PANIGAON OMPRAKASH DINODIA COLLEGE
Panigaon, North Lakhimpur, Assam
AFFILIATED TO DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY
Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology, Panigaon OPD College, is committed to delivering a thorough understanding of sociological concepts and methods. It aims to develop critical thinking among the students who primarily come from a disadvantaged socio-economic position.
It considers both academic brilliance and social responsibility as its duty. The department was founded with the goal of promoting sociological teaching and learning, and it is essential to achieving the academic goals of students in the surrounding area and beyond.
Its mission is to prepare students to actively interact with and confront the many issues facing modern society by cultivating in them a sense of social duty, ethical consciousness, and national accountability.
The Department follows the curriculum prepared by Dibrugarh University and it offers courses at both higher secondary and UG level. It has a vast alumni network who are contributing to their respective fields.
Aim and Objectives
- To inculcate the spirit of obligation and national responsibilities.
- To develop and spread sociological imagination.
- To meet the needs, hopes and aspirations of the students of the locality.
- To develop critical thinking among the students.
Present Teaching Staff
- Pritam Bora, MA (NET-JRF, GATE 2021) – Head of the Department
- Juli Pathak, MA, MPhil, NET (On Contract)
- 1 Post Vacant
Ex-Faculty Members
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Sri Maheswar Saikia | 1984–1985 |
| Late Kiran Chutia | 1985–2002 |
| Late Anil Borah | 1997–2003 |
| Mrs. Ambika Dutta Hazarika | 1988–2023 |
| Mrs. Banti Bhuyan Saikia | 1994–2025 |
Departmental Library
The departmental library has over 400 books, journals, and magazines. Students can issue books for 15 days with up to 3 renewals. Students are also guided to access e-libraries such as NDLI, e-Gyankosh, and e-PG Pathshala.
Departmental Journal
BORNADHAYA – A wall magazine prepared by students with faculty guidance.
Departmental Achievements
| Name | Teacher/Student | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Banti Bhuyan Saikia | Teacher | HoD, Head Examiner, VC’s Nominee (CAS) |
| Dr. Tuniram Kalita | Student | Awarded PhD from Dibrugarh University |
| Mr. Bidyut Hazarika | Student | NET Qualified |
Activities
- Intra Department Seminar – “Environment and Society” (31-10-2022)
- Popular Talk – Gender Sensitization (22-10-2022)
- Talk Programme – Lachit Barphukan (21-11-2022)
- Field Work – Moidam Culture, Rural Awareness, Tezpur Visits, etc.
- MoUs with other institutions
Alumni Details
Over 60+ alumni are working in education, police, judiciary, banks, and journalism. (Full table available upon request for brevity.)
Recent Results
| Name | Year | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papu Das | 2018 | 63% (1st Class) | 144 |
| Nibedita Sonowal | 2019 | 76% (1st Class) | 69 |
| Padma Mili | 2024 | A Grade (1st Class) | 75 |
Photos of Activities
- ICT Classes
- Field Work (Tezpur, Charaideu, etc.)
- MoUs
- Seminars
- Popular Talks
- Cultural & Plantation Activities
- Home Visits