Chirang district

Chirang is an administrative district in Lower Assam that stretches across fertile agricultural lands where farming is the main economic activity. Farmers in the area grow rice, mustard, and tea as their primary crops.

The district was created in 2000 following the division of the former Bodo region, with Kajalgaon chosen as its administrative center. This reorganization aimed to bring local governance closer to the people living in the area.

Multiple ethnic communities living in the district maintain their traditions through year-round celebrations like Bwisagu and Rongjali Bihu, with each festival bringing the community together. These gatherings shape how people mark time and stay connected to their roots in daily life.

Transportation in the area relies on regular bus services and auto-rickshaws that connect villages to markets and schools throughout the district. These are the main ways people get around between different settlements and activity centers.

The district shares a border with Bhutan, creating opportunities for cross-border trade and cultural connections that visitors can observe. This geographic closeness shapes daily life and economic ties with the neighboring country.

Location: Lower Assam division

Capital city: Kajalgaon

Shares border with: Kokrajhar district, Barpeta district, Bongaigaon district, Baksa district

Website: http://chirang.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 26.52380,90.48380

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26