State capital of: Assam

Main languages: Assamese and Bengali 

 

History: 

 

Dispur is the capital of Assam and is located in northeastern corner of the country. Dispur City became the leading city in the year 1973. The city was also known as the "Light of the East" and has inhabitation history since 2000 B.C. The city had been a small village earlier ruled by Varman of the local dynasty. The 18th and 19th centuries witnessed the fall of the Assam kingdom. The British began to take control of the region and the 27 districts with its capital at Shillong. It was during the reign of the British that the natural resources of oil, tea and iron were marketed around the world. After independence Shillong chose to become the capital of Meghalaya and Dispur became the capital of Assam. The city remains a central point to the state of Assam even though many consider it to be small to be the capital. 

 

Geography and demography:

 

The city is located in the Eastern Himalaya Mountains with the Naga Ranges bordering on the East. The Brahmaputra River, which flows directly through Assam, provides water to the city. The state of Assam including the capital is prone to earthquakes but they are not very high on the seismic scale. The population of the city was less than 2000 in the year 1981.

 

Climate:

 

The temperature in Dispur is different through out the year. The winters usually witness low temperatures of forty five degrees Fahrenheit and summers witness high temperatures of one hundred degrees Fahrenheit. During the winters the nights and early mornings are often foggy and it tends to rain a lot. The monsoons arrive during the month of June and thunderstorms also tend to occur a lot. 

 

Economy:

 

Tea is one of the biggest products produced by Dispur City along with rice, fruit and cotton. The main financial support of the city comes from agriculture. There are various industrial businesses here which are in controls of the government.  

 

Culture:

 

The city of Dispur is known as the cultural hot spot for the local people. There is various unique form of dancing rituals called Husari and Bihunas and these two exclusive are the backbone of the Dispur culture. There are also frequent theatrical performances are held called Bhawariya's. These acts include dancing, loud music and various forms of masks and costumes. The songs used in these plays are called Zikirs and include clapping and circle dancing in the form of ancient godly rituals. The traditional clothes and outfits are worn by men and women during festive seasons. The influence of Bengali dialects can also be seen on language. 

 

Tourism:

 

In spite of small population the city of Dispur is a hub for tourism. One can see the life of tribal people, hilly and grassy countryside the reign of nature. There are various Hindu temples, in nearby areas. The Kaziranga National Park is the biggest attraction here and has the one-horned Rhinoceros. 

 

Transportation:

 

Dispur can be reached by air through the Guwahati international airport which is about 18 km from the city and even the nearest railway station is located there. The city is also well connected through the national highways for road transportation.

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