Districts of Assam: A complete and updated reference to Assam’s 35 districts, covering administrative divisions, district headquarters, district formation and reorganisation, important geographical associations, regional groupings, previous year questions (PYQs), and key facts useful for APSC Prelims and Assam General Knowledge. This guide brings together essential information on the Districts of Assam in one place for quick reference, revision, PYQ-based preparation and exam practice.
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Districts of Assam — Complete Reference
Districts of Assam form an important part of Assam’s administrative and geographical framework. Assam currently has 35 districts, organised within its administrative divisions, with each district having its own headquarters, geographical features, historical background, communities, rivers, wildlife areas, borders and important places. For APSC CCE and other Assam government examinations, district-related knowledge is particularly useful because questions often connect districts with geography, history, administration, tribal and autonomous council areas, interstate and international borders, rivers, wetlands, wildlife sanctuaries, industries and recent administrative changes.
Previous Year Questions (PYQs) also show the importance of studying the Districts of Assam through these different connections. APSC Prelims has asked questions involving district mergers and reorganisation, the borders of selected districts, wetlands and their corresponding districts, important places and their districts, wildlife sanctuaries, district-specific geographical features, and recent changes such as the renaming of Karimganj as Sribhumi. This page brings these static facts and PYQ-based connections together to make district-wise revision more useful for APSC Prelims.
Assam currently has 35 districts The former Karimganj district is now officially known as Sribhumi
Assam at a Glance
Districts
Administrative Divisions
Area in sq. km
Major River
State Capital
Largest City
Districts of Assam — Five Administrative Divisions
| Division | Headquarters | Districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Assam Division | Guwahati | 13 |
| North Assam Division | Tezpur | 4 |
| Upper Assam Division | Jorhat | 9 |
| Central Assam Division | Nagaon | 6 |
| Barak Valley Division | Silchar | 3 |
| Total | — | 35 |
Lower Assam Division
Headquarters: Guwahati
Baksa
Bajali
Barpeta
Bongaigaon
Chirang
Dhubri
Goalpara
Kamrup
Kamrup Metropolitan
Kokrajhar
Nalbari
South Salmara-Mankachar
Tamulpur
APSC Exam Points
- Kamrup and Kamrup Metropolitan are separate districts.
- Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Tamulpur are associated with the Bodoland Territorial Region.
- Dhubri shares an international boundary with Bangladesh.
- Bajali was carved out of Barpeta.
- Tamulpur is one of Assam’s newest districts.
North Assam Division
Headquarters: Tezpur
Biswanath
Darrang
Sonitpur
Udalguri
APSC Exam Points
- Biswanath was carved out of Sonitpur.
- Udalguri is associated with the Bodoland Territorial Region.
- Darrang lies along the northern bank region of the Brahmaputra.
Upper Assam Division
Headquarters: Jorhat
Charaideo
Dhemaji
Dibrugarh
Golaghat
Jorhat
Lakhimpur
Majuli
Sivasagar
Tinsukia
APSC Exam Points
- Charaideo was the first capital of the Ahom kingdom.
- Charaideo is famous for the Moidams.
- Majuli is a major river island in the Brahmaputra system.
- Dibrugarh is an important tea, petroleum and industrial centre.
- Sivasagar is closely associated with Ahom history.
- Tinsukia is important for tea, petroleum and coal.
Central Assam Division
Headquarters: Nagaon
Dima Hasao
Hojai
Morigaon
Nagaon
Karbi Anglong
West Karbi Anglong
APSC Exam Points
- Dima Hasao was formerly known as North Cachar Hills.
- Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong are major hill districts.
- Hojai was carved out of Nagaon.
- Morigaon was also carved out of the former Nagaon district.
Barak Valley Division
Headquarters: Silchar
Cachar
Hailakandi
Sribhumi
Sribhumi is the present name of the district formerly known as Karimganj. The district is part of the Barak Valley Division.
