Dispur has been accorded the status of Capital of Assam. Dispur came into the limelight in the year 1973. Ever since its entry into main corridors of national importance, Dispur in Assam never stooped proceeding towards a bright future. The land of Dispur is populated by 1700 inhabitants (census 1991).

The official language of Dispur which is used in every operational domain of the place is Assamese. People of Dispur owe their origin to various ancient civilizations. From Burmans to Tibetans, all categories of ethnic people are known to have had a permanent base in Dispur.

The cultural ecstasy of Dispur is another major attraction of the place. Apart from the famous Bihu festival which is an integral part of the Assamese tradition, Husari dance is also quite popular in Dispur.

As far as the economic sector of Dispur is concerned, Tea estates have a significant contribution. In fact the revenue earned by the Tea exports is counted for around 15% of the total revenue of the globe. However, there are many other industries in Dispur that strengthens the very base of its economy. Some of these are:

Agriculture
Minerals
Wooden products
Mining
Weaving

The land of Dispur is enriched with many sacred shrines. Blessed with historical past, Dispur flaunts a number of holy temples like Navagraha temple, Kamakhya Temple, and Surya Pahar Temple.

With an ancient heritage, Dispur, Capital of Assam, is quite affluent in all its operational domains such as cultural diversity, economic status and social unity.

Last Updated on 10 January 2011