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History

Dhubri is a commercial centre in Lower Assam.

Overview

Dhubri is a commercial centre in Lower Assam.

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838

Covering an area of 2,838 km2. including forests, riverines, hills etc. the district has become the most densely populated district in India with a density of 584 persons per km2.(As per 2001 census).

1874

Until 1874, Dhubri was mostly ruled by Koch Kings.

1874

In 1874, the British government created a new province named Assam Valley Province and incorporated Goalpara district area comprising three civil subdivisions Dhubri, Goalpara and Kokrajhar with the new Assam Province.

1876

The present Dhubri District is one of the three Civil Sub-divisions of erst-while Goalpara district, established in 1876 during British regime.

1879

In 1879, the district headquarters was shifted from Goalpara to Dhubri city.

1879

In 1879 the District headquarters was shifted from Goalpara to Dhubri.

Historical Sites

Dhubri-Phulbari bridge

Matiabag Palace

Panbari Mosque

Notable Figures

Dhubri-Phulbari bridge

Matiabag Palace

Panbari Mosque

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