This road, developed by Oil India Limited, is still functioning although it is worsening with each year.

Just 75 km from Tinsukia Town, the major railway station, Namsai is fast developing as a township.

As per 2011 Indian census,[2] Namsai has a population of 14,246 of which 7,487 are males while 6,759 are females.

The Golden Pagoda Monastery at Tengapani in Namsai district is a major tourist destination.

[4][5] Known as 'Kongmu Kham' in the local Tai-Khamti language, Golden Pagoda is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in North East India.