Sadiya

Sadiya is a town in Tinsukia district, Assam, India, situated on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra. It lies at the eastern edge of the Brahmaputra valley, near the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, and serves as a regional market and administrative center.

Historically, the site was an important center of the Chutia kingdom, which at times used Sadiya as its capital. After the rise of the Ahom dominion, the area came under Ahom rule and later became part of the British-era Sadiya Frontier Tracts, a frontier district governing the eastern frontiers. In the post-independence era it has remained a significant regional hub within Assam.

The population comprises Assamese, Bodo-Kachari groups and other communities; Hinduism is the major faith, with Muslim and Christian minorities. The local economy is based on agriculture (notably rice), fishing, and forestry, with growing tourism linked to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.

Sadiya is connected by road to other parts of Assam. The nearest railheads are in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh, and Mohanbari Airport in Dibrugarh serves air travel. The Brahmaputra river also provides traditional transport routes.

Nearby attractions include the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and the remnants of Chutia-era settlements and fortifications. The town reflects a mix of cultural and religious traditions evident in local temples, mosques, and churches.