District Headquarters & Population
The table below lists Assam’s 35 districts, their administrative headquarters, the 2011 Census population, and the 2026 projected population as given in the Statistical Handbook, Assam–2025.
| # | District | Headquarters | 2011 Population | 2026 Projected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baksa | Mushalpur | 624,173 | 734,436 |
| 2 | Bajali | Pathsala | 253,816 | 298,654 |
| 3 | Barpeta | Barpeta | 1,439,806 | 1,694,155 |
| 4 | Biswanath | Biswanath Chariali | 390,450 | 459,425 |
| 5 | Bongaigaon | Bongaigaon | 738,804 | 869,317 |
| 6 | Cachar | Silchar | 1,736,617 | 2,043,399 |
| 7 | Charaideo | Sonari | 486,227 | 572,121 |
| 8 | Chirang | Kajalgaon | 482,162 | 567,338 |
| 9 | Darrang | Mangaldoi | 928,500 | 1,092,524 |
| 10 | Dhemaji | Dhemaji | 686,133 | 807,342 |
| 11 | Dhubri | Dhubri | 1,560,589 | 1,836,274 |
| 12 | Dibrugarh | Dibrugarh | 1,326,335 | 1,560,638 |
| 13 | Dima Hasao | Haflong | 214,102 | 251,924 |
| 14 | Goalpara | Goalpara | 1,008,183 | 1,186,283 |
| 15 | Golaghat | Golaghat | 1,066,888 | 1,255,359 |
| 16 | Hailakandi | Hailakandi | 659,296 | 775,764 |
| 17 | Hojai | Hojai | 1,048,970 | 1,234,276 |
| 18 | Jorhat | Jorhat | 924,952 | 1,088,349 |
| 19 | Kamrup | Amingaon | 1,517,542 | 1,785,623 |
| 20 | Kamrup Metropolitan | Guwahati | 1,253,938 | 1,475,452 |
| 21 | Karbi Anglong | Diphu | 643,140 | 756,754 |
| 22 | Sribhumi | Sribhumi | 1,228,686 | 1,445,739 |
| 23 | Kokrajhar | Kokrajhar | 887,142 | 1,043,860 |
| 24 | Lakhimpur | North Lakhimpur | 1,042,137 | 1,226,235 |
| 25 | Majuli | Garamur | 167,304 | 196,859 |
| 26 | Morigaon | Morigaon | 957,423 | 1,126,556 |
| 27 | Nagaon | Nagaon | 1,774,798 | 2,088,324 |
| 28 | Nalbari | Nalbari | 771,639 | 907,953 |
| 29 | Sivasagar | Sivasagar | 664,823 | 782,267 |
| 30 | Sonitpur | Tezpur | 1,533,660 | 1,804,588 |
| 31 | South Salmara-Mankachar | Hatsingimari | 388,669 | 457,329 |
| 32 | Tamulpur | Tamulpur | 325,902 | 383,474 |
| 33 | Tinsukia | Tinsukia | 1,327,929 | 1,562,514 |
| 34 | Udalguri | Udalguri | 831,668 | 978,586 |
| 35 | West Karbi Anglong | Hamren | 313,173 | 368,496 |
| Assam | — | 31,205,576 | 36,718,189 | |
Special Districts to Remember
Majuli
Major river island district in the Brahmaputra system, famous for Vaishnavite culture and Satras.
Charaideo
Former Ahom capital and the location of the famous Moidams.
Dima Hasao
Important hill district, formerly known as North Cachar Hills.
Karbi Anglong
Major autonomous hill region associated with tribal administration.
Kamrup Metropolitan
Includes Guwahati and forms Assam’s principal urban and commercial centre.
Sribhumi
Present name of the former Karimganj district in the Barak Valley.
Districts of the Bodoland Territorial Region
K • C • B • T • U
- 2022 — Created as a District Tamulpur was created as a separate district of Assam
- Administrative Reorganisation Its separate district status was withdrawn during the administrative reorganisation associated with 2023 delimitation
- 2023 — Recreated Tamulpur was subsequently recreated as a separate district
- Current Status Tamulpur is one of the five districts of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) along with Kokrajhar • Chirang • Baksa • Udalguri
APSC Quick Fact
- BTR has five districts: Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur and Udalguri.
- The BTR is administered through the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).
- Tamulpur is especially important because of its history of creation, subsequent administrative change and recreation as a district.
