Banderdewa

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Banderdewa
Gate
town
Banderdewa is located in Arunachal Pradesh
Banderdewa
Banderdewa
Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°06′00″N 93°49′37″E / 27.100°N 93.827°E / 27.100; 93.827Coordinates: 27°06′00″N 93°49′37″E / 27.100°N 93.827°E / 27.100; 93.827
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictLakhimpur
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)

Banderdewa is a town in Lakhimpur District, Assam, India.

It is known for its vast electronic goods market and Hotels. It is a growing border settlement situated near the Dikrong River. It is well connected by road and railway. The nearest railway station is Harmutty 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 Arunachal Pradesh one needs an ILP (Inner Line Permit).

Location[]

National Highway 52A starts at Banderdewa.

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

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