Dispur

Dispur is the capital city of the Indian state of Assam, located within the city of Guwahati in the Kamrup Metropolitan district. It was designated as the state capital in 1973, following the formation of Meghalaya in 1972, when Assam relocated its capital from Shillong.

As the administrative heart of Assam, Dispur houses the Assam Secretariat and the Assam Legislative Assembly, along with offices of the Chief Minister and various state ministries. The locality functions as the central hub for government administration, planning, and public policy in the state.

Dispur is part of the Guwahati metropolitan area and comprises a mix of government offices, residential neighborhoods, and institutional facilities. The area has developed to support governance activities and related services, while Guwahati remains the state’s largest urban and commercial center.

In terms of connectivity, Dispur is integrated with the wider city through Guwahati’s road networks and public transport systems, facilitating access to government offices and resources for residents and visitors.