Banderdewa is a town in North Lakhimpur district, Assam, India.
Banderdewa
Gate | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Banderdewa Location in Assam, India  Banderdewa Banderdewa (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°06′00″N 93°49′37″E / 27.100°N 93.827°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | North Lakhimpur |
| Founded by | Baba Bajrang Nath |
| Named for | Lord Hanuman |
| Government | |
| • Body | State Government |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 784160 |
| Vehicle registration | AS |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
It is known for its vast electronic goods market and Hotels. Its a part of Assam since time memorial. It is a growing border settlement situated near the Dikrong River. It is well connected by road and railway. The nearest railway station is Harmuti Junction railway station
, and the nearest airport is Lilabari (IXI).
Its name is derived from a temple of Panchmukhi Balaji. It acts as a gateway to Arunachal Pradesh, and hence is also called as check gate. To enter into Assam doesn't require to obtain ILP (Inner Line Permit).
Location
editNational Highway 52A starts at Banderdewa.
It is 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the capital of Itanagar.