The Top 5 Largest Cities in Assam

     Assam is comparatively the most developed and the most accessible state in the entire northeast India. That is why Assam is called the Gateway of the Northeast India. The capital of Assam is Dispur, located within the greater metropolitan city of Guwahati which is the largest city in Assam and in the entire northeast India. There are eight cities in Assam. The Top 5 Largest Cities in Assam are given below-

1. Guwahati.

     Guwahati is the largest city in Northeastern Indian state of Assam. It is also the largest city in the entire northeast India with 968,549 population according to the 2011 census. It is the commercial, educational and business hub of the Northeast India. Guwahati is situated on the bank of the Brahmaputra river. The Guwahati city is home to some of the most prestigious educational institutions in India e.g, IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Guwahati, Gauhati University, Cotton State University and Guwahati Medical College and Hospital etc. Among these, IIT Guwahati Guwahati is one of the top Engineering colleges in India and is always ranked as the 6th or 7th best Educational Institution in India. Guwahati is a Metropolitan city with numerous tourist attractions and exotic holiday destinations. Some of the most famous and the most visited tourist attractions in Guwahati city are - The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Island, Guwahati Planetarium, Accoland etc.

 Some Important Information about Guwahati:

      Location - The city of Guwahati is located in the district of Kamrup Metro in the Indian state of Assam. Kamrup Metro district was a part of Kamrup District earlier, which is now diveded into two separate districts viz, Kamrup Metro and Kamrup Rural. And the city of Guwahati is located is located on the southern bank of the mighty Brahmaputra river.

      How to reach Guwahati City - Guwahati City can be reached by bike, car, taxi, bus, train, air & by cruises also from different parts of India and from across the world. There's an international airport in Guwahati namely Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport which has a direct flight to different nearby countries such as Bangladesh, Thailand etc.

      Things to see & enjoy in Guwahati - There are a lot of beautiful things to see and do in Guwahati. For example, Assam State Zoo, Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra etc. are a must visit destination while you are traveling to the city of Guwahati.

      Best time to visit - November to March.

      Festivals celebrated in Guwahati - Guwahati is the center of Assam as well as the center of Assamese culture and cultural festivals. Some famous festivals celebrated in the city of Guwahati are Bihu, Eid and Christmas etc.

      Languages spoken in Guwahati city - Guwahati is the largest city in the state of Assam as well as in the entire northeastern states. Guwahati is home to the peoples of different races, cultures and dialogues coming from different parts of Assam and from different parts of the country. There are several languages or dialogues spoken in Guwahati. Out of them, the most widely spoken languages in the Guwahati are - Assamese, Hindi and English.

      The Climate of Guwahati City - The climate of Guwahati City is warm and temperate. The yearly average temperature in Guwahati City is 24.6 degree Celsius or 76.3 degree Fahrenheit. And the yearly rainfall in Guwahati is 1688 mm.

      Best Hotels to stay in Guwahati - The most famous and luxury hotels to stay in Guwahati are - Radisson Blu, Vivanta by Taj and the Lily Hotel etc.

      Nearby big cities - The cities located near Guwahati are Shillong, Nagaon, Tezpur and Bongaigaon etc. Out of all these cities, Nagaon, Tezpur & Bongaigaon are located in the state of Assam and the city of Shillong is located in the state of Meghalaya. And also, Shillong is the capital city of the state of Meghalaya. The city of Shillong is located at a distance of about 100 km from Guwahati. And Nagaon, Tezpur & Bongaigaon City are located at a distance of about 122km, 181km and 185km respectively.

   To know better about Guwahati city and its most visited tourist attractions please visit the below link -
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2. Silchar.

     Silchar is the largest city in the Barak Valley of Assam and is the second largest city in the Indian state of Assam with 628,985 population according to the 2011 census. Silchar is the capital of the district of Cachar and is the biggest commercial and the educational hub in the Barak Valley. And interestingly, Silchar was derived from the words " Shiler Chor" which means ' A bank of stones' in Bengali. Actually, Silchar is the simplified form of the words Shiler Chor. During the British regime in India, back in the 19th Century, ships were used to dock at the bank of the Barak river. Back at that time, the bank of the Barak river was fully covered with stones to better support the ships to be docked. Locally, stones were known as ' Shil' and river bank was known as ' Chor' in Bengali language at Barak Valley. So is the reason why the locals referred the respective valley as ' Shiler Chor' or later on as ' Silchar.' Silchar is home to some of the most prestigious educational institutions in Assam as well as in India, e.g, NIT (National Institute of Technology) Silchar, Assam University, Silchar Medical College and Hospital etc. Among these, NIT Silchar is a premier Engineering institution in India.

   For your better information, I would like to add an interesting fact about Silchar. The city of Silchar is home to the First Polo Club in the world, which was built by the Britishers during their regime in India back in 19th century. And also the first modern polo was played at Silchar.

