Most Dense in Assam

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Assam

1 Jorhat 36,523/mi²

2 Golāghāt 14,837/mi²

3 Bongaigaon 12,444/mi²

4 Guwahati 11,539/mi²

5 North Lakhimpur 10,335/mi²

6 Dhubri 9,121/mi²

7 Hāflong 8,857/mi²

8 Udalguri 8,804/mi²

9 Biswanath Chariali 8,252/mi²

10 Sarupathar 7,279/mi²

11 Dibrugarh 5,696/mi²

12 Tezpur 4,892/mi²

13 Hojāi 4,502/mi²

14 Nāmrup 3,538/mi²

15 Maibong 2,167/mi²

16 Bāsugaon 1,620/mi²

17 North Guwāhāti 862/mi²

18 Karīmganj 729/mi²

19 Silchar 619/mi²

20 Nalbāri 482/mi²

21 Amingaon 436/mi²

22 Nagaon 426/mi²

23 Barpeta Road 341/mi²

24 Rangia 270/mi²

25 Bilāsipāra 246/mi²

26 Dhing 228/mi²

27 Dispur 221/mi²

28 Sibsāgar 219/mi²

29 Chapra 200/mi²

30 Tinsukia 198/mi²

31 Morigaon 195/mi²

32 Badarpur 190/mi²

33 Goālpāra 187/mi²

34 Chāpar 186/mi²

35 Howli 175/mi²

36 Barpeta 171/mi²

37 Badarpur Railway Town 158/mi²

38 Pathsala 150/mi²

39 Jalah 140/mi²

40 Duliajan 138/mi²

41 Duliajan Oil Town 138/mi²

42 Dergaon 120/mi²

43 Chāngsāri 116/mi²

44 Mangaldai 114/mi²

45 Belsor 112/mi²

46 Kahi Kuchi 111/mi²

47 Bali Koria 110/mi²

48 Hājo 109/mi²

49 Niz-Hajo 104/mi²

50 Azara 98/mi²

51 Khaira Bari 98/mi²

52 Lāla 98/mi²

53 Soalkuchi 95/mi²

54 Kanisail Pt I 94/mi²

55 Digheli 91/mi²

56 Golaghatia Basti 91/mi²

57 Bhuragaon Rev. Town 91/mi²

58 Mosli Pt I 91/mi²

59 Batarashi 90/mi²

60 Niz-Bahjani 90/mi²

61 Doboka 89/mi²

62 Mairabari Town 88/mi²

63 Gauripur 88/mi²

64 Titabor Town 87/mi²

65 Lanka 84/mi²

66 Mariāni 81/mi²

67 Sapatgrām 79/mi²

68 Gohpur 79/mi²

69 Abhayāpuri 79/mi²

70 Sarbhog 78/mi²

71 Bangaon 77/mi²

72 Borpukhuri 77/mi²

73 Tangla 75/mi²

74 Rahā 73/mi²

75 Kakaya 73/mi²

76 Dhemāji 73/mi²

77 Sorbhog 73/mi²

78 Jagiroad 72/mi²

79 Lumding Railway Colony 72/mi²

80 Kokrajhar 71/mi²

81 Khārupatia 69/mi²

82 Nahorkatiya 68/mi²

83 Chatibor Gaon 66/mi²

84 Hailākāndi 66/mi²

85 Chandrapur Baghicha 64/mi²

86 Amguri 63/mi²

87 Takhlibilar Pathar 63/mi²

88 Thekashu Pt.-II 60/mi²

89 Silapathar 60/mi²

90 Kampur Town 60/mi²

91 Lakhipur 59/mi²

92 Pub - Dhaniram Pather 58/mi²

93 Uttar Athiabari 58/mi²

94 Golakganj 58/mi²

95 Kālāigaon 57/mi²

96 Nāzirā 57/mi²

97 Dum Duma 56/mi²

98 Sarthebari 54/mi²

99 Rupahi Town 53/mi²

100 Dhakuākhanā 52/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Assam pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Jorhat leads with 36,523 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Jorhat has 36,523 people per square mile — that's roughly 57 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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