Guwahati is the biggest city of the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam.
Silchar is a city and the headquarters of the Cachar district of the state of Assam, India. It is second largest city of Assam after Guwahati in terms of population and GDP. It is also administrative capital of Barak Valley division.
Karbi Anglong is the largest district of Assam with nearly 10,434 square kilometers of undivided area followed by Sonitpur with an area of 5324 square kilometers. Majuli carved out of the Northern parts of Jorhat is the first river island district of India.
Top 5 cities in Assam by area | असम के 5 बडे शहर 🍃🇮🇳
Which is the poorest city in Assam?
Goal 1: No Poverty
Most districts in Assam fare much worse than the all-India average excepting Kamrup Metro. The five major districts which are in very poor position are Darrang (45.5), Morigaon (44.5), Golaghat (43.5), Udalguri (43.0) and Karbi Anglong (42.5).
#Assam | Guwahati has been recognized as the cleanest capital city in Northeast India in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25. The city has made significant strides in cleanliness and waste management, earning it this prestigious distinction.
Varanasi is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities. Kashi, its ancient name, was associated with a kingdom of the same name of 2,500 years ago.
The historic town of Dibrugarh was formally announced as the second city of Assam on 7 March 2024 with the formation of the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation by dissolving the municipal board.
Assam is known for Assam tea and Assam silk. The state was the first site for oil drilling in Asia. Assam is home to the one-horned Indian rhinoceros, along with the wild water buffalo, pygmy hog, tiger and various species of Asiatic birds, and provides one of the last wild habitats for the Asian elephant.
Gauhati was the only first class municipality. It was in 1923 that Assam had its own Municipal Act. This Act was subsequently replaced by the Assam Municipal Act, 1956.
Digboi is situated in upper Assam in Tinsukia district which is known as the “oil city of Assam”. There are folklores that while the British were here, they used to command the labourers as “dig-boy-dig” to dig underneath for crude oil and hence the name Digboi.
Karbi Anglong is the Largest District in Assam, covering approximately 10,434 square kilometers, while Sonitpur ranks second with an area of 5,324 square kilometers. Majuli is located in the northern region of Jorhat, holds the recognition of being India's first river island district.
Rangsapara :Cleanest Village of Assam. This a Garo village which inspires everyone with serenity, cleanliness and sustainable living.. Wish to visit again and again 🌸
Byrnihat, a small industrial town nestled on the border of Assam and Meghalaya, has been declared 'the most polluted metropolitan area in the world', according to the 2024 IQAir World Air Quality Report. Image by Gaurab Talukdar/Mongabay.
Which is the most beautiful city of your state, Assam?
One of the most beautiful places in Assam, Dibrugarh is perfect for trekking and hiking. Spread across Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, the Dibru Saikhowa National Park has been identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA). Experience ultimate tranquillity with a houseboat stay amidst breathtaking vistas and wildlife sightings.
The highest literacy rate at the district level is observed in the district of Kamrup (Metro) followed by Jorhat and Sivasagar while the lowest rate is recorded by the District of Dhubri .
The incidence of poverty in Assam remains higher than the national average, with poverty levels being very high in some parts of the state. Growth, which is driven mainly by services, is among the lowest in the country.
As of recent reports, the richest person in Assam is Badruddin Ajmal - a successful entrepreneur, perfume baron, and Member of Parliament from Dhubri. He is the founder of the internationally renowned Ajmal Group, known for its attars and perfumes, especially in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Varanasi, known as Kashi in ancient texts, is believed to be over 3,000 years old. Revered as the spiritual capital of India, it remains a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus, situated along the sacred Ganga River.
