Situated in border of Lakhimpur and Dheamji districts; Ghilamara is a beautiful, serene, peaceful, small town in the district of Lakhimpur, Assam, India. Dhemaji is on the east, Gogamukh is on the north, Brahmaputra is on the south and the Subansiri River is on the west of Ghilamara.
Weather
As the place is situated in bank of Arunachal hill, the weather is pretty cold in the month of January and very hot in the month Jul-Aug. The average temperature in winter season is from 5 to 20 degree Celsius and in summer it increases to 18-36 degree Celsius. Annual rain ranges from 200 cm to 250 cm.
History
This area was under the Chutia kings until the Ahoms annexed it in 1523 A.D. At least four copper plates have been recovered from the region till date which were issued by Chutia kings between 14th and 15th century. These include:
One issued by king Satyanarayan in 1392 A.D. at Dhenukhana.
One issued by king Satyanarayan originally in 1393 A.D. and revised by king Dharmanarayan in 1435 A.D.
One issued by king Lakshminaryan in 1401 A.D. at Ghilamora.
One by king Dhirnarayan in 1522 A.D.
Etymology
There is a lack of historical data to detail the source of the name Ghilamara. Based on legends and local oral folklore, the name Ghilamara is originated with the story that revolves around Ghila, who was the commander-in-chief of Chutia army. Ahom army defeated the Chutia army, killed Ghila in a paddy field which was named thereafter as Ghilamara field - which means Field where Ghila was killed.
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Govt. Hospital= 1
Primary health center=2
Veterinary
1. Veterinary hospital= 1
Water
1. No.s of tube-well= 2763
2. No.s of well=65
Road
1. Total surface road= 26 km
2. total un-surface road=65 km
Banking
1. Nationalized bank United Bank of India 2. Gramin Bank Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
Economy
The local economy is yet in quite backward state. The major occupation is agriculture. Road networks: people says, "it's better than before". Once famous bird sanctuary "Bordoibam Pakshi Uddyan" is now in very pitiful shape due to lack of attention from authorities.There is an ITI building constructed in the center point of Ghilamara which is yet to start.
Educational Institution
The locales of Ghilamara have been advanced in the area of education, despite being economically backward. A good number of institutions are there starting from primary education to higher education. North Bank college had been one of the pioneer on the north bank of Brahmaputra, established in 1961. Being the second oldest institution of higher education in the undivided Lakhimpur District, North Bank College has been rendering higher education to the ambitious youths of this backward area and facilitating for their present livelihood. 1. North Bank College
