There has been a fast trend towards urbanization in Republic of India significantly when independence in spite of the predominant rural nature of our economy. state is one in all those states of Republic of India, that is historically rural in character with agriculture and allied activities being the first occupation of its population. However, over the years there has been Associate in Nursing upward trend towards urbanization and it got momentum significantly within the post independence era.The growth rate of urban population throughout the half of the twentieth century in state.
Here is the the list of top 8 cities in Assam which has above 1 lakh of population and regarded as Urban Agglomerations (shortly U.A). There are eight UAs in Assam which urban areas are can be termed and call as city as per Government of India.
1. GUWAHATI
Population : 968,549
Civic Body : Guwahati Municipal Corporation
District : Kamrup Metropolitan & Kamrup Rural, Ri-Bhoi (Megalaya)
Division : Lower Assam
Guwahati is the largest city in entire North East India and definitely of Assam. The city is called as gateway of North East India. The capital of Assam, Dispur is a locality inside the city of Guwahati. The ancient name of Guwahati is Pragjyotishpur. The city is located in the bank of the might river Brahmaputra.
Guwahati has large number temples in the city and its nearby (e.g Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple which is located in the smallest river island in the world, Ugrarara Temple, Navagraha Temple, Bajali Temple etc, a list which will be very long if we won't stop) This is why the city, giving it the name "City of Temples". For the brief profile you Guwahati you may Google it or see Wikipedia here.
Notable establishments of Guwahati : Gauhati University, Indian Institute of Technology, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati Refinery, AIlMS, Cotton College (under construction) any many others
2. SILCHAR
Population : 2,29,136
Civic Body : Silchar Municipal Corporation
District : Cachar
Division : Barak Valley
Silchar is the second largest and populous city in Assam. City serves as the gateway to the Barak Valley division of Assm. The city is district headquarters of Cachar district and divisional headquarters of Barak Valley Division. City is situated in the bank of river Barak.
Silchar's notable establishments are Assam University, National Institute of Technology,
Silchar Medical College, Silchar Polytechnic, Cachar Paper Mill, Kumbhirgram Airport.
3. DIBRUGARH
Population : 1,54,296
Civic Body : Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation
District : Dibrugarh
Division : Upper Assam
Dibrugarh is third largest and populous city of Assam state. The city is headquarters of Dibrugarh district. Dibrugarh is one of the oldest urban bodies of the region. The city is surrounded by tea gardens from three sides and in the north side mighty river Brahmaputra is there. Currently the city is governed by Dibrugarg municipal board but there was proposal of upgradation of the existing board to a municipal corporation which will be the second municipal corporation in the state.
Notable establishments of Dibrugarh are : Dibrugarh University, Assam Medical College, Regional Medical Research Centre, Brahmaputra Cracker & Polymer Ltd, Dibrugarh Airport.
4. JORHAT
Population : 1,53,889
Civic Body : Jorhat Municipal Board
District : Jorhat
Division : Upper Assam
Jorhat City is the headquarters of Jorhat district and divisional headquarters of Upper Assam division. The city is the fouth (4th) most populous city and in Assam. Jorhat is also one of the oldest urban body of Assam in the line of Guwahati, Dibrugarg and Silchar. Jorhat is also last capital of Ahom Kingdom and called 'Cultural Town of Upper Assam',
Some notable establishments of Jorhat are : Assam Agriculture University, Toklai Tea Research Centre, Jorhat Medical College, Assam Womens' University, Jorhat Engineering College, North East Institute of Science & Technology, Jorhat Airport and Air Force Station
5. NAGAON
Population : 1,48,496
Civic Body : Nagaon Municipal Board
District : Nagaon
Division : Hills and Central Assam
Nagaon city is the headquarters of Nagaon district and divisional headquarters of Hills and Central Assam Division. Nagaon has highest population desitiny after Guwahati in the urban area. The city is one of the fastest growing city in the state. Nagaon is commencial centre of the Central Assam serving Golaghat, Dima Hasao, Hojai, Karbi Anglong districts.
Some important establishments of Nagaon are : Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva University, Nagaon Medical College (under construction), Assam Homeopathic Medical College, Nowgong Polytechnic, College of Fisheries etc.
6. BONGAIGAON
Population : 1,39,650
Civic Body : Bongaigaon Municipal Board
District : Bongaigaon and Chirang
Division : Lower Assam
Bongaigaon is sixth (6th) most populous city in Assam and 4th in terms of Area of municipal body. The city is the district headquarters of Bongaigaon district and proposed divisional headquarters of Lower Assam Division. Bongaigaon acts as the gateway to the Western parts state and commercial and industrial hub of the region serving Goalpara, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Dhubri, South Salmara districts. The city has high population growth rate and one of the fastest growing city in North East India. Urban area of Bongaigaon city spans across two districts after division Bodoland Territorial Areas District.
Some notable establishments of Bongaigaon are : Bongaigaon Refinery, Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station, Bongaigaon Polytechnic, Bongaigaon Engineering College (under construction), New Bongaigaon Carriage & Wagon Workshop etc.
7. TINSUKIA
Population : 1,26,389
Civic Body : Tinsukia Municipal Board
District : Tinsukia
Division : Upper Assam
Tinsukia is a commercial and industrial city of Upper Assam which is also the district headquarters of Tinsukia district under Upper Assam Division. Tinsukia has numbers of small and medium scale govt and private industries across it. Tinsukia is also divisional headquarters of Tinsukia Railway Division. Tinsukia has a high population growth in the urban area.
8. TEZPUR
Population : 1,02,505
Civic Body : Tezpur Municipal Board
District : Sonitpur
Division : North Assam
Tezpur is called the 'City of Eternal Romance'. Tezpur City is the least populated city in India and Assam as per Government of India. Tezpur is also district headquarters of Sonitpur district and divisional headquarters of North Assam division. The city is situated in the bank of river Brahmaputra which is has rich history and one of the tourist destination of Assam. Tezpur acts as the gateway to the North Assam serving Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Udalguri and some parts of Darrang district.
Some notable establishments of Tezpur are : Tezpur University, Tezpur Medical College, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur Airport etc.
The article is completely based on the sources of Wikipedia and other government websites of Assam and India Census.
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