Published on : 15 Oct 2025, 11:31 am

North Lakhimpur: The riverine villages of Lohit-Khabalu, once known for their fine dairy products and rich fishing traditions, are today trapped in isolation and hardship. Home to over 30,000 residents mostly from the Mising community , the area lies separated from the mainland by the Lohit and Subansiri streams of the Brahmaputra, leaving villagers to battle severe communication bottlenecks.

Despite being transferred from Lakhimpur district to Majuli in 2021 to improve access to healthcare and administrative services, the region’s condition remains dire. The 27 villages under Lohit Khabalu Gaon Panchayat, covering around 70 square kilometres, depend on just three fragile wooden bridges,Kharjanpar-Naragaon and two Garamur-Patharichuk bridg

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