Gogamukh is a sub-district in Dhemaji district in Assam, India, with a population exceeding 100,000. Situated in the northeastern part of Assam, is a location near the Subansiri river.
NHPC Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project Gogamukh hosts the NHPC Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project, and is under construction on the Lower Subansiri with a total capacity of 2000MW of power production on its completion.
The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) at Gogamukh is an agricultural research centre inaugurated on March 4, 2024.
2026 Assam–Arunachal border incident On 10 August 2026, a land dispute at Mingmang Badati under the Gogamukh revenue circle led to firing along the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border that injured several Assam residents. The incident led to protests and a temporary economic blockade by the Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) and other groups. Officials from both states worked to reduce tensions.
Connectivity Gogamukh has its own railway station (Gogamukh, station code: GOMR). It is connected to Dhemaji (approximately 26 km away) and serves as a transit point for the region. The nearby Bogibeel Bridge, located about 50–60 km away, provides connectivity to Dibrugarh, including access to air travel facilities.
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