Top Places to visit in Dhubri, Assam

AskGif19 April 2019Updated: 19 April 2019 7 min read

1Dhubri is an ancient town in Assam, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, with significant historical importance.
2The district is predominantly Muslim, with approximately 75% of its population identifying as Muslim, making it a Muslim majority area in Assam.
3Dhubri serves as an educational hub, housing several colleges and schools, including the historic Bhola Nath College established in 1946.

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"Dhubri is an ancient town in Assam, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, with significant historical importance."

— Top Places to visit in Dhubri, Assam

Dhubri (Pron: ˈdhʊbri) (Assamese:ধুবৰী) is the headquarter of Dhubri district (Assam) India. It is an old town on the bank of the Brahmaputra river, with historical significance. In 1883, the town was first constituted as a Municipal Board under British regime. It is situated about 277.4 kilometres (172 mi) west from Dispur, the state capital of Assam.

Dhubri District (Pron:ˈdʊbri) is an administrative district in the Indian state of Assam. The district headquarters are located at Dhubri town which is situated at ~290 km from Guwahati, the state capital. This was also the headquarters of erstwhile undivided Goalpara district which was created in 1876 by the British government. In 1983, Goalpara district was divided into four districts and Dhubri is one among those. The Dhubri district is one among the many Muslim Majority districts of Assam. About 75% of population is Muslim in Dhubri.

As of 2011 it is the second most populous district of Assam (out of 27), after Nagaon.

Divisions

At present there are two sub-divisions:

Dhubri (Sadar)

Bilasipara

The district has 8 revenue circles and 7 tahsils. It has 8 police stations and 4 basic towns.

There are five Assam Legislative Assembly constituencies in this district: Dhubri, Gauripur, Golakganj, Bilasipara West, and Bilasipara East. All five are in the Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency.

Dhubri was an important commercial centre and had a busy river port particularly for jute. Dhubri is called the "Land of Rivers" as it is covered three sides by Brahmaputra and Gadadhar rivers.

Educational Institutes

College

Bhola Nath College at Dhubri

CATS Dhubri (Lab)

Bholanath College or B. N. College (Established in 1946) is the oldest and premier college in western Assam.

Dhubri Law College

Dhubri Girls' College

Dhubri B. Ed College

Dhubri Medical College

Ajmal College of Arts & Science

Greenfield Junior College Dhubri

Royal Public Junior College

Dhubri College of Arts & Science

Elite Academy, Hatsingimari

Hamidabad College

Hatsingimari junior College

Hatsingimari College,Hatsingimari

Namoni Axom Jatiya Vidhayalaya, Hatsingimari

Chilarai college

Birat Nagar Junior college

Bilasipara College

P.B College

School

Bidyapara Boys Higher Secondary School, Dhubri

Government Boys Higher Secondary School

Sishu Pathsala Higher Secondary School

Government Girls Higher Secondary School

Vivekananda Vidyapith

Dhubri Municipal High School

Jawahar Hindi High School

Sankardev Shishu Bidya Niketan, Dhubri

Bidyapara Girls High School

S.P. English Medium High School

Happy Convent School

St. Agastya School

Bethel Baptist Mission School

Paradise Convent School

Elite Academy, Hatsingimari

128 no. Bidyapara LP School

Jamadarhat Janata Higher Secondary School

Rasaraj Jatiya Vidlaya

Dhubri Jatiya Vidlaya

Brahmaputra Jatiya Vidyalaya

Dhep Dhepi Higher Secondary School

Balajan Higher Secondary School

Kismat Hasdaha High School

Jagomahan Vidyapith

Culture & festivals

More than 50,000 Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims assemble in this historic shrine every year in the month of December to mark the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, which starts on 3 December with great solemnity and ceremony. Sikhs call the week long reverence of Sahidee-Guru-Parav which is marked with a massive procession. Guru Tegh Bahadur thus earned the affectionate title of "Hind-di-Chadar" or the Shield of Hind dates back to Hindustan.

