## Economy

Dongkamukam is one of the most important towns in West Karbi Anglong. It provides facilities like good schools, colleges, jobs, etc. and is a place of tourist attraction. People from different parts of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong come to Dongkamukam for a variety of reasons, including employment, education, and business opportunities as Dongkamukam is the only town in West Karbi Anglong which is in a plain area and has the necessary facilities and infrastructure. It is an important town of West Karbi Anglong and it connects important towns like Hamren, Baithalangso, Kheroni, Zirikindeng, etc.

## Education

### Schools and colleges

Dongkamukam is listed as one of the best places for quality educational facilities in West Karbi Anglong. The schools and colleges of Dongkamukam also provides a wide range of facilities like Computers, Library, Campuses, playground etc.

Some of the major Schools and Colleges are:

* Artukekang English High School
* Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Sojong
* Dongkamukam High School, Charali
* Habe-Kong English High School, Langhan
* Holy Child Home Academy, Ghilani
* Langtuk Teron Memorial School, Tengkeralangso
* Rangsina College
* Sing Mirjeng Long Mirjeng Academy, Daily Bazaar
* Voso Koida English School, Phankri Arong
* Sar-ik Terang Memorial School, Charali
* Dongka Sarpo Junior College, Langsudo

## Sports

### Stadium

* Waisong Stadium (Affiliated to Karbi Anglong Sports Association)
* Artukekang Playground
* Rongbin FC Playground, Langhan
* Langsudo Playground
* DBHS School Playground, Sojong

### Sports Club

Under West Karbi Anglong Sports Association

* Artukekang 4H Club
* Waisong Club
* Rongbin FC, Langhan
* Lightning Club
* Hell Angels

## Medical & Hospital

* 30 bedded Rural Hospital
* Kramsa Clinic
* Niramoy Pharmacy
