Cities in Assam: District, Area and Population

Located in the north-eastern part of the country, Assam is a magnificent place comprising the mighty eastern Himalayas, Barak, and Brahmaputra river valleys. Assam was formed as an official state on 26th January 1950. Read along to know all about these cities in Assam.

List of Cities in Assam

Given below is a list of cities in Assam to help you find the best city to settle in. The state covers an area of about 78,438 square kilometres. Assam has a total population of 31,205,576, and has 12 major cities, and 33 districts.

Take a look at the following cities in Assam to help you find the best place to live in.

Name of the City	District	Area	Population (Subject to Change)
Dhubri	Dhubri	2176 km²	19,49,258
Dibrugarh	Dibrugarh	3381 km²	13,27,748
Karimganj	Karimganj	1809 km²	12,28,686
North Lakhimpur	Lakhimpur	2277 km²	10,42,137
Goalpara	Goalpara	1824 km²	10,08,959
Guwahati	Kamrup Metropolitan District	216 km2	9,57,352
Jorhat	Jorhat	1758 km²	9,24,952
Bongaigaon	Bongaigaon & Chirang district	2510 km²	7,32,639
Sibsagar	Sibsagar	1598.85 km²	6,92,435
Diphu	Karbi Anglong	2723.03 km²	2,89,850
Tinsukia	Tinsukia	3790 km²	1,73,000
Nagaon	Nagaon	3973 km²	1,57,084
Silchar	Cachar	122.62 km²	1,44,003
Tezpur	Sonitpur	546.69 km²	1,40,000
Lumding	Hojai	1686 km²	3,13,47

Disclaimer: The data provided for each city can vary according to the sources and is subject to change with time. This is a generalised list of cities with no categorisation. Refer to government sites for more accurate details.`

Interesting Facts About the Cities in Assam

Here are some interesting facts that you should know about the top cities in Assam:

Assam was the first site spotted for oil drilling in Asia.
Forests in Assam are home to the famous one-horn rhinoceros.
The state has its own anthem.
Guwahati is also popularly known as the “Gateway to Northeast India’ because of its great connectivity to travel to any region of the world by air.
In the Marigaon district of Assam, you will find the world’s largest market for dry fish. Dry fish is a popular and staple dish in many places in northeast India.
The world’s largest river island, known as Majuli, is located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
The world’s smallest river island where people still live is also situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
Assam is a host to about 53.5% of bird species alone in the Indian subcontinent.
Assam has two UNESCO World Heritage sites. They are Manas Wildlife Sanctuary and the very well-renowned Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary.

FAQs About the Cities in Assam

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Which is the biggest city in the state of Assam?

The biggest city in Assam is Guwahati. It has an area coverage of approximately 216 square kilometres. It is also the biggest metropolis in the entire northeast region of India.

Which is the second most populated city in Assam?

The second most populous city in Assam is Silchar. The first most populated city in Assam is Guwahati. In addition to that, Silchar is also tagged as the second largest city in the entire northeast region of India.

What is Assam known for?

Assam is very famous for its muga silk and tea, also known as Assam Silk and Assam Tea. The tea in Assam is known for its malty, brisk, and strong taste.