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The modern administrative district of Bongaigaon is relatively young. It was officially established on September 29, 1989, when the Government of Assam carved it out of the adjacent Goalpara and Kokrajhar districts. The city's contemporary development was ignited in the early 20th century. A railway station, established in 1908, first put Bongaigaon on the national map. However, the true catalyst for its growth came with the establishment of foundational institutions like the ITI, Bongaigaon College, and offices of the Assam State Electricity Board in the early 1960s. This development gained immense momentum with the establishment of the Bongaigaon Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (BRPL) complex in 1972 at Dhaligaon, which transformed the town into a major industrial hub.

The heart of the town features the famous Birjhora area. The name Birjhora is derived from Bir (hero) and Jirowa (resting place). It marks the historical location where the legendary Koch general, , rested with his army during his military expeditions across Northeast India. Key Demographics and Geography xxx bongaigaon assam