HT Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, Aug 1: Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Pramod Boro, recently evening inaugurated the newly constructed thematic entrance gateway to Kokrajhar town at Karigaon.
The gateway, reflecting the cultural heritage of the Bodo community, marks a symbolic and aesthetic entry into the BTC headquarters.
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The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister UG Brahma, BTC Speaker Katiram Boro, MP Joyanta Basumatary, BTC Executive Members Ranjit Basumatary, Dr Nilut Swargiary, Wilson Hasda, Rakesh Brahma, Gautam Das and Ukhil Mushahary, MLAs Lawrence Islary and Jiron Basumatary, MCLAs Sanjay Swargiary, Joy Mashahary and Madhav Chandra Chetri, BTC Principal Secretary Akash Deep, and other dignitaries.
In his address, CEM Boro stated that the gateway was envisioned as a cultural landmark to attract visitors and reflect Kokrajhar’s growing identity as the “city of peace.”
He added that the structure symbolises the rich traditions of the Bodo community and announced plans to install two large statues of Bodo icons Jwhwlao Dwimalu and Sikhna Jwhwlao on either side of the gate.
He also said the council is considering the installation of a ‘unity pillar’ in Kokrajhar to represent the cultural diversity of the region and promote harmony.
Constructed at a cost of approximately ₹1 crore, the gateway’s architecture incorporates traditional Bodo motifs and themes.
Designed by architect Sanjib Daimary, it is located at Karigaon, about 20 km from Kokrajhar town, along National Highway-31(C).
A statue of legendary Kachari hero Bir Dwimalu stands in front of the gateway.
The road leading from the gate to Kokrajhar town—Jwhwlao Dwimalu Road—is a double-lane route named after the historical figure.
Kokrajhar is also well-connected by rail and other national highways, with an airport at Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Aviation Hub. Bhutan’s upcoming Gelephu Mindfulness City project, including an international airport, lies just 60 km from the district.
Once known for unrest during the Bodoland movement, Kokrajhar has emerged as a peaceful urban centre. It now houses several higher educational institutions including Bodoland University, Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital, Central Institute of Technology (CIT), Bineswar Brahma Engineering College, and Gaide-Helena Nursing Institute.
Institutions such as the Bodoland Administrative Staff College and the upcoming second Kokrajhar University and Binod (Dabla) Football Academy further signal the town’s transformation into a regional hub for education and development.
