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Nestled in the northeastern corner of India, Assam stands as a captivating state renowned for its lush landscapes, diverse cultures, and historical significance. As the largest and most populous state in the northeastern region, Assam plays a pivotal role in shaping the socio-cultural and economic dynamics of this part of the country. As of the latest available information in 2024, Assam is administratively organized into 31 districts, each contributing to the state’s rich tapestry of traditions, ethnicities, and developmental aspirations. The majority of the newly constituted districts are sub-divisions of the earlier districts.
The merger of four District
The Assam government on the 31st Dec 2022 decided to merge four districts with four others and changed the administrative jurisdiction of a few villages. Biswanath district will be merged with Sonitpur, Hojai will be merged with Nagaon, Bajali will be merged with Barpeta and Tamulpur will be merged with Baksa.
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The State of Assam is divided into 31 Administrative Districts. Tamulpur is the Newest district of the Indian state of Assam, carved out of the Baksa district. On 23 January 2022, Tamulpur was formally district was formally created.
| # | District | Population (2011) | Area (km²) | Density (/km²) |
| 1 | Baksa | 950,075 | 2,457 | 387 |
| 2 | Barpeta | 1,693,622 | 3182 | 532 |
| 3 | Bongaigaon | 738,804 | 1,093 | 676 |
| 4 | Cachar | 1,736,319 | 3,786 | 459 |
| 5 | Charaideo | 471,418 | 1,069 | 441 |
| 6 | Chirang# | 482,162 | 1,170 | 412 |
| 7 | Darrang | 928,500 | 1,585 | 586 |
| 8 | Dhemaji | 686,133 | 3,237 | 212 |
| 9 | Dhubri | 1,394,144 | 1,608 | 867 |
| 10 | Dibrugarh | 1,326,335 | 3,381 | 392 |
| 11 | Dima Hasao | 214,102 | 4,890 | 44 |
| 12 | Goalpara | 1,008,183 | 1,824 | 553 |
| 13 | Golaghat | 1,066,888 | 3,502 | 305 |
| 14 | Hailakandi | 659,296 | 1,327 | 497 |
| 15 | Jorhat | 924,952 | 2,851 | 324 |
| 16 | Kamrup | 1,517,542 | 3,105 | 489 |
| 17 | Kamrup Metropolitan | 1,253,938 | 1,528 | 821 |
| 18 | Karbi Anglong | 660,955 | 7,366 | 90 |
| 19 | Karimganj | 1,228,686 | 1,809 | 679 |
| 20 | Kokrajhar | 887,142 | 3,169 | 280 |
| 21 | Lakhimpur | 1,042,137 | 2,277 | 458 |
| 22 | Majuli | 167,304 | 880 | 190 |
| 23 | Morigaon | 957,423 | 1,704 | 562 |
| 24 | Nagaon | 2,823,768 | 3,973 | 711 |
| 25 | Nalbari | 771,639 | 2,257 | 342 |
| 26 | Sivasagar | 679,632 | 2,668 | 255 |
| 27 | Sonitpur | 1,924,110 | 3,176 | 606 |
| 28 | South Salmara-Mankachar | 555,114 | 568 | 977 |
| 29 | Tinsukia | 1,327,929 | 3,790 | 350 |
| 30 | Udalguri | 831,688 | 1,852 | 449 |
| 31 | West Karbi Anglong | 295,358 | 3,035 | 97 |
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Largest and Smallest District in Assam by Area
Karbi Anglong district covering an area of 7366 km² is the largest district in Assam. South Salmara District is the smallest district in Assam with a total area of 568 km²
| # By Area | District | Area |
| Largest | Karbi Anglong | 7366 km² |
| Smallest | South Salmara-Mankachar | 568 km2 |
Source: Census 2011
Largest and Smallest District in Assam by Population
Nagaon District is the most populated district in Assam. Its Population as per census 2011 is 28.24 Lakhs. Majuli District with a population of 1.68 Lakhs is the least populated district in Assam
| # by Population | District | Population (Census 2011) |
| Most Populated | Nagaon | 2,823,768 |
| Least | Majuli | 167,304 |
Highest and Lowest Population Density
South Salmara District ( 977 people per km) has the highest Population density in Assam. Dima Hasao District with a population density of 44 people per km is the lowest-density district in Assam.
| # by Density | District | Density (person/km) |
| Highest | South Salmara-Mankachar | 977 |
| Least | Dima Hasao | 44 |
Source: Census 2011
Assam Districts - Density | Literacy Rate | Sex Ratio
| # | District | Sex Ratio | Literacy rate |
| 1 | Bajali | 974 | 76.55% |
| 2 | Baksa | 974 | 69.25% |
| 3 | Barpeta | 932 | 50.97% |
| 4 | Bishwanath | 970 | 67.16% |
| 5 | Bongaigaon | 966 | 69.74% |
| 6 | Cachar | 959 | 79.34% |
| 7 | Charaideo | 958 | 75% |
| 8 | Chirang | 969 | 63.55% |
| 9 | Darrang | 954 | 63.08% |
| 10 | Dhemaji | 953 | 72.70% |
| 11 | Dhubri | 950 | 60.00% |
| 12 | Dibrugarh | 961 | 76.05% |
| 13 | Dima Hasao | 932 | 77.54% |
| 14 | Goalpara | 964 | 67.37% |
| 15 | Golaghat | 964 | 77.43% |
| 16 | Hailakandi | 951 | 74.33% |
| 17 | Hojai | 955 | 75.37% |
| 18 | Jorhat | 971 | 82.10% |
| 19 | Kamrup | 962 | 82.15% |
| 20 | Kamrup Metropolitan | 949 | 75.55% |
| 21 | Karbi Anglong | 952 | 70.80% |
| 22 | Karimganj | 963 | 78.22% |
| 23 | Kokrajhar | 959 | 65.22% |
| 24 | Lakhimpur | 968 | 77.20% |
| 25 | Majuli | 955 | 78.60% |
| 26 | Morigaon | 967 | 68.03% |
| 27 | Nagaon | 968 | 70.20% |
| 28 | Nalbari | 949 | 78.63% |
| 29 | Sivasagar | 954 | 84.23% |
| 30 | Sonitpur | 952 | 70% |
| 31 | South Salmara | 968 | 50.90% |
| 32 | Tinsukia | 952 | 69.66% |
| 33 | Udalguri | 973 | 65.41% |
| 34 | West Karbi Anglong | 954 | 69.30% |
#The data is from before the merger of four Districts
Source: Census 2011
Assam District with Highest and Lowest Literacy rate
| # by Literacy Rate | District | Literacy Rate |
| Most Literate | Sivasagar | 84.23% |
| Least | South Salmara | 50.90% |
Source: Census 2011
Assam District with Highest and Lowest Sex Ration
Baksa district (974 ) has the highest Male-Female Sex ratio in Assam. Dima Hasao District (932) has the lowest male-female sex ratio in Assam.
| # by Literacy Rate | District | Sex ratio |
| Highest | Baksa | 974 females to 1000 males |
| Lowest | Dima Hasao | 932 females to 1000 males |
Source: Census 2011
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