Central Assam division | |
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Country | India |
State | Assam |
Capital | Nagaon |
Notable places | Nagaon, Hojai and Jagiroad |
Area | |
• Total | 21,001 km2 (8,109 sq mi) |
Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 4,342,814 |
• Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
Central Assam is an administrative division of Assam under the jurisdiction of a Division Commissioner, who is officially stationed at Nagaon. It consists of the following districts: Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, Hojai, Nagaon and Marigaon. [1]
Hills and Central Assam division comprises mainly 6 districts, Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, Hojai, Nagaon and Marigaon.
Code [2] | District | Headquarter | Population (2011) [3] | Area (km2) | Density (/km2) |
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NG | Nagaon | Nagaon | 1,892,550 | 2,287 | 830 |
MG | Morigaon | Morigaon | 957,423 | 1,704 | 560 |
KA | Karbi Anglong # | Diphu | 660,955 | 10,434 | 63 |
HJ | Hojai | Sankardev Nagar | 931,218 | 1,686 | 550 |
DH | Dima Hasao | Haflong | 214,102 | 4,890 | 43 |
WK | West Karbi Anglong # | Hamren | 295,358 | 3,035 | 97 |
Total | 6 | — | 4,342,814 | 20845 | 208.82 |
# Districts within the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.
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