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Boro Muolkoi
Village
Boro Muolkoi is located in Assam
Boro Muolkoi
Boro Muolkoi
Boro Muolkoi is located in India
Boro Muolkoi
Boro Muolkoi
Coordinates: 25°06′34″N 92°53′49″E / 25.10952°N 92.89690°E / 25.10952; 92.89690
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictDima Hasao
Established1917
Founded byRohauvung Parate & Alien Bapui
Government
 • TypeHeadman/Chief
 • BodyBoro Muolkoi Village Authority
Area
 • Total
11.05 km2 (4.27 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 Census of India)
 • Total
519
 • Density47.0/km2 (122/sq mi)
Languages
 • Locally SpokenHmar & Thiek
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
788818
ISO 3166 codeIN-AS
Vehicle registrationAS 08-X XXXX

Boro Muolkoi, also known as 'Boro Mulkoi', is a Hmar village in Dima Hasao,[1] [2][3]

located in the Haflong subdivision of Dima Hasao district, in the state of Assam, India.[4] It was established in 1917.[5][6][7]

Etymology

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The name Boro Muolkoi is a blend of words from Bangla and Hmar:

Thus, the name can be interpreted as "Big Zigzag Hills", referring to the geographical nature of the region.

History

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Boro Muolkoi was founded in 1917 and is one of the oldest Hmar-inhabited villages in the Dima Hasao region.[6]The village is primarily inhabited by the owner Bapui, Parate & Thiek clan, a subgroup of the Hmar people.

Language

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Although the residents belong to Hmar, the most commonly spoken language is "Ṭhiek Ṭawng" (Ṭhiek Dialect), from the Ṭhiek sub-clan of the Hmar tribe.[12][13] Hmar is used as a secondary language, especially in inter-village communication, religious activities, and education. Other languages like Assamese, Hindi, and English are also occasionally used. The village still largely uses the "Ṭhiek Ṭawng" (Ṭhiek Dialect), a dialect used by a sub-clan of the Hmar people.

Geography

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Located in the rugged hills of Dima Hasao (formerly North Cachar Hills), Boro Muolkoi is known for its hilly, zigzag terrain, which reflects the meaning of its name.

Demographics

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According to the 2011 Census of India, Boro Mulkoi has a total population of 519, of which 265 are males and 254 are females, living in 102 households.[14][15]

Administration

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Boro Muolkoi is governed by a traditional headman system led by a Gaon Bura which means Lal (Chief) and supported by a Village Cabinet. It falls under the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Full list of villages of Dima Hasao district in Assam state".
  2. ^ "Boro Muolkoi Gospel Centenary Souvenir (1921-2021) – Presbyterian Church…". Hmarram.com. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Conversation about fieldwork in Boro Muolkoi village". UNT Digital Library. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Boro Mulkoi Village Population - Haflong - Dima Hasao, Assam".
  5. ^ "Harengajao Pin Code - 788818, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search north-cachar-hills Post Office Address".
  6. ^ a b "Census of India – Village Directory". Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  7. ^ "Detailed Project Report for Dima Hasao" (PDF). Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  8. ^ Bhattacharya, Haricharan (2003). Bangla Abhidhan (Bengali Dictionary) (in Bengali). Sahitya Samsad.
  9. ^ "Meaning of বড় (boro)". English-Bangla.com. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  10. ^ Bapui, Vanlal Tluonga (2006). Hmar–English Dictionary. Guwahati: Self-published.
  11. ^ "Hmar Dictionary". Hmar Online Dictionary. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  12. ^ "Ṭhiek Language Resource". UNT Digital Library. University of North Texas. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  13. ^ "Conversation about fieldwork in Boro Muolkoi village". UNT Digital Library. University of North Texas. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  14. ^ "Primary Census Abstract - Assam". Census of India 2011. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  15. ^ "District Census Handbook: Dima Hasao". Census of India 2011. Directorate of Census Operations, Assam. Retrieved 18 September 2025.