Lakhimpur is a regional transportation hub, with road and rail connections to Lucknow (south) and other cities. It has several colleges affiliated with Dibrugarh University in Dibrugarh, Assam state. The surrounding region is known for its extensive tea gardens; rice, jute, and other crops are also grown, and silkworms are raised. Pop. (2001) 121,486; (2011) 151,993.
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