Bhuragaon-Kaupati Bridge
Bhuragaon-Kaupati Bridge ভূৰাগাঁও-কৌপাটি দলং | |
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Morigaon District, Assam, India | |
Characteristics | |
Design | Truss bridge |
Material | Steel, Concrete |
Total length | 7.63 kilometres (4.74 mi) |
History | |
Designer | NPEC Consultancy Private Limited |
Location | |
Bhuragaon-Kaupati bridge is a 7.63-kilometre-long (4.74 mi) proposed concrete road
Location
The Bhuragaon-Kaupati Bridge will be situated 21 km downstream of Bhuragaon and Kaupati, spans the Brahmaputra River and will connect the town of Bhuragaon in the south to Kaupati to the river's north. The bridge will be located over 77 km away from the Assam-Bhutan border and acts as an alternative to the Kolia Bhomora Setu, Tezpur.[3]
Connectivity
Road
A new national highway starting from
It is a spur road of National Highway 15. NH-715A traverses the state of Assam in India.[4]
Rail
Nearest Railway Station from Bhuragaon-Kaupati Bridge was Mairabari Railway Station. The distance between Bhuragaon and Mairabari is 22km. There was a passenger train, Guwahati - Mairabari Kolongpar Passenger (55603) from Mairabari Railway Station via Haibargaon-Chaparmukh Line.[5]
Another important railway station from Bhuragaon is Jagiroad.[6] Which is situated approximately 42km south-west of Bhuragaon.[7]
The Guwahati-Lumding line of Indian Railway passes through Jagiroad Railway Station.[8] Many intercity and passenger trains stop at this station.[9]
History
Several places named Khalingduar, Chari Duar and Chaiduar to the north of
There was an ancient route from china along the course of the
According to Scholar Late Dineswar Sarma, the word Darrang came from Dawrang which means Gateway, As the traders from different parts of China, Tibet, Bhutan & Central Asia flocked to Assam through this route.[12] Sir Edward Gate also mentioned a short-road from
The Sharchops of Tashigang, Dundsan, Orong and Yangtse used to trade in a small Indian border town in Assam called Gudama (current day darranga or Darrangamela, better known as Mela Bazar).[14]
Current status
The Bhuragaon-Kaupati bridge, half-way between Guwahati and Tezpur, will reduce a 180-kilometre (110 mi) distance to 40 kilometres (25 mi), and it will connect Tawang and the eastern end of the East–West Arunachal Industrial Corridor Highway to south Assam.
Future
Further it will be connected to jomotsangkha via Samrang-Jomotsangkha Highway. Construction of the 58 km highway starts from Samrang to Rongchuthang in Jomotshangkha, Bhutan.[15]
In addition to its practical benefits, the Bhuragaon-Kaupati Bridge will have a significant impact on the social and cultural fabric of the region. It will bring the people of Bhuragaon and Kaupati closer together, facilitating cultural exchanges and allowing people from both towns to visit each other more frequently. The bridge will also make it easier for people to access essential services such as healthcare and education, as both towns will have resources that can be shared.[15]
Importance
The proposed highway will boost tourism and trade in both North Eastern States of India and Bhutan. The Indo-bhutan Highway was an important project for India to protect its border from China. Owing to its strategic importance, it was also built with supporting the movement of tanks and aircraft in mind.[16]
The Bhuragaon-Kaupati Bridge will also open up new avenues for commerce and trade. The towns of Bhuragaon and Kaupati are known for their agricultural produce, and the bridge will make it easier for farmers to transport their goods to nearby markets. The bridge will also lead to the growth of small businesses in the area, as it will provided easier access to resources and customers.[16]
See also
- List of bridges on Brahmaputra River
- National Highway-715A
- Brahmaputra River
- Bhuragaon
- Morigaon District
References
- ^ "দলং নিৰ্মাণৰ সিদ্ধান্তক লৈ উৎফুল্লিত দলগাওঁবাসী". ETV Bharat News (in Assamese). 13 March 2020. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
- ^ "The bridge will be the second largest in Assam to be built". Dainandin Barta.
- ^ Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Preparation of Detailed Project Report of two laning from Morigaon to Rowta via Koupati including a two lane bridge across river Brahmaputra and from Udalguri to Indo - Bhutan Border via Khoiabari including Udalguri and Rowta bypass in the state of Assam. 19 July 2021.
- ^ "National Highways in Assam". Assam Public Works Department (APWD). Retrieved 29 Jun 2018.
- ^ "Mairabari Railway Station Map". indiarailinfo.com.
- ^ "Jagi Road Railway Station Map". indiarailinfo.com.
- ^ "Distance between Bhuragaon and Jagiroad". alldistancebetween.com.
- ^ "Indian Railways Portal | Northeast Frontier Railway". nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- ^ "Arrivals to Jagi Road Station | Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.
- ^ Duni Xahitya Sabhar Mukhopattro, Mishra Kumar Sharma
- ^ Rajmohan Nath. The background of assamese culture. p. 14.
- ^ Dineswar Sharma. Mangladai Buranjii. p. 3.
- ^ Sir Edward Gate. Assam History. p. 29.
- ^ "Border Trade Centre: Volume of trade between Assam and Bhutan crosses Rs 500 crore a month". North-East Now. 1 December 2018.
- ^ a b "residents look forward to jomotsangkha-samrang highway". Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Kelzang Wangchuk. "Samrang-Jomotshangkha highway construction incomplete". Kuensel.