Barak Valley — Three Districts
C • H • S
Division Headquarters: Silchar
Major River: Barak
Districts of Assam — Formation and Reorganisation
| District | Carved Out / Origin | Exam Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Barpeta | Kamrup | Major Lower Assam district |
| Nalbari | Kamrup | Lower Assam |
| Sonitpur | Darrang | North Assam |
| Jorhat | Sivasagar | Upper Assam |
| Golaghat | Sivasagar | Upper Assam |
| Tinsukia | Dibrugarh | Tea, oil and coal |
| Dhemaji | Lakhimpur | North bank geography |
| Morigaon | Nagaon | Central Assam |
| Hojai | Nagaon | Restored district |
| Hailakandi | Cachar | Barak Valley |
| Sribhumi | Formerly Karimganj | Renamed district |
| Kamrup Metropolitan | Kamrup | Guwahati |
| Majuli | Jorhat | River-island district |
| Bajali | Barpeta | Newer district |
| Tamulpur | Baksa | 35th district |
| Biswanath | Sonitpur | Restored district |
| West Karbi Anglong | Karbi Anglong | Hill district |
Assam’s International & Inter-State Boundaries
Assam shares international boundaries with Bhutan and Bangladesh, and inter-state boundaries with several states of Northeast India and West Bengal.
- Assam–Bhutan: 265.8 km
- Assam–Bangladesh: 263 km
Assam–Bhutan Boundary
The Assam–Bhutan international boundary is associated with the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). According to the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys, Government of Assam, the total Assam–Bhutan boundary in the BTR region is 265.8 km.
| District / Sector | Boundary with Bhutan |
|---|---|
| Kokrajhar | 61.4 km |
| Chirang | 70.7 km |
| Baksa | 82.9 km* |
| Udalguri | 50.8 km |
| Total | 265.8 km |
Important: The DLRS source presents the Bhutan boundary using the earlier four-district BTR arrangement, under which the Baksa sector included the area that was subsequently separated to form Tamulpur district. Therefore, the 82.9 km figure should not be interpreted as the present-day Baksa-only boundary length.
Assam–Bangladesh Boundary
Assam shares a 263 km international boundary with Bangladesh. The Directorate of Land Records & Surveys provides the following sector-wise breakup:
| Sector | Boundary Length |
|---|---|
| Dhubri–Kurigram Sector | 134.0 km |
| Cachar–Sylhet Sector | 33.6 km |
| Karimganj (Sribhumi)–Sylhet / Moulvibazar Sector | 95.4 km |
| Total | 263.0 km |
Inter-State Boundaries of Assam
Assam also shares boundaries with several neighbouring states. The official Directorate of Land Records & Surveys data gives the following boundary lengths:
| State | Boundary with Assam |
|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | 804.10 km |
| Meghalaya | 884.90 km |
| Nagaland | 512.10 km |
| Manipur | 204.10 km |
| Mizoram | 164.60 km |
| Tripura | 46.30 km |
| West Bengal | 127.00 km |
APSC Quick Facts
- Assam shares international boundaries with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
- The Assam–Bhutan boundary is 265.8 km according to the cited DLRS Assam data.
- The Assam–Bangladesh boundary is 263 km.
- The Assam–Bhutan boundary is associated with the BTR region.
- The official DLRS table reflects the earlier four-district BTR arrangement for the Bhutan boundary. The creation of Tamulpur subsequently changed the district-level administrative arrangement.
- Among Assam’s listed inter-state boundaries, the Meghalaya boundary is the longest at 884.90 km, followed by Arunachal Pradesh at 804.10 km.
Boundary figures in this section are based on the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys, Government of Assam. The source reflects an administrative arrangement in which the BTR Bhutan-border data was presented across four districts. District reorganisation, including the creation of Tamulpur, should therefore be considered when interpreting the district-wise figures.
Districts of Assam — 2022 Merger & 2023 Restoration
Four Districts Merged — 31 December 2022
On 31 December 2022, the Assam State Cabinet decided to merge four districts with their respective neighbouring districts ahead of the delimitation exercise. The decision reduced the number of districts in Assam from 35 to 31.
- Biswanath → merged with Sonitpur
- Hojai → merged with Nagaon
- Bajali → merged with Barpeta
- Tamulpur → merged with Baksa
The Cabinet decision also involved redrawing district boundaries in several places in preparation for the delimitation exercise.
