State / UT capital
Dispur
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Overview
Dispur is the capital of Assam. It is part of the Guwahati urban area on the south bank of the Brahmaputra.
The capital moved here from Shillong in 1973, after Meghalaya was carved out of Assam.
Assam's legislative assembly and secretariat are located at Dispur.
Geography and key facts
- Capital of Assam
- Within Guwahati, on the Brahmaputra
- Capital since 1973
- Earlier capital: Shillong
Why it matters for UPSC
Capital shifts after reorganisation are worth remembering – Shillong (Meghalaya), Dispur (Assam).
Note for UPSC
Capital of Assam.
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Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Dispur yet.
Key facts
- Type
- State / UT capital
- State / UT
- Assam
- Coordinates
- 26.150°N, 91.770°E
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In the lessons
- Linguistic Reorganisation of States (map lesson)
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