AssamState in Northeast IndiaState in Northeast India, IndiaAssam is a state in Northeast India, located south of the Eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra Valley and Barak River valleys. It covers an area of 78,438 km (30,285 sq mi), and is the second largest state in northeastern India by area. As per the 2011 census, the state had a population of 31.2 million, and is the largest by population in the region.
GuwahatiGuwahati (Assamese:), formerly known as Gauhati, is the largest 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. The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the 10th busiest in India, and the busiest in the Assam and North-East of the country.
List of state and union territory capitals in IndiaIndia is a federal constitutional republic governed under a parliamentary system consisting of 28 states and 8 union territories. All states, as well as the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Puducherry and the National Capital Territory of Delhi, have elected legislatures and governments, both patterned on the Westminster model. The remaining five union territories are directly ruled by the central government through appointed administrators.
MeghalayaMeghalaya (; lit. "the abode of clouds") is a state in northeast India, with Shillong as its capital city. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the united Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills. The estimated population of Meghalaya in 2014 was 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,429 square kilometres, with a length-to-breadth ratio of about 3:1.
ShillongShillong (English: , Khasi:), the capital of Meghalaya, India, is a hill station and the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district. It is the 330th most populous city in India, with a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the British of Scotland. Hence, they would refer to it as the "Scotland of the East".
Janata BhawanJanata Bhawan is the secretariat complex of the Government of Assam, located in Dispur, the capital of the Indian state of Assam. The complex houses the administrative offices of the state government and serves as the principal seat of executive governance in Assam. The multi-storey complex was inaugurated on 22 November 2004 by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.Basistha TempleBasistha temple (/bəˈsɪsθə/) is a Shivamandir located in the south-east corner of Guwahati city, Assam, India. The Temple in the ashram stands on the bank of the three mythical mountain streams—Sandhya, Lalita, Kanta—originating from the hills of Meghalaya, which becomes the rivers Basistha and Bahini/Bharalu flowing through the city. BasisthashramThis ashram is believed to be the home of sage Basistha.Government of AssamThe Government of Assam or Assam Government abbreviated as GoAS, is the state government of the Indian state of Assam. It consists of the Governor appointed by the President of India as the head of the state, currently Lakshman Prasad Acharya. The head of government is the Chief Minister, currently Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is the leader of the group that commands a majority in the unicameral Assam Legislative Assembly.
States and union territories of IndiaIndia is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, for a total of 36 subnational entities. The states and union territories in turn are each subdivided into districts, of which a total of around 800 exist. Districts contain further levels of administrative subdivisions. Under the Indian Constitution and laws, the states of India are self-governing administrative divisions, each having a state government.Guwahati Tea Auction CentreThe Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) is one of the busiest tea trading facilities in the world. It is located in Guwahati and its primary commodity under the hammer is Assam tea. It was established in 1970. It has seen the largest volume of CTC tea auction in the world.
Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra26°07′50″N91°49′21″E / 26.1306°N 91.8224°E / 26.1306; 91.8224Srimanta Sankaradev Kalakshetra, commonly known as Kalakshetra, is a cultural institution in the Panjabari area of Guwahati, Assam, India, named after the medieval poet-playwright and reformer Srimanta Sankardev. It includes a cultural museum, library, a children's park, and various facilities for preserving, demonstrating and performing cultural items and history.
JatiaJatia is a locality in the city of Guwahati. It is speculated to be the ancient capital of Assam, known under the name of Pragjyotishpura. The locality is a suburb of Guwahati, though it is claimed that the name Jatia itself is the remnant of archaic name pragjyotisha pura. It is a high-traffic area besides the G.S. Road along with Ganeshguri, Tarun Nagar, Jyotikuchi and Ghoramara areas.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.