Lower Assam division
Lower Assam Division | |
|---|---|
Guwahati is the important and most developed city in Lower Assam division | |
The five divisions of Assam | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| Capital | Rangia |
| Largest City | Guwahati |
| Area | |
• Total | 22,024 km2 (8,504 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 11,252,365 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Lower Assam division is one of the 5 administrative divisions of Assam in India. It was formed in 1874, consisting of the undivided Kamrup district of Western Assam, undivided Darrang and Nagaon districts of Central Assam and Khasi & Jaintia hills of Meghalaya, created for revenue purposes. The division is under the jurisdiction of a Commissioner, who is stationed at Guwahati. The division currently covers the Western Brahmaputa Valley. Shri Jayant Narlikar, IAS is the current Commissioner of Lower Assam division.