Assam

Arne (Burisuti Muktiar)

Sissiborgaon Block, Dhemaji District

Profile – Arne Smartpur Digital Centre The Arne Smartpur Digital Centre is located in No. 1 Arne village under Burisuti Muktiar Gram Panchayat in Dhemaji district, Assam. The centre serves as a major digital access hub for a large cluster of villages situated along the riverine and flood prone belts of the region. The centre plays a crucial role in connecting remote communities to essential services and information. The centre covers 18 villages, including No. 1 Arne, No. 2 Arne, Sunarighat, Medhipomua, Dighalipam, Burisuti Deori, No. 1 Deorighat, No. 2 Deorighat, No. 3 Deorighat, Rekhachapori, Panbari Missing, Namoni Muktiar, Ujani Muktiar, Arne Tirashi, Arne Ramnagar, No. 1 Shyalchapori, No. 2 Shyalchapori, Medok, and Panbari Koibatta. Together, these villages comprise 1,669 families with a total population of 7,296. The demographic landscape is predominantly composed of ST/Mishing communities, along with Deori, Bengali, Boro, Muslim, Das, and Hazong households. This diverse social composition reflects the cultural richness of the region and the varied needs the centre caters to. Across all 19 villages, rice cultivation is the primary occupation, forming the backbone of the local economy. Families also depend on animal husbandry and Rabi crop cultivation as important secondary livelihood sources, helping them sustain income throughout the year. Many of these villages are located in flood affected areas, making diversified livelihoods and access to timely information especially critical. The centre is located just 200 metres away from Burisuti Muktiar GP Office. The Circle Office is 14 km away, while the District Headquarters is situated at a distance of 40 km. The nearest Post Office is 5 km from the centre, and the Silapathar Police Station is located 8 km away. Through its digital services, community outreach, and support for entitlements and livelihood linkages, the Arne Smartpur Digital Centre plays a vital role in strengthening access to information, government schemes,banking services and opportunities for the large and diverse population it serves.