Districts in Assam

Assam, a fantastic state in India, In this blog, we’ll take a simple walk through the list of districts in Assam, exploring what makes each one special. Join us as we discover the names and unique features of these districts, offering a glimpse into the varied landscapes and the rich culture that makes Assam an exciting part of India. Get ready for an easy and enjoyable journey through the heart of Assam’s diverse and colorful identity! šŸŒˆ

Assam is a state in Northeastern India, and it became a state on August 15, 1947, with Dispur as its capital. It’s a beautiful place known for tea gardens and the one-horned rhinoceros at Kaziranga National Park. The mighty Brahmaputra River flows through Assam, and you can enjoy tasty food like Assam tea and delicious momos. Assam is also famous for its colorful Bihu dance, a joyful celebration of harvest and culture! The major cities include Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, and Tezpur, with Guwahati being the largest. Important rivers in Assam are Brahmaputra and Barak.

Assam covers a total area of 78,438 kmĀ², with 77,178.12 kmĀ² being rural and 1,259.88 kmĀ² urban. In 2011, the population was 3,12,05,576, with 43,98,542 in urban areas and 2,68,07,034 in rural areas. There are around 64,06,471 houses, including 9,85,594 in urban and 54,20,877 in rural areas.

The main languages spoken in Assam are Assamese, Bodo, and Bengali. The ISO code for Assam is IN-AS. For administrative purposes, Assam is divided into districts. Karbi Anglong is the largest district (covering 10434 kmĀ²), and Kamrup Metropolitan is the smallest (covering 955 kmĀ²). Nagaon is the most populated district, while Dima Hasao is the least populated in Assam.

List of Districts in Assam

DistrictArea (kmĀ²)
Baksa2,457
Barpeta2,282
Bongaigaon1,093
Cachar3,786
Chirang1,923
Darrang1,585
Dhemaji3,237
Dhubri2,176
Dibrugarh3,381
Dima Hasao4,888
Goalpara1,824
Golaghat3,502
Hailakandi1,327
Jorhat2,851
Kamrup3,105
Kamrup Metropolitan955
Karbi Anglong10,434
Karimganj1,809
Kokrajhar3,296
Lakhimpur2,277
Morigaon1,551
Nagaon3,973
Nalbari1,052
Sivasagar2,668
Sonitpur5,204
Tinsukia3,790
Udalguri2,012
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