Dispur


Dispur is the capital of the Indian state of Assam.
Dispur, a locality of Guwahati, became the capital of Assam in 1973. This was after Shillong, the erstwhile capital, became the capital of the state of Meghalaya that was carved out of Assam.
Dispur is the seat of Government of Assam. The Assam Secretariat building is located in Dispur along with the Assam Assembly House, MLA Hostels and the State Emergency Operations Centre. The Assam Trunk road and the G S road passes through Dispur. To the south of Dispur is the theologically important site of Basistha Ashram and the Shankardev Kalakshetra, a cultural centre created in the 1990s. Next to Dispur is the ancient township of Jatia.
Though it is well known as the capital of Assam, Dispur is also known for the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre. A large variety of tea is auctioned here. The centre has seen the largest volume of CTC tea auction in the world.

Politics

Dispur is part of Gauhati.

Weather

Dispur, being a part of Guwahati, has warm summers and cold winters. Winters are also accompanied by occasional rainfalls that bring down the temperature further. Monsoon season in Dispur commences from the month of June. Dispur monsoons are usually accompanied by severe thunderstorms along with heavy showers.

Tourist attractions

Being the capital it is a well-planned locale. There are many tourist spots in Dispur -
The capital Dispur forms an important part in the education of Assam. In Dispur two important colleges are situated - Dispur Law College and Dispur College. The Dispur Law College was established in 1993; the affiliation of the college is approved by the Bar Council of India. While the Dispur College was established in 1978 to cater to the higher educational needs of students after the capital of Assam was shifted from Shillong to Dispur. There are many government and private schools located in Dispur.

Healthcare

Dispur is home to many important hospitals like Guwahati Neurological Research Centre Hospitals.