Department Name: Geography

Established Year: 1984

About the Department:

The Department of Geography at Bikali College, affiliated with Gauhati University, has been committed to academic growth and excellence since its inception in 1984. Initially offering a Pre-University course, the department expanded to an undergraduate General course in 1986. Recognizing the growing significance of Geography and increasing student interest, a Major course was introduced in 1993 with a modest beginning of two faculty members and ten students. By 1994, the department saw further growth with an increase in both faculty and student enrollment.

In keeping with its commitment to academic advancement, the department launched a Postgraduate program in Geography in 2016 under Gauhati University, with an initial intake capacity of 10 students per semester. The department has 4 sanctioned post, 1 full time faculty and 2 contratual faculties. Over the years, the department has continued to evolve, striving to enhance its curriculum, research activities, and facilities to meet the changing academic and professional demands in the field of Geography.

Vision: The Geography Department was established with certain visions. These are as follows:

i.                 To foster academic excellence and innovative research in Geography, addressing regional and global challenges.

ii.               To promote geographical literacy by equipping students with analytical and problem-solving skills for real-world applications.

iii.             To develop a well-equipped modern laboratory with advanced geospatial technologies, including GIS, Remote Sensing, and Cartography, for hands-on learning.

iv.             To engage with communities and promote sustainability through field studies, research, and extension activities.

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Geography of Bikali College is to provide quality education, promote research, and equip students with geospatial and analytical skills. It aims to address environmental and socio-economic challenges, foster community engagement, and prepare students for professional careers and higher education while upholding ethical and sustainable geographical practices.

List of Programme

1. Departmental Activities

   1.     Observation of World Environment Day on 5^th June 2018

   2. National Seminar on ‘Global Climatic Impact on sustainable development of sericulture industry in N E India’   2 May, 2019
   3. National webinar on ‘GIS and remote sensing- Its academic and industrial interface’ August 04, 2020
   4. Awareness programme on Eco- friendly Diwali in Bikali College, Dhupdhara, Nov 13, 2020
   5. Awareness programme on Eco- friendly Diwali in Bikali College, Dhupdhara, Nov 3, 2021  
   6. Certificate course on “Geoinformatics for beginners” March 5, 2022 to June 5, 2022
   7. World Water Day, March 22, 2022
   8. Awareness programme on Eco- friendly Diwali at Adarshapara village, Dhupdhara, Oct 22, 2022
   9. Two-day Workshop on “Quantitative techniques and their application in geographical studies” April 5-6, 2023
   10. Certificate course on “Computer Application in Geographical Data Analysis” April 6, 2023 onwards
   11. Outreach programme on Cleanliness and Biodiversity conservation as well as plantation of tree at 600 No. Maoriapara L.P. School, Dhupdhara April, 29, 2023
   12. Inter- departmental seminar competition to celebrate World Earth Day, 2023
   13. Two weeks training for Post-Graduate entrance examination, May 23, 2023 onwards
   14. Observation of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13th October 2023
   15. Poster-making competition to celebrate Green Diwali on 11 November, 2023
   16. Awareness drive for celebrating green Diwali in the college campus and nearby surroundings on 11 November 2023
   17. Nature photography and painting exhibition, March, 14-16, 2024
   18. Observation of World Water Day, 22 March 2024
   19. Observation of World Earth Day, 22 April 2024
   20. Observation of World Biodiversity Day, 22nd May 2024