Dhubri District
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Dhubri is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are located at Dhubri. The district occupies an area of 2838 km² and has a population of 1,634,589 (as of 2001).
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[edit] Overview
In the past, the gateway of western Assam was a meeting place of different racial groups which mingled together and formed a unique cultural heritage and historical background. The growth of blended culture in this region, particularly in the areas of language, art and religion is due to the continuous process of assimilation of various races, castes, and creeds of local people, invaders, and migrated people. Dhubri District is bounded both by interstate and international borders: West Bengal and Bangladesh in the west; Goalpara and Bogaigoan district of Assam and Garo Hills district of Meghalaya in the east; Kokrajhar district in the north; and Bangladesh and state of Meghalaya in the south.
[edit] Origin of the name
The name Dhubri comes from the tale of "Chand-Saudagar", where the main character of the story washes her clothes at bank of the river Brahmaputra. This particular place had a name called "Netai dhubunir ghat". The vocalist Pratima Pandy also sang about the glory of Dhubri.
[edit] Economy of Dhubri District
Dhubri District is primarily dependent on agricultural and forest products. The main source of income is paddy with surplus production. Jute and mustard seed occupy the major share of cash crops. From forest, mainly timber and bamboo add to the income, though boulders and sand are also available. Fish, milk, meat, and eggs have small contribution to the economy. Land revenue collection is minimal, whereas excise duty occupies much of the government exchequer. Devoid of any industrial production, the district uses more funds for administration, development, and welfare works than it provides.
Its rich natural wealth is yet to be explored and some believe that proper utilization of natural resources could provide a boost for the struggling economy.
Some important production and earnings are given below:[citation needed]
- Rice Production: 15,000 Tones (Approx)
- Forest Revenue: Rs. 40,00000.00 (Approx)
- Excise Revenue: Rs. 1,70,80,742.00 (2000-2001))
- Sales Tax Revenue: Rs. 10,13,36,902.00 (2000-2001)
Note: The tax department is believed by many to be corrupt, so numbers such as these are viewed with suspicion.
[edit] Major sub-divisions and circles
Bilasipara(sub-div),Chapar(circle)
| State of Assam Assam Topics | History | Politics | People of Assam |
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| Capital | Dispur |
| Districts | Barpeta | Bongaigaon | Cachar | Darrang | Dhubri | Dibrugarh | Dhemaji | Golaghat | Goalpara | Hailakandi | Jorhat | Karbi Anglong | Kokrajhar | Kamrup | Karimganj | Lakhimpur | Marigaon | North Cachar Hills | Nagaon | Nalbari | Sibsagar | Sonitpur | Tinsukia |
| Major cities | Barpeta • Bongaigaon • Dhubri • Dibrugarh • Diphu • Goalpara • Guwahati • Jorhat • Karimganj • Nagaon • North Lakhimpur • Sibsagar • Silchar • Tezpur • Tinsukia |
