| The Kamrup district in Assam is bounded
by Bhutan and Nalbari District of Assam in the North. In the south
lies the Indian state of Meghalaya. In the east is the Nagaon and
Darrang Districts and in the west it has Goalpara and Nalbari Districts.
The Climate of Kamrup is sub tropical with semi -dry summer &
cold winter. The annual Rainfall in the district varies between 1500
to 2600 mm. |
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| Being on the Brahmaputra valley, the district
is known for regular flooding of the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries
especially during the monsoon months of August September. |
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Guwahati, the most important town of
Assam belongs to the district. The district has a beautiful landscape
full of small hills with heights going up to 800 ft. The undulating
hillocks moves towards Bhutan on the north, and towards the Khasi
hills on the south. |
| The Brahmaputra River flows through the middle of the
district and is navigable almost throughout the year. The river is
widely used for transportation. Apart from Brahmaputra the other rivers
of the district include the Manas, Chaul Khoya, Kalangsuti
, Barnadi, Kulsi, Bharalu, Singra and Dibru. |
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| The district is divided into three Sub Divisions
which are Pragjyotishpur, Guwahati and Rangia. Major towns in Kamrup
district include Guwahati, Palasbari, North Guwahati, Amingaon,
Niz-Hazo, Soalkuchi, Rangia. |
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Kamakhya Temple : A major attraction
of the district is the temple of Kamakhya. This is considered the
greatest of all Shakpithas. Thousands visit the temple every year.
The temple is located in Guwahati on top of Nilachal hill which is
160 metres high. |
| There are several ancient temples in the
Nilachal hill, the most famous being the Kamakhya temple. A small
township known as Kamakhya has sprung up near the temple. The place
is also known for its natural beauty and it provides great panoramic
view of the Guwahati town and the river Brahmaputra. |
| Dispur : The capital of the state was
shifted to Dispur in 1973. Ever since the town has grown into a highly
populated area and has large number of shops and business establishments. |
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Other important places in Dispur
include
- Assam State Museum
- Cottage Industry Museum
- Regional Science Centre & Museum
- State Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden
- Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra
- Saraighat Bridge
- Guwahati Planetarium
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