Source: The Assam Tribune, 1 January 2023, “Number of districts in State reduced to 31,” Page 1.
Four Districts Re-created
In August 2023, the Assam State Cabinet decided to re-create Hojai, Biswanath, Tamulpur and Bajali. The re-created districts were not necessarily restored with exactly the same geographical boundaries that they had before the 2022 merger.
Their new geographical boundaries took into account the constituencies created following the delimitation exercise.
- Hojai: Hojai + Lumding + Binnakandi
- Tamulpur: Tamulpur + Goreswar
- Bajali: Bajali + Bhawanipur-Sorbhog
- Biswanath: Biswanath + Gohpur + Behali
APSC Quick Facts
- On 31 December 2022, the Assam Cabinet decided to merge four districts ahead of delimitation.
- The merger reduced Assam’s district count from 35 to 31.
- Biswanath was merged with Sonitpur.
- Hojai was merged with Nagaon.
- Bajali was merged with Barpeta.
- Tamulpur was merged with Baksa.
- The four districts were subsequently re-created in 2023.
- The re-created districts took into account the post-delimitation constituencies.
Remember the sequence: 35 districts → 31 districts after the December 2022 merger → four districts re-created in August 2023.
The 2023 re-creation did not simply restore the old district boundaries. The new geographical boundaries took into account the constituencies created following the delimitation exercise.
2022 Merger: The Assam Tribune, 1 January 2023, “Number of districts in State reduced to 31,” Page 1.
2023 Re-creation: The Assam Tribune, 26 August 2023, “State Cabinet decides to create 81 sub-districts,” Page 1.
Karimganj → Sribhumi: Renaming & Implementation
Assam Cabinet Decides to Rename Karimganj
The Assam State Cabinet decided to change the name of Karimganj district in the Barak Valley to Sribhumi. The decision was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following the Cabinet meeting.
Contemporary report: The Assam Tribune, “Govt to rename Karimganj district as Sribhumi,” Staff Reporter, published 20 November 2024.
Renaming Reflected in Administrative Records
Karimganj is now known as Sribhumi. The district’s administrative identity and references should therefore be read in the context of this renaming.
For the legal/administrative notification, refer to the relevant Government of Assam notification.
New Signboards Unveiled
New signboards for the renamed Sribhumi district were unveiled at Nilambazar. The report stated that government offices began replacing their former Karimganj signboards, including those of the district administration and police authorities.
The Assam Tribune, “New signboards for Sribhumi dist unveiled,” Correspondent, Nilambazar, published 25 November 2024.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma linked the name Sribhumi with Rabindranath Tagore’s historical description of the region and described the renaming as fulfilling a long-standing demand.
Source: The Assam Tribune, 24 November 2024.
Districts of Assam — Must Remember
Assam = 35 Districts + 5 Administrative Divisions
For APSC Prelims, do not memorise only the district names. Link every important district with its headquarters, division, parent district, geographical location, historical association and major administrative feature.
District-Related Previous Year Questions
The Districts of Assam are an important area of APSC Prelims preparation, and Previous Year Questions (PYQs) show that district-related questions are not limited to simply remembering district names. APSC has tested the Districts of Assam through questions on boundaries, administrative reorganisation, headquarters, rivers, wetlands, wildlife sanctuaries, important places, industries and other geographical and historical associations. The PYQs below provide a useful way to understand these connections and identify high-value facts for revision.
APSC CCE Prelims 2022
General Studies Paper I
Recently the Assam Cabinet approved the administrative merger of some newly formed districts with existing districts. In this context, which of the following is/are incorrect?
- Merger of Biswanath district with Sonitpur
- Merger of Hojai district with Nagaon
- Merger of Bajali district with Bongaigaon
- Merger of Tamulpur district with Baksa
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
With reference to geopolitical situation of selected districts of Assam, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- All BTR districts share border with Bhutan.
- Cachar district shares border with the States of Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya.
