Banderdewa is a town in North Lakhimpur district, Assam, India.

Banderdewa
Gate
Town
Banderdewa is located in Assam
Banderdewa
Banderdewa
Location in Assam, India
Banderdewa is located in India
Banderdewa
Banderdewa
Banderdewa (India)
Coordinates: 27°06′00″N 93°49′37″E / 27.100°N 93.827°E / 27.100; 93.827
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictNorth Lakhimpur
Founded byBaba Bajrang Nath
Named forLord Hanuman
Government
 • BodyState Government
Languages
 • OfficialEnglish
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
784160
Vehicle registrationAS
Coastline0 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

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, 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

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National Highway 52A starts at Banderdewa.

It is 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the capital of Itanagar.

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