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language, flowing through its expanse and is also covered in hills and tracts along the way. This southern part of the Garo Hills region has lots of tourist spots compared to other districts and is a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international tourists when it comes to tourism in
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is 66 km away and one needs to pass through this town to get there. The modes of transport is limited to buses and jeeps. This place is famous for its tasty fish and has a historical sea trading connection with Bangladesh. It is also the native place of the first Chief Minister of Meghalaya
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means "died". To remember Bong Lasker, a tomb was built in the heart of Baghmara town. This place was previously known as "Barokar", which means 12 streams. Here " Baro" or "বারো" meaning 12 is also a বাংলা word and "kar" or কার meaning stream in Bangla.
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Baghmara is the headquarters of Baghmara block in South Garo Hills district. Populated places within the block include:
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is about 45 km away and to get to Siju, one needs to go through Baghmara. The famous
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and he always represented Baghmara constituency. This place is home to the carnivorous
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where he killed the tiger by crushing the jaws. Hence, the name Baghmara, where,
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The name “Baghmara" derived from the fight that took place between
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Baghmara, India
Baghmara (disambiguation)
Baghmara Town
Baghmara is located in Meghalaya
Baghmara is located in India
25°12′32″N 90°37′42″E / 25.2089793°N 90.6284523°E / 25.2089793; 90.6284523
India
State
Meghalaya
District
South Garo Hills
Named for
Garo
Time zone
UTC+5:30
IST
PIN
Vehicle registration
South Garo Hills
Meghalaya
India
Mymensingh Division
Bangladesh
Tura
Guwahati
Shillong
Someshwari
Simsang
Garo
Siju Cave

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