Division: North Assam
Headquarter: Biswanath Chariali
Sub-Districts: 2
Revenue Circles: 4
Development Blocks: 7
Geographical Area: 2003.24 Sq Km.
Population: 719933 as per 2011 Census You can get detailed information about the private and government hotels of this district of Assam. Details about the hotel, location, address and contact details are provided.
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| Attained District status as Darrang District | In 1835 |
| Bifurcated to Darrang district & Sonitpur district | In 1983, Vide Govt. Notification No. GAG.213/83/1 dtd 14-06-1983 Modified Govt. Notification No. GAG.213/83/7 dtd 03-08-1983 |
| Bifurcated to Sonitpur district & Biswanath district | In 2016, Vide Govt. Notification No. GAG(B).27/2005/286 dtd 26-02-2016 |
| Biswanath District | 2016 |
Best Time to Visit :
| In Monsoon, Biswanath District falls in the Sub-Tropical climatic region, and enjoys Monsoon type of climate. |
How to reach:
Biswanath, the head quarter of Biswanath district is well connected by roads, air and rail.
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There are two routes from Guwahati to Biswanath Chariali:- 1. National Highway No. 15 ( via Baihata Chariali , Mangaldoi, Kharupetia, Dalgaon, Rowta, Orang, and Dhekiajuli, Mission Chariali)Distance : 263 kms. 2. National Highway No. 37 (via Jorabat, Jagiroad, Roha, Nagaon upto Kaliabor Tiniali ) and 37A (from Kaliabor Tiniali via Kolia Bhomora bridge, Mission Chariali).Distance : 246 kms. There are regular bus services from Guwahati. Taxis are available at Guwahati to bring you to Biswanath Chariali at an affordable rate. |
By Train:
| Biswanath district is connected by broad gauge line from Rangapara Junction. |
By Air:
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There is no Airport in Biswanath. Nearest airport is located in Tezpur under Sonitpur District. This is a civilian airport situated at Salonibari, around 60 Km from Biswanath town. Contact Airport: Airport Director |
Weather:
| Biswanath Chariali District falls in the Sub-Tropical climatic region, and enjoys Monsoon type of climate. Summers are hot and humid; with an average temperature of 29 °C. Summer rain is heavy which is both a boon and a bane for the people. A boon, for it provides natural irrigation to the fields; and a bane, as it causes the rivers to overflow their banks and cause floods. Winters extend from the month of October to February, and are cold and generally dry, with an average temperature of 16 °C. It gets quite chilly during late December and early January, on account of snowfall in the upper reaches of Arunachal Pradesh. |
Natural Tourism:
Biswanath Temple:
| Biswanath temple popularly known as "Gupta Kashi is located at the confluence of Bridhaganga (Burigonga) river with Brahmaputra. The ghat has a cluster of temples of different gods. From the stone posts, beams and other ruins found there it is believed that once there was a stone temple. During the summer the temple remains under water. Only in winter worship is done by constructing temporary shed which draws lot of tourists. On the third day of the Assamese Bohag Bihu festival, a mela is held there. One can visit from here the island of Umatumuni, an archaeologically famous place. |
Nagsankar Temple:
| Nagsankar Mandir is situated 15 km west of Biswanath chariali town, in a place called Sootea. The exact history of the temple is not definite. It was built around 4th Century AD. According to one belief, the temple was built by a King called Nag Sankar from Lohitya dynasty in the late 4th century. Nagsankar reigned eastern Kamrup (ancient name of Assam) in 378 AD. He was a great king and sent his representatives to his contemporary the Great Asoka of Maurya dynasty. |
Maa Kalyani Mandir:
| Maa Kalyani Mandir situated in Helem, Biswanath District |
Green Ashiyana Island Resort:
| Location: Uma Tumoni Island, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath, Assam |
Nomara picnic place:
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Nomara is a naturally beautiful site in Biswanath near Arunachal Pradesh Border. It is Located 26 km North from Biswanath Chariali Town. It is mainly famous for its natural beauty. Location:- Tinisuti, Biswanath, Assam |
Monabarie Tea Estate:
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Monabarie Tea Estate at Biswanath District of Assam is Asia's Largest Tea Estate. The tea estate is owned by the McLeod Russel India Limited, a part of Williamson Magor Group. Location:- Monabari, Biswanath, Assam, 784167 |
Biswanath Ghat:
| Biswanath Ghat is Located towards south from Biswanath Chariali Town. Biswanath Ghat is also popularly known as "Gupta Kashi". The town is named after the ancient Biswanath mandir. It is called Gupta Kashi, in comparison with Kashi during the golden rule of the Guptas. The ghat has a cluster of temples of different gods. A Siva temple was located at the confluence of Bridhaganga (Burigonga) river with the Brahmaputra. |
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