Umswai is a village in Amri development block of West Karbi Anglong district in the Indian state of Assam. Apart from being home to an exclusive tribal culture, Umswai also possesses extraordinary natural beauty.
Etymology The word Umswai is originated from the language of Khasi People. This also resulted in the term 'Umswai' being officially recognized by the Assam government.Thurang: Amsai kraine khai khorong Pg 40This is an excerpt from the speech given by Sri D Uphing Maslai, President of the Reception Committee for the 11th TMT Conference, at Palakhongor Pera in Amsai on February 3rd, 2019. This text is taken from the Amsa-Souvenir of the 11th Tiwa Manthonlai Tokhra.
Geography Umswai is located state of Assam in Northeast India. It is one of the many villages in the Umswai valley, and is mainly inhabited by the indigenous Tiwa tribe.
Educational institutions Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Umswai Green Valley Academy, Umswai Umswai English High School, Umswai Umswai ME School, Umswai
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