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- Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- BJP
- 35 districts
Latest state brief
From 15 November 2026
State Overview
Anti-encroachment drives and infrastructure developments were reported across multiple districts, alongside ongoing administrative responses to a fatal highway collision near Kaziranga. Authorities also issued draft electoral roll updates and safety advisories.
Key Issues Across Assam
- Confirmed
The draft electoral roll added 2.18 lakh voters, bringing the state electorate to 2.52 crore.
- Reported
Authorities evicted families and demolished structures on professional grazing reserve land in Lakhimpur.
- Reported
Law enforcement agencies conducted operations resulting in drug seizures across multiple districts.
Positive Developments
Inaugurations of new sports and administrative facilities, alongside welfare distribution for vulnerable groups, were reported across several districts.
Citizen Action
Check newly published draft electoral rolls online or at designated local offices to verify registration details.
Districts of Assam35
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- Bajali 3.6L 78%
Baksa 9.5L 65%
Barpeta 16.9L 66%
Biswanath 5.6L 72%
Bongaigaon 7.4L 74%
Cachar 17.4L 80%
Charaideo 4.8L 75%
Chirang 4.8L 66%- Darrang 9.2L 63%
Dhemaji 6.9L 68%
Dhubri 19.5L 61%
Dibrugarh 13.3L 80%
Dima Hasao 2.1L 76%
Goalpara 10.1L 67%- Golaghat 10.7L 80%
- Hailakandi 6.6L 76%
Hojai 5.4L 74%
Jorhat 10.9L 83%
Kamrup 15.2L 80%
Kamrup Metropolitan 12.5L 89%
Karbi Anglong 10.1L 66%- Kokrajhar 8.9L 65%
Lakhimpur 10.4L 74%
Majuli 1.7L 76%
Morigaon 9.6L 70%
Nagaon 28.2L 71%
Nalbari 7.7L 80%
Sivasagar 11.5L 82%
Sonitpur 19.3L 72%- South Salmara-Mankachar 4.4L 64%
Sribhumi 12.3L 78%
Tamulpur 2.8L 72%
Tinsukia 13.3L 73%- Udalguri 8.3L 65%
West Karbi Anglong 3.3L 63%
District data
Population
Largest first
| District | Chart | people |
|---|---|---|
| Nagaon | 2.82 M | |
| Dhubri | 1.95 M | |
| Sonitpur | 1.93 M | |
| Cachar | 1.74 M | |
| Barpeta | 1.69 M | |
| Kamrup | 1.52 M | |
| Dibrugarh | 1.33 M | |
| Tinsukia | 1.33 M | |
| Kamrup Metropolitan | 1.25 M | |
| Sribhumi | 1.23 M | |
| Sivasagar | 1.15 M | |
| Jorhat | 1.09 M |
Literacy rate
Percentage of people who can read and write
| District | Chart | percent |
|---|---|---|
| Kamrup Metropolitan | 89% | |
| Jorhat | 83% | |
| Sivasagar | 82% | |
| Cachar | 80% | |
| Dibrugarh | 80% | |
| Golaghat | 80% | |
| Kamrup | 80% | |
| Nalbari | 80% | |
| Bajali | 78% | |
| Sribhumi | 78% | |
| Dima Hasao | 76% | |
| Hailakandi | 76% |
Sex ratio
Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity
| District | Chart | females per 1,000 males |
|---|---|---|
| Dhemaji | 960 | |
| Golaghat | 960 | |
| Nalbari | 960 | |
| Baksa | 959 | |
| Charaideo | 959 | |
| Chirang | 959 | |
| Kokrajhar | 959 | |
| Udalguri | 959 | |
| Bajali | 958 | |
| Sivasagar | 958 | |
| Darrang | 957 | |
| Dibrugarh | 957 |