Date of formation: Dhemaji District was split from Lakhimpur District on 14th October 1989.
Area: 3237 square kilometers
Density of population: 213 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: % - Male: 75.66 %, Female: 62.13 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:949
Boundaries of Dhemaji District
North and East: Arunachal Pradesh
South: River Brahmaputra
West: Lakhimpur District, Assam
Dhemaji District Average Rainfall: 2900 mm
Dhemaji District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 39.9 deg C
Dhemaji District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 5.9 deg C
Relative Humidity: 73% to 90%
DHEMAJI DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: River Brahmaputra, Dihingia, Jiadhal, Moridhal, Telijan, Kaitongjan, Laipulia Nadi, Kapurdhuwa, Sissi, Gai, Tangani, Guttong
Development Blocks: Dhemaji, Machkhowa, Bordoloni, Sissiborgaon, Murkong Selek
Assembly Constituencies: Dhemaji, Jonai
Dhemaji District Nearby Attractions
1. Bardoibum-Beelmukh Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Gerukamukh
3. Malini Than
4. Ghuguha Dol
5. Maa Manipuri Than
6. Rajgarh Ali
7. Garakhia Than
Dhemaji District Facts: It is one of the 11 most backward districts of Assam that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program.
Major Agricultural Products: Sali, Ahu and Boro varieties of rice, pulses, sugarcane, mustard
Major Industries: Sericulture, fishing, driftwood business, silk industry, fish drying
What is Dhemaji District Famous For: Fish varieties and silk production
People: Chutia, Ahoms, Sonowal Kacharis, Koches, Kalitas, Kaibartas, Mishings, Deoris, Kayastha, Brahman, Khamti
Educational Institutions: Dhemaji College, Moridhal College, Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Jonai Girls College
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
