Lekhapani

Lekhapani
লেখাপানী
town
Lekhapani
Location in Assam, India
Lekhapani
Lekhapani (India)
Coordinates: 27°19′0″N 95°54′0″E / 27.31667°N 95.90000°E / 27.31667; 95.90000Coordinates: 27°19′0″N 95°54′0″E / 27.31667°N 95.90000°E / 27.31667; 95.90000
Country  India
State Assam
District Tinsukia
Elevation 333 m (1,093 ft)
Languages
  Official Assamese
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 786182
ISO 3166 code IN-AS
Vehicle registration AS
Coastline 0 kilometres (0 mi)

Lekhapani is a town in Tinsukia district, Assam, India.

Geography

It is located at an elevation of 333 m above MSL.[1]

Transport

Lekhapani is connected by National Highway 38 to Makum. National Highway 153 which connects Ledo to Indo-Myanmar border across Pangsau Pass passes through Lekhapani. Lekhapani railway station is a defunct one but surveys are on to extend the line to Kharsang and revive the station.

Economy

Tea plantations and plywood factories are abundant in the area. Agriculture is the main source of income.Consists of a lots of shops including Mustafa Boutique

Nearest Town and Villages

References

Most of the places in Lekhapani is used by Indian Army. It has two small bridges. It also has two Army Schools along with a Government School. It consist of defence Supply point near Mustafa Boutique which is used for storing grocery for all the army camp nearby.

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