Hailakandi
Hailakandi district is a district in the state of Assam with its administrative headquarters located in the town of Hailakandi. According to some historians the name of the district comes from the 'Kuki' word 'Halam' which means a small state and the word 'Kundia' meaning a plot of land for temporary tillage. Hailakandi was declared as a sub-division of Assam on June 1, 1869. Hailakandi was then declared as a civil sub-division under Cachar district. Although Hailakandi has adopted a modern lifestyle today, it is still rich in cultural heritage and tradition. Some such records still exist in the district which prove that this district also participated in the freedom movement of India. In the year 1989, the place of Hailakandi emerged as a separate district on the map of the state of Assam. Attractions The district has many centers of attraction which attract many travelers coming from different parts of the country and the world. Hailakandi is fortunate enough...