| Sualkuchi শুৱালকুছি Soalkuchi | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Kamrup |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
Which is the smallest village in Assam?
Smallest district
- In terms of Area, South Salmara-Mankachar district is the smallest district in Assam with an area of 568 square km.
- In terms of population, Majuli district is the least populated district in Assam with a population of approx. 167,304.
Which tribe is largest in Assam?
Of the tribes found in Assam, the largest are the Garo, the Kachari, the Khasi, the Lushai and the Mikir. Of Mongoloid stock, most tribespeople speak a dialect of Tibeto-Burman origin.
What is Assam old name?
“The original name of Assam was ‘Asom’ and it was only the British who changed it as they could not pronounce it correctly,” Sarmah said.
Which is the richest city in Assam?
List of Largest Cities in Assam
| Rank | City Name | Density ( inhabitants/km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guwahati [Gauhati] | 4,439 |
| 2 | Silchar | 8,524 |
| 3 | Dibrugarh | 9,565 |
| 4 | Jorhat | 2,026 |
Which is the second largest city in Assam?
List of municipal areas in Assam
| Population rank | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | †Guwahati | 9,68,549 |
| 2nd | †Silchar | 229,136 |
| 3rd | †Dibrugarh | 154,296 |
| 4th | †Jorhat | 1,53,889 |
Which is the last district of Assam?
Bajali, the civil subdivision of Barpeta district has become the 34th, district of Assam. Bajali is located at around 103 km west of Guwahati.
Who came first in Assam?
The historical account of Assam begins with the establishment of Pushyavarman’s Varman dynasty in the 4th century in the Kamarupa kingdom, which marks the beginning of Ancient Assam. The kingdom reached its traditional extent, from the Karatoya in the west to Sadiya in the east.
What is the first language of Assam?
Assamese (/ˌæsəˈmiːz/), also Asamiya ([ˈɔxɔmija] অসমীয়া), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in the northeast Indian state of Assam, where it is an official language.
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Assamese language.
| Assamese | |
|---|---|
| Dialects | Eastern, Central, Kamrupi, Goalpariya |
Who was the first kachari King?
The Ahoms later installed Detsung as the king of the Kachari Kingdom with yearly taxes of 20 Elephant and 1 lakhs of rupees (mudras). But in 1536 the Ahoms attacked the Kachari capital once again and sacked the city. The Dimasa abandoned Dimapur and retreated south to set up their new capital in Maibang.
Who gave the name Assam?
The Ahom crossed the Patkai Range from Myanmar (Burma) and conquered the local chieftains of the upper Assam plain. In the 15th century the Ahom, who gave their name to the region, were the dominant power in upper Assam.
What Assam is famous for?
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.
Which is largest city of Assam?
Guwahati
How many city are there in Assam?
According to the data from the Census of 2011, there are 28 districts, 58 sub-divisions and 84 municipal towns in the state of Assam. There is only one city in this state with a Municipal Corporation – Guwahati.
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List of cities and towns in Assam.
| District | Dhubri |
|---|---|
| District H.Q. | Dhubri |
| Sub-division | Dhubri |
| Sub-division H.Q. | Dhubri |
| Towns | Dhubri |
How many revenue circles are there in Assam?
For administrative and revenue purposes, the state has 33 districts including four districts Under the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area viz. Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baska & Udalguri and 6 newly created districts viz., Biswanath, Charaideo, Hojai, South Salmara-Macachar , West Karbi-Anglong and Majuli.