List of cities in Assam

Urban Agglomerations / Cities having population 1 lakh and above
#	Name	Government	District	Population 2011	Male	Female	Population below 5 yrs	Literacy Rate
1	Guwahati	Municipal Corporation	Kamrup Metropolitan	968,549	505,542	463,007	43,537	91.12
2	Silchar	Municipal Board	Cachar	229,136	115,497	113,639	22,976	90.26
3	Dibrugarh	Municipal Board	Dibrugarh	154,296	80,757	71,539	14,314	89.19
4	Jorhat	Municipal Board	Jorhat	153,889	78,896	74993	21,873	91.18
5	Bongaigaon	Municipal Board	Bongaigaon & Chirang	139,650	63,513	61,484	14,653	86.52
5	Tinsukia	Municipal Board	Tinsukia	126,389	67,404	58,985	12,576	89.03
6	Tezpur	Municipal Board	Sonitpur	102,505	52,313	50,192	9,835	90.17

Assam

Assam is a state located in northeastern India and is known for its rich biodiversity and tea plantations. The state"s capital is Dispur, and it is home to several ethnic groups, including the Assamese, Bodo, and Karbi. Assam"s economy is driven by agriculture, with tea being the primary cash crop grown. The state is also known for its rich wildlife, including the one-horned rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger. The state has several notable tourist destinations, including the Kaziranga National Park, the Kamakhya Temple, and the Assam State Museum.