- The districts of Dhubri, Cachar and Karimganj share border with Bangladesh.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
APSC CCE Prelims 2023
General Studies Paper I
4. Match the following wetlands (List-I) with the districts where these are located (List-II):
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| a. Urpad Beel | 1. Bongaigaon |
| b. Son Beel | 2. Goalpara |
| c. Tamranga Beel | 3. Morigaon |
| d. Nandini-Sonai Beel | 4. Karimganj |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match the following places (List-I) with the districts where these are located (List-II):
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| a. Sitajakhala | 1. Dima Hasao |
| b. Silghat | 2. Kamrup |
| c. Kulsi | 3. Nagaon |
| d. Semkhor | 4. Morigaon |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match the following Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLS) of Assam (List-I) with the districts where these are located (List-II):
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| a. Bordoibam Bilmukh WLS | 1. Lakhimpur |
| b. Pabha WLS | 2. Dhemaji |
| c. Pani Dihing WLS | 3. Sivasagar |
| d. Gibbon WLS | 4. Jorhat |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match the following historical/tourist places of Assam (List-I) with the corresponding districts where these are located (List-II):
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| a. Ghuguha Dol | 1. Darrang |
| b. Patharughat | 2. Dhemaji |
| c. Sankhadevi Archaeological Site | 3. Nagaon |
| d. Baduli Khurung | 4. Hojai |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match the following places of Assam (List-I) with the districts where these are located (List-II):
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| a. Titabar | 1. Sivasagar |
| b. Doulasal | 2. Barpeta |
| c. Nazira | 3. Jorhat |
| d. Sarthebari | 4. Nalbari |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements are correct about the Scheduled Castes in Assam as per the 2011 Census?
- Scheduled Caste population constitutes about 7.15% of the total population of Assam.
- 16 sub-castes are recognized as SCs in Assam, such as Basfor, Bhuimali, Bania, Dhupi, Dholi, Hira, Kaibartta, etc.
- Nagaon district has the highest percentage of SC population followed by Cachar and Kamrup.
- The literacy rate of SCs in Assam is 66.76% with SC females constituting 55.52% and SC males constituting 44.48%.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
APSC CCE Prelims 2024
General Studies Paper I
On November 21, 2024, the Assam Government officially renamed the Karimganj district as Sribhumi, along with its headquarters town Karimganj, which will now be called Sribhumi town. The new name was inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s description of the area over a century ago as ‘Sribhumi’. As per Kabiguru Tagore’s description, the word ‘Sribhumi’ is referred to as
Which of the following sequences or statements concerning tributaries of the Brahmaputra in Assam is/are not correct?
- The North bank tributaries (from West to East): Sankosh, Manas, Puthimari, Pagladiya
- The South bank tributaries (from East to West): Buri Dihing, Bhogdoi, Dhansiri, Kopili
- The North bank tributaries (from East to West): Jiadhal, Subansiri, Ranganadi, Jia Bharali
- The River Barnadi forms a natural boundary between Darrang and Kamrup districts.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements concerning Tinsukia district of Assam is/are correct?
- It is the Easternmost district of Assam having surrounded by Arunachal Pradesh from three sides.
- It is an industrial district well-known for coal, oil and tea production.
- The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, which is well-known as Bhupen Hazarika Setu, is constructed on the River Lohit located in this district.
- The Maguri Motapung Beel is located in this district.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Rangsapara village, Goalpara district and Zion village, Dima Hasao district of Assam occupied the limelight in the last decade because
- the villages were evaluated as the cleanest villages of the State
- Rangsapara was evaluated as the cleanest, whereas all 25+ age group population of Zion had attained education level graduate and above
- Rangsapara village faced catastrophe caused by flash flood and Zion was devastated by landslides
Select the correct answer from the options given below.
Consider the following statements about oil in Assam:
- Assam is home to India’s first oil refinery, established at Digboi in 1901.
- The major oil-producing districts in Assam include Jorhat, Dibrugarh, but not Tinsukia.
- The Assam oil fields contribute over 50% of India’s total crude oil production.
- Oil India Limited (OIL) has its headquarters in Duliajan, Assam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
In which of the following areas, the first pig schools of India are to be started to enhance technical know-how and biosecurity about pig farming in partnership with Denmark?
Consider the following statements:
- The first Assam Assembly was inaugurated on 7th April, 1937.
- After the 1937 provincial elections in Assam, the Indian National Congress Party secured the most mandate.
- The Legislative Council of Eastern Bengal and Assam was initiated in 1905.
