Largest Cities in Assam

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Assam

1 Guwahati 962,334

2 Silchar 178,865

3 Dibrugarh 145,488

4 Jorhat 126,736

5 Nagaon 121,628

6 Tinsukia 116,322

7 Tezpur 75,540

8 Bongaigaon 67,322

9 Dhubri 63,388

10 Sibsāgar 62,104

11 Diphu 61,797

12 North Lakhimpur 59,841

13 Karīmganj 56,854

14 Goālpāra 53,430

15 Barpeta 48,824

16 Hāflong 43,756

17 Golāghāt 41,989

18 Bilāsipāra 37,739

19 Hojāi 36,869

20 Lanka 36,805

21 Barpeta Road 35,571

22 Kokrajhar 34,136

23 Hailākāndi 33,637

24 Lumding Railway Colony 31,347

25 Morigaon 29,164

26 Duliajan 28,626

27 Duliajan Oil Town 28,626

28 Rangia 27,889

29 Nalbāri 27,839

30 Margherita 26,914

31 Mangaldai 25,989

32 Silapathar 25,662

33 Gauripur 25,124

34 Mariāni 23,640

35 Digboi 21,736

36 Dum Duma 21,706

37 Dhekiajuli 21,579

38 Dhing 20,826

39 Chāpar 20,322

40 Dergaon 20,059

41 Bokajān 19,877

42 Sonāri 19,810

43 Biswanath Chariali 19,145

44 Nahorkatiya 18,937

45 Rangāpāra 18,739

46 Khārupatia 18,599

47 Nāmrup 18,432

48 Howli 18,301

49 Titabor Town 17,920

50 Jagiroad 17,739

51 North Guwāhāti 17,516

52 Tangla 17,183

53 Mākum 16,923

54 Hājo 15,977

55 Udalguri 15,935

56 Abhayāpuri 15,847

57 Lakhipur 15,633

58 Niz-Hajo 15,188

59 New Bongaigaon Railway Colony 14,896

60 Nāzirā 14,302

61 Ambikapur Part-X 14,283

62 Goshaingaon 13,933

63 Soalkuchi 13,917

64 Bāsugaon 13,849

65 Dhakuākhanā 13,502

66 Badarpur 13,298

67 Bijni 13,257

68 Doboka 13,118

69 Dhemāji 13,058

70 Digboi Oil Town 12,726

71 Gohpur 12,223

72 Sapatgrām 12,163

73 Bihpuria 12,016

74 Gobindapur 11,863

75 Nahira 11,790

76 Bihpuriāgaon 11,780

77 Lāla 11,771

78 Lido Town 11,717

79 Salpara Molandubi Pt.-I 11,709

80 Ambicapur Pt VIII 11,691

81 Pathsala 11,242

82 Chapra 11,220

83 Rahā 11,030

84 Gerimari Chapori 11,004

85 Gutlong Gaon 10,900

86 Dispur 10,812

87 Rengte 10,554

88 Umrangso 10,376

89 Kampur Town 10,371

90 Morongial 10,318

91 Chapakhowa Town 10,305

92 Dimaruguri 10,235

93 Khaira Bari 10,210

94 Bokākhāt 10,143

95 Kamalabaria N.C. 10,071

96 Kahi Kuchi 9,917

97 Bhuragaon Rev. Town 9,845

98 Sarupathar 9,827

99 Golaghatia Basti 9,809

100 Bhalukdubi 9,636

The largest cities in Assam represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Guwahati leads with a population of 962,334, followed by Silchar and Dibrugarh. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 03 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Guwahati's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 03 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 17,739 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,535,051.

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