 Some Important Information about Silchar:

      Location - The city of Silchar is located in the Barak Valley of Assam and is at a distance of 343 kilometers from the state capital Dispur/ Guwahati. It is located in the southernmost part of the state of Assam.

      How to reach Silchar - Silchar can be reached by almost all means of transport e.g, by roadways, train, air and by waterways also. There's an airport in Silchar named as Kumbhirgram Airport which is located at a distance of about 22 km from the city. It's a modern state-of-the-art airport & has regular direct flights to nearby cities like Imphal, Agartala, Guwahati and Kolkata. And the city of Silchar is well connected by railways to the mainland of India, making it easier for the tourists or visitors to visit the city from across the country.

      Top tourist attractions in Silchar - The most famous and frequently visited tourist attractions in the city of Silchar are - Dolu Lake, Khaspur, Maniharan Tunnel, Janiganj Bazar and Gandhibag Park etc.

      Best time to visit - October to April

      Festivals celebrated in Silchar - Some of the most widely celebrated festivals in Silchar are Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja, Bhai Phota, Eid and Christmas etc.

      Languages spoken in Silchar City - There are a different types of languages spoken in the city of Silchar. The most widely spoken languages in Silchar are - Sylheti, Bengali, Bishnupuriya, Dimasa and Meitei.

      Climate of Silchar - Silchar has a tropical monsoon climate. The annual average temperature in Silchar City is 27 degree celsius or 80.6 degree fahrenheit. And the yearly rainfall in Silchar is 3128.6 mm.

      Best hotels to stay in Silchar - The best and the most affordable hotels in Silchar are - Hotel JC International, Hotel Orbit, Hotel Holiday Inn, Hotel Barak Continental and Hotel Centre Palace etc.

      Nearby big cities - The big cities located nearby Silchar are - Hailakandi, Haflong, Sylhet, Shillong, Aizawl and Guwahati etc. Out of all these cities, Sylhet is located outside of India and is located in Bangladesh.

3. Dibrugarh.
 

     Dibrugarh is the capital or the headquarter of the Dibrugarh district of Assam. It is the largest city in the upper Assam and the 3rd largest city in the Indian state of Assam with 154,019 population according to to the report of the 2011 general census. It is also a major business and educational hub of Upper Assam as well as the entire state of Assam. The city of Dibrugarh is also home to some of the most famous and prestigious educational institutions in Assam e.g, Dibrugarh University, Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology etc. The city of Dibrugarh is well connected with road, railways, waterways and airways.

 Some Important Information about Dibrugarh:

      Location - Dibrugarh is located in the eastern part of Assam or locally called Upper Assam. The city of Dibrugarh is located at a distance of 437 kilometers from the state capital Dispur or Guwahati.

      How to reach Dibrugarh - Dibrugarh can be reached by car, bus, train, flight and by cruise ship or local motor boats.

      Top tourist attractions in Dibrugarh - The most popular and most frequented tourist attractions in Dibrugarh city are - Naharkatia Tea Garden, Barbarua Maidam and the Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary etc.

      Best time to visit - The time to visit Dibrugarh is in between October to April.

      Festivals celebrated in Dibrugarh - Dibrugarh is home to peoples of different faiths and cultures and so different types of festivals are celebrated throughout the year in the city of Dibrugarh. The most popular and widely celebrated festivals in Dibrugarh city are - Bihu, Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Christmas, Saraswati Puja and Eid etc.

      Languages spoken in Dibrugarh - The primary and the official language spoken in Dibrugarh is Assamese. Albeit, a few local dialects along with English are spoken in the city of Dibrugarh.

      Climate of Dibrugarh - The city of Dibrugarh has a warm and temperate climate. The yearly average temperature in Dibrugarh city is 23.2 degree celsius or 73.8 degree fahrenheit. And the yearly rainfall in the city of Dibrugarh is 2781 mm.

      Best hotels to stay in Dibrugarh - The most famous and widely popular hotels in Dibrugarh city are - Tulip Residency, Hotel Tea County, Hotel Square Park, Dibrugarh Club House and Homestay by the Tea Garden etc. All these hotels are located within the city of Dibrugarh.

      Nearby big cities - The big cities located near Dibrugarh are - Jorhat, Tezpur and Nagaon etc.

4. Jorhat.

     Jorhat city is the headquarter of the district of Jorhat, Assam. It is the second largest city in Upper Assam and is the fourth largest city in the entire state of Assam with 153,249 population according to the 2011 census. It is one of the largest educational hub in the Indian state of Assam. It is home to the Kaziranga National Park, which is one of the most famous national parks in the world and it is the largest habitator of the One Horned Rhinoceros. The most famous educational institutions in Jorhat are- Jorhat Engineering college, Jorhat Medical College, Kaziranga University etc. There is a Domestic airport in the city of Jorhat that connects it with different cities of India.

 Some Important Information about Jorhat:

      Location - The city of Jorhat is located in the eastern part of Assam. It is located at a distance of about 305 kilometers from the state capital Dispur.

