Databank Journal on Sectoral Performance of Assam Districts - Volume (I)

The State of Assam is administratively divided into 35 districts, delineated largely on the basis of physical features such as rivers, hills and forested areas. Most of the newly constituted districts have been formed by reorganising sub-divisions of earlier districts. On 15 August 2015, five new districts namely Biswanath, Charaideo, Hojai, South Salmara Mankachar and West Karbi Anglong were created in addition to the existing 27 districts. Subsequently, on 27 June 2016, Majuli was declared a district. Carved out from the northern parts of Jorhat, Majuli is recognised as the first river island district in the country.

This issue of the NEDFi Databank Journal on “Sectoral Performance of Assam Districts – Volume I” presents a comprehensive assessment of inter-district variations across key sectors such as Demography, Forestry, Rainfall, Water Resources, Land Use Statistics, Irrigation, Livestock, Fishery, Sericulture and Handloom & Textile. Incorporating the latest available data, district-wise comparative analysis, graphical representations and growth trends, the publication offers valuable insights for informed policymaking, targeted interventions and the promotion of balanced regional development.