Assam Sets Up 39 New Sub-Dists: Administrative Reforms to Take Effect from Oct 4

The Government of Assam has officially notified the formation of 39 new sub-districts, known as Xama-Zilla in Assamese, which will become operational starting October 4, 2024. This move is aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and bringing governance closer to the people.

The sub-districts along with their headquarters are listed as follows:

1. Dhubri: Bilasipara, Golakganj

2. Bongaigaon: Abhayapuri

3. Kamrup: Rangia

4. Nagaon: Kaliabor, Raha

5. Biswanath: Gohpur, Behali

6. Lakhimpur: Dhakuakhana

7. Dhemaji: Jonai

8. Tinsukia: Margherita, Sadiya, Doomdooma

9. Sivasagar: Nazira, Demow

10. Jorhat: Titabor

11. Golaghat: Bokakhat, Sarupathar (Dhansiri HQ), Dergaon

12. Cachar: Lakhipur (Ward No. 2, Lakhipur Municipal Board HQ)

13. Goalpara: Goalpara West (Agia HQ)

14. Kamrup Metro: Dispur, Dimoria (Sonapur HQ), New Guwahati (Hengrabari), Jalukbari

15. Darrang: Sipajhar (Sipajhar Town HQ), Dalgaon

16. Morigaon: Jagiroad (Jagi Bhakat Gaon HQ), Laharighat

17. Hojai: Lumding (Bamungaon HQ)

18. Sonitpur: Dhekiajuli, Naduar (Kusumtola HQ)

19. Dibrugarh: Khowang, Duliajan, Tingkhang, Naharkatia

20. Charaideo: Mahmora (Moranhat HQ)

21. Karimganj: Patharkandi, Ram Nagar Krishna (R.K. Nagar Town HQ)

It is important to note that certain sub-districts share the same name as their headquarters, such as Dispur, Jalukbari, Dimoria, New Guwahati, Sipajhar, Dalgaon, Laharighat, Dhekiajuli, Duliajan, and others.

The personnel appointed to these sub-districts include Additional District Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, and other supporting staff from departments like General Administration, Food, Revenue & Disaster Management, and Excise. Each sub-district will have designated staff, including Senior and Junior Assistants, drivers, MTS staff, and chowkidars.

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