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Is the capital of Assam Dispur or Guwahati?
Dispur, a locality of Guwahati, became the capital of Assam in 1973. This was after Shillong, the erstwhile capital, became the capital of the state of Meghalaya that was carved out of Assam. Dispur is the seat of Government of Assam….
| Dispur | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| Region | Western Assam |
| District | Kamrup Metropolitan |
Which States capital is Dispur?
Assam
Dispur/State
What is new capital of Assam?
Dispur
Assam/Capitals
What is the state of Dispur Guwahati?
How many capitals are there in Assam?
| Assam | |
|---|---|
| Statehood | 26 January 1950 |
| Capital | Dispur |
| Largest city | Guwahati |
| Districts | 34 |
Is Guwahati a city or town?
Guwahati (/ɡuːəˈhɑːti/, Assamese: [guwaɦati]; formerly rendered Gauhati /ɡaʊˈhɑːti/) is the biggest city of the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam.
What is Bihar capital?
Patna
Bihar/Capitals
Patna, ancient Pataliputra, city, capital of Bihar state, northern India. It lies about 290 miles (470 km) northwest of Kolkata (Calcutta). Patna is one of the oldest cities in India. During the Mughal period it was known as Azimabad.
What is the capital of Assam?
Dispur /dɪsˈpʊər/ ( pronunciation (help·info)) is the capital of the Indian state of Assam . Dispur, a locality of Guwahati, became the capital of Assam in 1973. This was after Shillong, the erstwhile capital, became the capital of the state of Meghalaya that was carved out of Assam. Dispur is the seat of Government of Assam.
Why is Dispur the capital of Assam instead of Shillong?
It all started out with Dispur as the administrative region of Assam. When Assam was a bigger state before the division, the capital was in Shillong. After the formation of Meghalaya as a separate state, the capital had to be shifted and Dispur became the new capital.
What is the capital of Meghalaya?
This was after Shillong, the erstwhile capital, became the capital of the state of Meghalaya that was carved out of Assam. Dispur is the seat of Government of Assam.
What are some interesting places to visit in Assam?
The Assam Trunk road and the G S road passes through Dispur. To the south of Dispur is the theologically important site of Basistha Ashram and the Shankardev Kalakshetra, a cultural centre created in the 1990s. Next to Dispur is the ancient township of Jatia .