Challenges Faced by Langkhar Village Residents in Kamrup District

Langkhar village in Kamrup district is grappling with severe connectivity issues, relying on traditional boats to cross the Kulsi river. With only one LP school and significant distances to higher education, students face challenges in commuting. The village also suffers from a drinking water crisis, forcing residents to depend on wells. Local leaders are urging the government for immediate action to address these pressing concerns, including the need for a permanent road link and improved social services. Discover the ongoing struggles and demands of this community.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 26, 2026, 10:03 IST

Connectivity Issues in Langkhar Village

A file image of the Kulsi river (AT Photo)

Palasbari, Sept 26: Residents of Langkhar village, situated in the Kamrup district near the Palasbari Legislative Assembly Constituency, face significant challenges due to inadequate road access.

Previously part of the Chhaygaon LAC, Langkhar is now included in the Boko-Chhaygaon Legislative Assembly Constituency after recent delimitation.

Approximately 100 families rely on a traditional wooden boat to navigate the Kulsi river before embarking on a lengthy walk to the nearest road. To access Langkhar, villagers must traverse nearly 200 meters of the river by boat, followed by a 7 km trek from Bherbheri road. The absence of a motorable road has severely impacted residents, especially those who are elderly, pregnant, or ill, as well as students.

In emergencies, the lack of proper transport complicates the movement of patients and essential supplies.

The community has been vocal about their need for a road link and improved connectivity across the Kulsi river.

In addition to connectivity issues, the village has been grappling with a drinking water shortage for years. Without government-provided safe drinking water, residents depend on wells and natural springs for their daily water needs.

Education is another pressing issue, as the village hosts only one government educational facility, an LP school. Students must travel significant distances for higher education.

According to locals, Muduki High School is about 25 km away, while Chhaygaon Pantan is roughly 22 km from Langkhar.

Currently, around 25 students from the village are enrolled in college. However, due to the challenging commute, many have opted to rent accommodations in Mirza or Chhaygaon to pursue their studies.

Villagers have also reported that about 50 families have not received benefits from government housing initiatives. Additionally, many residents struggle with poor mobile network connectivity and lack access to social security programs, including widow pensions and the Orunodoi scheme.

Manab Rabha, the village headman and secretary of the local residents’ committee, along with village president Biswajit Rabha and secretary Phuleswar Rabha, have called on the government and relevant departments to urgently address these long-standing issues.

The village leaders and residents have appealed to the State government, the Kamrup district administration, and the local MLA for intervention and necessary actions to enhance their living conditions.

The primary demands from the villagers include a permanent road connection, a bridge or alternative crossing over the Kulsi river, access to safe drinking water, government housing, improved mobile network service, and social security benefits.

For the people of Langkhar, establishing a basic road link remains a long-overdue request. Until this is achieved, the traditional boat will continue to serve as a vital connection between the village and the outside world.