Which is the most populous district in Assam? [#2210]

Nagaon is the most populous district in the Indian state of Assam. It has a significant population of over 2.8 million people.

---

Nagaon is the most populous district in the Indian state of Assam. It has a significant population of over 2.8 million people.

78,438 sq km

---

78,438 sq km

Jadav Payeng Jadav "Molai" Payeng (born 31 October 1959) is an environmental activist and forestry worker from Majuli, popularly known as the Forest Man of India. Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He was born in the indigenous Mising tribe of Assam. Jadav Payeng was honoured at a public function arranged by the School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University on 22 April 2012 for his achievement. He shared his experience of creating a forest in an interactive session, where Magsaysay Award winner Rajendra Singh and JNU vice-chancellor Sudhir Kumar Sopory were present. Sopory named Jadav Payeng as the "Forest Man of India". In the month of October 2013, he was honoured at the Indian Institute of Forest Management during their annual event Coalescence. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He received honorary doctorate degree from Assam Agricultural University and Kaziranga University for his contributions.

---

Jadav Payeng Jadav "Molai" Payeng (born 31 October 1959) is an environmental activist and forestry worker from Majuli, popularly known as the Forest Man of India. Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He was born in the indigenous Mising tribe of Assam. Jadav Payeng was honoured at a public function arranged by the School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University on 22 April 2012 for his achievement. He shared his experience of creating a forest in an interactive session, where Magsaysay Award winner Rajendra Singh and JNU vice-chancellor Sudhir Kumar Sopory were present. Sopory named Jadav Payeng as the "Forest Man of India". In the month of October 2013, he was honoured at the Indian Institute of Forest Management during their annual event Coalescence. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He received honorary doctorate degree from Assam Agricultural University and Kaziranga University for his contributions.

Bakhtiyar Khilji's invasion of Assam took place in 1206 AD.

---

Bakhtiyar Khilji's invasion of Assam took place in 1206 AD.

The Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) is located in Borbari, Dibrugarh, Assam. It is situated in the middle of a tea garden and next to the Brahmaputra River. The AMCH is the first medical college in Assam and the Northeast region of India. It was established in 1947 and is a government medical school and hospital. The AMCH is a tertiary medical referral center for upper Assam and neighboring states.

---

The Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) is located in Borbari, Dibrugarh, Assam. It is situated in the middle of a tea garden and next to the Brahmaputra River. The AMCH is the first medical college in Assam and the Northeast region of India. It was established in 1947 and is a government medical school and hospital. The AMCH is a tertiary medical referral center for upper Assam and neighboring states.

Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.

---

Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.

The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, also known as Guwahati Airport, is located in Guwahati, Assam. It is the primary airport serving the state and a major aviation hub in Northeast India, connecting the region to various parts of the country and some international destinations.

---

The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, also known as Guwahati Airport, is located in Guwahati, Assam. It is the primary airport serving the state and a major aviation hub in Northeast India, connecting the region to various parts of the country and some international destinations.

Daojali Hading is a significant Neolithic site situated in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being one of the first and most thoroughly excavated stratified Neolithic sites in North-East India. Archaeological findings from this site include characteristic polished stone tools (such as celts and adzes), as well as distinctive cord-marked pottery, grinding stones, and evidence of early metallurgical activities like iron slag. These discoveries provide crucial insights into the agricultural practices, tool technology, and early settled life of the Neolithic communities in the region, with artifacts dated around 2,700 years old.

---

Daojali Hading is a significant Neolithic site situated in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being one of the first and most thoroughly excavated stratified Neolithic sites in North-East India. Archaeological findings from this site include characteristic polished stone tools (such as celts and adzes), as well as distinctive cord-marked pottery, grinding stones, and evidence of early metallurgical activities like iron slag. These discoveries provide crucial insights into the agricultural practices, tool technology, and early settled life of the Neolithic communities in the region, with artifacts dated around 2,700 years old.

Mahendranath Deka Phukan, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Monai Boiragi" for his literary works.

---

Mahendranath Deka Phukan, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Monai Boiragi" for his literary works.

Assam is one of the major oil-producing states in India, with significant petroleum reserves.

---

Assam is one of the major oil-producing states in India, with significant petroleum reserves.

Suryya Kumar Bhuyan was a renowned Assamese historian and scholar who wrote the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam. He was a pioneer in the field of Assamese historiography and his works are considered classics in the study of Assam's history and culture.

---

Suryya Kumar Bhuyan was a renowned Assamese historian and scholar who wrote the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam. He was a pioneer in the field of Assamese historiography and his works are considered classics in the study of Assam's history and culture.