- Baithalangso, Haflong, Bokajan, Howraghat and Diphu Assembly Constituencies fall under the Autonomous District Lok Sabha Constituency.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
APSC CCE Prelims 2025
General Studies Paper I
Consider the following statements:
- Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Dima Hasao district of Assam.
- Dehing Patkai National Park is known as the Amazon of the East.
- Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park is the 8th National Park of Assam.
- Manas is the only biosphere reserve of Assam.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| Justice Soumitra Saikia Commission | Coal mining tragedy in Dima Hasao district |
| Justice Anima Hazarika Commission | Death of Zubeen Garg |
| Justice K. N. Saikia Commission | Protection of land rights of indigenous people |
| Hari Shankar Brahma Committee | Extra-judicial investigation |
Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Frequently Asked Questions — Districts of Assam
Quick answers to important questions about the districts, divisions and administrative geography of Assam.
How many districts are there in Assam in 2026?
Assam has 35 districts as of 2026. These districts are grouped into five administrative divisions.
What are the 35 districts of Assam?
The 35 districts of Assam are Baksa, Bajali, Barpeta, Biswanath, Bongaigaon, Cachar, Charaideo, Chirang, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Dima Hasao, Goalpara, Golaghat, Hailakandi, Hojai, Jorhat, Kamrup, Kamrup Metropolitan, Karbi Anglong, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sivasagar, Sonitpur, South Salmara-Mankachar, Sribhumi, Tamulpur, Tinsukia, Udalguri and West Karbi Anglong.
What are the five administrative divisions of Assam?
Assam is divided into five administrative divisions: Upper Assam Division, North Assam Division, Central Assam Division, Lower Assam Division and Barak Valley Division.
Which is the largest district of Assam by area?
Karbi Anglong is the largest district of Assam by geographical area.
Which is the smallest district of Assam by area?
Kamrup Metropolitan is among the smallest districts of Assam by geographical area and is the smallest district in the current district structure by area.
Which district was formerly known as Karimganj?
Sribhumi was formerly known as Karimganj.
When was Karimganj renamed Sribhumi?
The Assam Government officially renamed Karimganj district as Sribhumi on 21 November 2024. Karimganj town was also renamed Sribhumi town.
Why was Karimganj renamed Sribhumi?
The name Sribhumi was chosen in reference to Rabindranath Tagore’s historical description of the region as Sribhumi, meaning the land of Maa Lakshmi. The Assam Government also stated that the change reflected the aspirations of the people of the district.
Which districts are included in Barak Valley?
The three districts of the Barak Valley are Cachar, Hailakandi and Sribhumi (formerly Karimganj).
Which districts are part of the Bodoland Territorial Region?
The five districts of the Bodoland Territorial Region are Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur and Udalguri.
Which district is Guwahati located in?
Guwahati is primarily located in Kamrup Metropolitan district. It is the largest urban centre and the principal commercial and administrative hub of Assam.
Which is the newest district of Assam?
Tamulpur became a district in 2022 and is among the newest districts in Assam’s present administrative structure.
Why are the Districts of Assam important for APSC Prelims?
District-related questions can appear in APSC Prelims through Assam geography, administration, regional divisions, rivers, protected areas, headquarters and recent administrative changes. Students should especially remember district names, headquarters, divisions and important changes such as Karimganj → Sribhumi.
Which districts of Assam share an international border?
A total of 9 districts in Assam share international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh. Five districts border Bhutan to the north, and four districts border Bangladesh to the west and south.
Districts Bordering Bhutan: Udalguri, Tamulpur, Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar,
Districts Bordering Bangladesh: Cachar, Dhubri, Sribhumi (formerly Karimganj), South Salmara-Mankachar
Which districts of Assam are in Upper Assam?
The Upper Assam region generally includes Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Golaghat and Majuli. The official Upper Assam Division includes these seven districts, while the broader geographical term “Upper Assam” may sometimes be used more widely.
What is the capital of Assam and which district is it in?
Dispur is the capital of Assam and is located within Kamrup Metropolitan district. Guwahati is the state’s principal urban and commercial centre and surrounds the capital area.
1. Government of Assam — State Portal
Used primarily for the current administrative status of Assam,
including the present number of districts and general
state-level administrative information.
