What is the meaning of Kamrup?
What is the meaning of Kamrup?
However, “Kamrup” became a more predominant name in the later part of the history. There is a famous story which says the reason behind the naming of this place “Kamrup”: Lord “Shiva” married Parvati, the daughter of Daksha, a very powerful king of that time.
Is Kamrup and Guwahati same?
Kamrup Metropolitan district is one of the 34 districts in Assam state in north-eastern India….
| Kamrup Metropolitan district | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Guwahati |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Gauhati |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | Jalukbari, Dispur, Gauhati East, Gauhati West |
Is Kamrup a city?
Administrative headquarters of Kamrup Metropolitan district is at Guwahati city. The district occupies an area of 127.84 sq.km. The district has a population of 12,60,419 (2011 census)….KAMRUP METROPOLITAN DISTRICT.
| Male | : | 6,55,630 |
| Female | : | 6,04,789 |
| Sex Ratio | : | 922 |
| Density | : | 2010 per sq. km |
Which areas fall under Kamrup Rural?
Total area of Kamrup is 3,105 km² including 3,031.46 km² rural area and 73.54 km² urban area. Kamrup has a population of 15,17,542 peoples. There are 3,11,114 houses in the district….List of Blocks (CD) / Tehsils in Kamrup.
| # | 1 |
|---|---|
| Tehsil (CD Block) | Boko |
| Area (km²) | 514 |
| Population (2011) | 1,11,880 |
Can you tell another name of Kamrup?
Kamarupa, also called Kamrup or Kamata, ancient Indian state corresponding roughly to what is now the state of Assam, in northeastern India.
What is Assam old name?
Kamrupa
In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names ‘Pragjyotisha’ and ‘Kamrupa’ were used as designation for ancient Assam. Its antiquity can be established from the fact that it has been mentioned in the two great epics- The Mahabharata and the Ramayana and also in the Puranas.
Which is the smallest district of Assam?
South Salmara
Largest & Smallest District in Assam by Area
| # By Area | District | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Largest | Karbi Anglong | 7399 km² |
| Smallest | South Salmara | 568 km2 |
Is Guwahati a metro city?
The Guwahati Metro is a rapid transit proposed for the city of Guwahati, Assam, India. The system plan consists of 4 corridors covering a distance of 61.42 km in phase one of the Guwahati Metro….Guwahati Metro.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| System length | 61.4 kilometres (38.2 mi) (Planned) |
Which district is the highest population in Assam?
Nagaon
Assam Population Facts
| Description | Districts | As per 2011 census |
|---|---|---|
| Most Populous District | Nagaon | 2,823,768 |
| Least Populous District | Dima Hasao | 214,102 |
| District with Highest Sex Ratio | Baksa | 974 |
| District with Lowest Sex Ratio | Dima Hasao | 932 |
How many blocks are in Kamrup Rural?
9 Blocks
Kamrup Rural a district of Assam is having about 9 Blocks in its District. All the schools in the District are divided into different blocks….List of Blocks of Kamrup Rural District.
| Sr. No. | List of the Blocks in District Kamrup Rural |
|---|---|
| 2 | Schools in CHAMARIA block |
| 3 | Schools in CHHAYGAON block |
How many villages are there in Kamrup Rural?
Revenue Circle-wise List
| Sl No | Revenue Circle | Total Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Chhaygaon | 149 |
| 4 | Goreswar (Pt) | 27 |
| 5 | Goroimari | 78 |
| 6 | Hajo | 137 |
Which is the last district of Assam?
On 15 August 2015, five new districts were formed in addition to former 27 districts which are Biswanath, Charaideo, Hojai, South Salmara-Mankachar and West Karbi Anglong. On 27 June 2016, Majuli was also declared as a district….Districts.
| Sl. No. | District Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Udalguri |
| 33 | West Karbi Anglong |
Which district is best in Assam?
Assam: Darrang ranked best performing Aspirational district in Northeast. Assam’s Darrang district has been rated as the best performing district among the all 14 Aspirational districts of the Northeast.