      How to reach Jorhat - Jorhat can be reached by motorbike, car, bus, train, air and by cruise ship or motor boat etc. There's numerous daily bus services in between Guwahati and Jorhat. And also, you can hire a taxi to reach Jorhat comfortably.

      Top tourist attractions in Jorhat - The most famous and widely frequented tourist attractions in the city of Jorhat are - Cinnamora Tea Estate, Majuli Island, Hoolongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Raja Maidam and Sukapha Shamannay Kshetra etc.

      Best time to visit - October to April.

      Festivals celebrated in Jorhat - Peoples from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds live here in the city of Jorhat. Hence, various types of festivals are celebrated in Jorhat throughout the year. The most famous festival celebrated in Jorhat is Bihu. Also, there are a number of other festivals celebrated in this city e.g, Holi, Diwali, Christmas, Durga Puja, Eid, Laxmi Puja and Sarasi Puja etc.

      Languages spoken in Jorhat - The official and the primary language spoken in Jorhat city is Assamese. Though, there are a few other local dialects along with Hindi & English are spoken in the city of Jorhat 

      Climate of Jorhat - The city of Jorhat has a warm and temperate climate. The annual average temperature of Jorhat city is 24 degree celcius or 75.1 degree fahrenheit. And the average annual rainfall in the city of Jorhat is 2324 mm.

      Best hotels to stay in Jorhat - The most popular and the best in class hotels in the city of Jorhat are - Hotel Grand Palace, Hotel MD's Continental, Prism A Boutique Hotel and Hotel Gulmohar Grand etc.

      Nearby big cities - The big cities located near Jorhat are - Dibrugarh, Tezpur, Nagaon, Haflong, Guwahati and Shillong etc.

5. Nagaon.

     Nagaon city is the capital or the headquarter of the district of Nagaon, Assam. The city of Nagaon was formerly known as Nowgong. According to the 2011 general census, there are 147,137 residents in the city of Nowgong. Kolong river, a contributory of the Brahmaputra river flows through the city of Nagaon which further divides the city in two parts i.e, Nagaon and Haiborgaon. Nagaon is a city with numerous educational institutions. Nowgong Mission High School, the first school in Assam is situated in the city of Nagaon. Some of the most famous educational institutions in Nagaon city are- Nowgong College, Ramanujan Junior College, Assam Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva Vishwavidyalaya (University) etc. The Assam Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Nagaon is the first Homeopathic Medical College in the entire northeast India.

 Some Important Information about Nagaon:

      Location - The city of Nagaon is located in the middle part of Assam and is situated at a distance of about 122 km from the state capital Dispur/ Guwahati.

      How to reach Nagaon - Nagaon city can be reached by car, taxi, bus, train and by flight etc. The nearest airport to Nagaon city is the Salonibari Airport, Tezpur. Also, the city of Nagaon is located nearby the only International Airport in the Northeast India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport located in Guwahati. And the city of Nagaon is located at a distance of 143 km from this International Airport and can be reached roughly within 3 hours by car or by buses.

      Top tourist attractions in Nagaon - The city of Nagaon is home to several historically and naturally important, spectacular tourist attractions. The most famous and widely frequented tourist attractions in in Nagaon are - Bordoa Satra, Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Hojai and Jasingfa Aqua Tourism Resort etc.

      Best time to visit - October to April

      Festivals celebrated in Nagaon - The city of Nagaon is home to people's of different communities, cultures and of different socio-economic backgrounds. Hence, a varied types of festivals are celebrated in the city e.g, Eid, Holi, Diwali, Laxmi Puja and Saraswati Puja etc.

      Languages spoken in Nagaon - Nagaon city is home to the peoples of different cultures, tribes, communities and of different religious backgrounds. Hence, so many types of languages are spoken in the city of Nagaon. The most widely spoken languages in Nagaon city are - Assamese, Bengali and Bodo etc.

      Climate of Nagaon - The city of Nagaon has a tropical climate. The yearly average temperature in Nagaon city is 26.5 degree celcius or 79.6 degree fahrenheit. And the average yearly rainfall here in this city is 2401 mm.

      Best hotels to stay in Nagaon - The most famous and popular hotels in Nagaon city are - Hotel Blue Bird, Hotel Cordial Courtesy etc.

      Nearby big cities - The nearby big cities to Nagaon are - Tezpur, Guwahati, Jorhat and Shillong etc.

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       Guwahati is the largest city in Assam as well as in the entire North-east India with so many interesting facts that you might not know. To know more please visit the following link-
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       Assam is one of the most beautiful states in India with numerous renowned tourist attractions. To know more please visit the below link-
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     Assam is home to the most number of one horned Rhinoceros in the world. And also, the first oil-field in Asia was discovered in Digboi, Assam back in 1867. To know more such interesting facts about Assam please visit the following link-
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    And also if you want to explore the top 10 largest cities in India then please visit the below link-
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