Assam’s Districts & Geography
How many districts are there in Assam as of 2024?
Explanation: Assam currently has 36 districts after the government reinstated some merged districts in 2023. Earlier, Assam had 35 districts, but changes were made due to administrative restructuring.
As of 2024, Assam has 36 districts:
Baksa
Bajali
Barpeta
Biswanath
Bongaigaon
Cachar
Charaideo
Chirang
Darrang
Dhemaji
Dhubri
Dibrugarh
Dima Hasao
Goalpara
Golaghat
Hailakandi
Hojai
Jorhat
Kamrup
Kamrup (Metropolitan)
Karbi Anglong
Karimganj
Kokrajhar
Lakhimpur
Majuli
Morigaon
Nagaon
Nalbari
Sivasagar
Sonitpur
South Salmara-Mankachar
Tamulpur
Tinsukia
Udalguri
West Karbi Anglong
Bajali
These districts are divided into five administrative divisions:
Lower Assam
North Assam
Central Assam
Upper Assam
Barak Valley
Which is the largest district of Assam by area?
Explanation: Karbi Anglong is the largest district of Assam by area, covering approximately 10,434 sq. km. It is located in central Assam and is known for its hilly terrain, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage of the Karbi community.
Which is the smallest district of Assam by area?
Explanation: Kamrup Metropolitan is the smallest district in Assam by area, covering only 955 sq. km.
It includes Guwahati, the largest city of Assam, which serves as the state's economic and administrative hub.
Despite its small size, it is one of the most densely populated districts in Assam.
Which river is known as the "lifeline of Assam"?
Explanation: The Brahmaputra River is known as the "lifeline of Assam" because it is the largest and most important river in the state.
It flows for about 916 km through Assam, providing water for agriculture, transportation, and hydroelectric power.
The river also supports Assam’s unique biodiversity, including the famous Kaziranga National Park.
It is also prone to seasonal flooding, affecting millions of people every year.
Which district in Assam shares an international border with Bangladesh?
Explanation: Assam shares an international border with Bangladesh through two districts:
Dhubri – Located in western Assam, it has a long boundary with Bangladesh.
Karimganj – Situated in southern Assam, it also shares a border with Bangladesh.
These districts have international border checkpoints and are significant for trade and cross-border relations.
Which national park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park, located in Assam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (designated in 1985). It is famous for:
Hosting the largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses.
Being a Tiger Reserve with a high density of tigers.
Rich biodiversity, including elephants, wild water buffaloes, and swamp deer.
A vast landscape of grasslands, wetlands, and dense forests.
Manas National Park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but Kaziranga is more famous for its rhino conservation success.
Which region in Assam is famous for its tea gardens?