Government of Assam — Districts
2. Government of Assam — District Administration Portals
Used for district-wise administrative information, district
names, headquarters, administrative identity and other
district-specific details.
Government of Assam — Districts
3. Directorate of Economics & Statistics,
Government of Assam
Used for state and district profile information, administrative
statistics and supporting historical or statistical references.
Assam State Profile — Directorate of Economics & Statistics
4. Directorate of Land Records & Surveys,
Government of Assam
Used for Assam’s international and inter-state boundary
information, including the Assam–Bhutan, Assam–Bangladesh and
inter-state boundary lengths presented in the boundary section.
The source also provides the sector-wise breakup of the
Assam–Bhutan and Assam–Bangladesh boundaries.
DLRS Assam — Assam Survey and India (Assam) Boundary
5. Election Commission of India — Assam Delimitation
Used for information relating to the 2023 delimitation exercise,
including final delimitation papers and constituency information
relevant to the reorganisation of the four districts.
ECI — Final Papers: Delimitation of Constituencies in Assam
6. The Assam Tribune — 1 January 2023
Used for the contemporary report of the Assam Cabinet’s
31 December 2022 decision to merge four
districts ahead of the delimitation exercise and reduce
the number of districts in Assam from 35 to 31.
The report was also used for the four merger pairs:
Biswanath–Sonitpur, Hojai–Nagaon, Bajali–Barpeta and
Tamulpur–Baksa.
The Assam Tribune, 1 January 2023,
“Number of districts in State reduced to 31,”
Page 1, A Correspondent.
7. The Assam Tribune — 26 August 2023
Used for the contemporary report of the Assam Cabinet’s
decision to re-create
Hojai, Biswanath, Tamulpur and Bajali,
including the reported new composition of these districts
following the delimitation exercise.
The Assam Tribune, 26 August 2023,
“State Cabinet decides to create 81 sub-districts,”
Page 1, Staff Reporter.
8. Wikipedia — List of Districts of Assam
Used as a secondary reference and cross-check
for the district list, division-wise grouping, historical
district formation and changes in Assam’s district structure.
Official Government of Assam and Election Commission sources
are prioritised wherever authoritative information is available.
Wikipedia — List of districts of Assam
9. Map Attribution — Wikimedia Commons
The Assam district map used on this page is sourced from
Wikimedia Commons. The map is used with
attribution under the Creative Commons
Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)
licence.
File:
Assam districts map.svg
Author:
KEmel49
Source:
Wikimedia Commons — Assam districts map.svg
Licence:
CC BY-SA 4.0
10. Government Notifications & Administrative Records
Used where applicable to verify subsequent changes relating to
district administration, district boundaries, district names,
headquarters and other official administrative updates.
11. The Assam Tribune — 20 November 2024
“Govt to rename Karimganj district as Sribhumi,”
Staff Reporter, Guwahati.
Used for the contemporary report of the Assam Cabinet’s
decision to rename Karimganj district as Sribhumi.
12. The Assam Tribune — 24 November 2024
Report/statement concerning the historical association of
the name Sribhumi with the region and the Assam Cabinet’s
decision.
Used for the historical context given for the renaming.
13. The Assam Tribune — 25 November 2024
“New signboards for Sribhumi dist unveiled,”
Correspondent, Nilambazar.
Used for the subsequent implementation of the renaming,
including replacement of government signboards.
Related APSC CCE Previous Year Questions
These are internal ijinsights learning resources provided to
help aspirants connect Assam’s district and administrative
geography with previous APSC CCE General Studies questions.
These links are not treated as factual sources
for the information on this page.
APSC CCE Prelims 2022 — GS-I
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APSC CCE Prelims 2024 — GS-I
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Editorial note:
Sources are used according to the subject they directly support.
Official Government of Assam sources are prioritised for current
administrative information, Election Commission records are used
for delimitation-related information, and contemporary newspaper
reports are used for historical reporting of administrative
decisions.
Wikipedia is used only as a secondary reference and cross-check
where appropriate. Readers should refer to the latest official
government records where subsequent administrative changes may
have occurred.
The map used on this page is separately attributed to its source
and licence above. APSC previous year question links are provided
as internal educational resources to help readers connect the topic
with examination preparation.
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