List of co-districts of Assam
Co-Districts are decentralized administrative units in the Indian state of Assam. It was created to improve governance by bringing essential public services closer to citizens and enhancing administrative efficiency.[1] These units function as sub-district administrative divisions and are headed by a Co-District Commissioner.[2] In present the total number of co-districts are 49.
History
Assam became the first state in India to implement this specific decentralized administrative structure.[3] The initiative was rolled out in two phases:
Phase I
On 4 and 5 October 2024, the Government of Assam operationalized 39 co-districts across 21 parent districts.[4]
Phase II
In August 2025, 10 additional co-districts were inaugurated, bringing the total number to 49.[5]
Functions
Co-districts are responsible for delivering a range of essential administrative and public services at the local level, including:
- Land revenue administration
- Issuance of certificates (such as caste, income, and residence)
- Regulation of public distribution systems
- Exercise of magisterial powers
- Disaster management, including flood relief and fire compensation
List of co-districts
The following is a list of the 49 co-districts in Assam:
| Sl. No. | Parent District | Co-District | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhubri | Bilasipara | Bilasipara |
| 2 | Golakganj | Golakganj | |
| 3 | Bongaigaon | Abhayapuri | Abhayapuri |
| 4 | Kamrup | Rangia | Rangia |
| 5 | Boko–Chaygaon | Boko | |
| 6 | Palashbari | Mirza | |
| 7 | Nagaon | Kaliabor | Kaliabor |
| 8 | Raha | Raha | |
| 9 | Biswanath | Gohpur | Gohpur |
| 10 | Behali | Behali | |
| 11 | Lakhimpur | Dhakuakhana | Dhakuakhana |
| 12 | Dhemaji | Jonai | Jonai Town |
| 13 | Tinsukia | Margherita | Margherita |
| 14 | Sadiya | Sadiya | |
| 15 | Doomdooma | Doomdooma | |
| 16 | Makum | Makum | |
| 17 | Digboi | Panbari Road | |
| 18 | Sivasagar | Nazira | Nazira |
| 19 | Demow | Demow | |
| 20 | Jorhat | Titabor | Titabor |
| 21 | Mariani | Sukanjania | |
| 22 | Teok | Kenduguri | |
| 23 | Golaghat | Bokakhat | Bokakhat |
| 24 | Sarupathar | Dhansiri | |
| 25 | Dergaon | Dergaon | |
| 26 | Cachar | Lakhipur | Ward No. 2, Lakhipur |
| 27 | Dholai | Dholai Bazar | |
| 28 | Goalpara | Goalpara West | Agia |
| 29 | Dudhnai | Dudhnoi | |
| 30 | Kamrup (M) | Dispur | Dispur |
| 31 | Dimoria | Sonapur | |
| 32 | New Guwahati | Hengrabari | |
| 33 | Jalukbari | Jalukbari | |
| 34 | Darrang | Sipajhar | Sipajhar |
| 35 | Dalgaon | Dalgaon | |
| 36 | Morigaon | Jagiroad | Jagi Bhakat Gaon |
| 37 | Laharighat | Laharighat | |
| 38 | Hojai | Lumding | Bamungaon |
| 39 | Sonitpur | Dhekiajuli | Dhekiajuli |
| 40 | Naduar | Kusumtola | |
| 41 | Borsola (Barchalla) | Thelamara | |
| 42 | Rangapara | Rangapara | |
| 43 | Dibrugarh | Khowang | Khowang |
| 44 | Duliajan | Duliajan | |
| 45 | Tingkhang | Tingkhang | |
| 46 | Naharkatia | Naharkatia | |
| 47 | Charaideo | Mahmora | Moranhat |
| 48 | Karimganj | Patharkandi | Patharkandi |
| 49 | Ram Krishna Nagar | R.K. Nagar Town |
See also
References
- ↑ Staff Reporter (2025-08-12). "49 & counting: Eight new co-districts open in Assam, two more on August 13". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Assam: 39 sub-districts to become operational from October 4". India Today NE. 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "10 new Assam co-districts to be functional from Aug 15". The Shillong Times. 2025-05-14. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Assam launches 21 co-districts, leading the way in administrative reform". Syllad. 2024-10-04. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Assam to have 10 new co-districts". The Hindu. 2025-08-12. Retrieved 2026-05-03.