Dhubri District

Population: 1948632 (2011)

State: Assam

Language: Assamese

Headquarters: Dhubri

 

Date of formation: Dhubri District was carved out of Goalpara District in 1983.  

Area: 1664 square kilometers

Density of population: 1171 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 59.36 % - Male: 64.20 %, Female: 54.26 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:952                                                                 

 

Boundaries of Dhubri District

 

North: Kokrajhar District, Assam

South: Bangladesh and Meghalaya

East: Goalpara District and Bongaigaon District, Assam and Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

West: West Bengal and Bangladesh

 

Dhubri District Average Rainfall: 2916 mm

Dhubri District Average Temperature in Summer: 28.65 deg C

Dhubri District Average Temperature in Winter: 17.82 deg C

 

DHUBRI DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Brahmaputra, Champabati, Gourang, Gadadhar, Gangadhar, Tipkai, Sankosh, Silai, Jinjiram

Sub Divisions: Dhubri, Bilasipara, South Salmara-Mankachar

Revenue Divisions: Dhubri, Golokganj (Golakganj), Agomani, Chapar, Bilasipara, Bagribari, South Salmara, Mankachar

Assembly Constituencies: Mankachar, Salmara South, Dhubri, Gauripur, Golakganj, Bilasipara West, Bilasipara East

 

Dhubri District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Sikh Gurudwara

2. Panchpir Dargha

3. The Mosque of Rangamati

4. Mahamaya Dham

5. Ramraikuti Satra

6. Terracota of Asharikandi

7. Pith Craft

8. Florican Garden

9. Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary

 

Dhubri District Facts: This is the second most populous district of Assam after Nagaon. Forest revenue is the highest contributor to the economy of Dhubri District.

 

Major Agricultural Products: Jute, mustard seed, wheat, maize, pulses, sugar cane, tea

 

Major Industries: Fish, meat, milk, egg, terracotta works

 

Educational Institutions: B. N. College or Bholanath College, Chilarai College, Pramathesh Barua College, Dhubri B. T. College,

 

What is Dhubri District Famous For: Terracotta and pottery items

 

Dhubri District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012

 

Places in Dhubri District