Culture

Terracotta and pottery craft

Dhubri district of Assam have occupied a pivotal position in terracotta market of the world. The Assamese terracotta art and culture took its birth at Asharikandi, a small village near Gauripur town in Dhubri district. More than 80% families of this craft village are engaged in this ethnic based art (handicraft) and pass their life after selling these terracotta products in the national and international markets.

Places of interest

The main places of interest in Dhubri district include Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Mahamaya Dham, Rangamati or Panbari Mosque, the oldest mosque in entire northeast region of India, Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, Florican Garden and Panchpeer Dargah.

This place is famous for the Sikh Gurdwara namely Gurdwara Damdama Sahib or Thara Sahib which was constructed in memory of visit of First Sikh Guru Nanak Dev (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ, Hindi: गुरु नानक, Urdu: گرونانک Guru Nānak) and later it was followed by visit of Ninth guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ਼ ਬਹਾਦੁਰ, Hindi: गुरू तेग़ बहादुर) and the Gurdwara is named as Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. Hence, it has great importance for Sikh community.

Main towns in Dhubri district are Dhubri, Gauripur, Bilasipara, Golakganj, Tamarhat, Sapatgram, Chapar, Hatsingimari, Mankachar, Agomani etc.

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhubri_district

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1. Mahamaya Dham

Mahamaya Dham of Bogribari, about 30-35 Km.east from Dhubri town is next to Kamakhya Than (Guwahati) and Madan-Mohan (Cooch Behar) in its attraction to the pilgrims and tourists. Originaly the famous mother Goddess Mahamaya of Parvatjowar was worshipped by the local people like Kacharies, Koches and Nath etc. It was the presiding deity of the Jaminder of Parvatjowar. Now-a-days the mother Mahamaya is worshipped by all Hindus.

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2. Rangamati Mosque

The very famous Rangamati Mosque was built during 17th century by Hussain Shah, the Governor of Bengal.This Mosque belongs to pre-Mughal period which can be recognised from its typical architectural design. It is about 25Kms away from Dhubri Town. It may be mentioned that Rangamati area was once a very prosperous during thereign of the Koch rulers.It was also frontier post of the Koch rulers. During Mughal regime Rangamati was a great fort of the invading Mughal Army. This unique Mosque was used as a prayer place by the Mohmmedan Soldiers. There is also a Idgah and a deep Well which were also constructed during the same period.

3. Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegbahadur Sahibji

In the heart of the Dhubri Town and on the bank of the river mighty Brahmaputra, this famous Gurudwara is situated. Sikh Guru Nanaka visited this place in 1505 A.D. & met Sri Sankardeva during Nanaka's way from Dhaka to Assam. Thereafter the 9th Guru Tegbahadur came to this place and established this Gurudwara during 17th century. Sikh devotees from all over India and abroad assembled in this Gurudwara pevery year in the month of December to mark the Martydom of Sri Guru Tegbahadur with due solemnity and ceremony. Sikh devotees called this festival as Sahidee-Guru-Parav.

4. Panchpeer Dargaha

It is Mazar Sharif of five Sufi Saints who accompanied Raja Ram Singh during his time of invassion to Assam.This Dargaha is the best example of religious harmony where all section of people irrespective of their religion pay visit with great respect.

5. Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary

In the year 1994, Chakrasila Hill Reserve Forest was declared as Chakrasila Hill Wildlife Sanctuary by the Govt.of India covering an area of 4558.7 hectares of land. The distribution of varities of plant species in Chakrasila provides diverse niches for many Wild Life. The Significant Golden Langur exists in Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary in addition to other mammals plike Leopard, Leopard cat, Porcupine, Pangoline, Flying Squirrel, Civet cat etc.Adjutants Stork, Indian Owl, Myna, Parrakit, Dove, Hornbil, Jungle Fowl, Kingfisher, Harren, Darter, Snipe, Teal etc. are the birds commonly found. Python, Monitor, Crait, Cobra, Turtle, Tead and frog are some reptiles and amphibia that are also found.

6. Other important places

Two world famous Wetlands - Dheer Beel and Diplai Beel adjoins Chakrasila W.L. Sanctuary. These two Beels are home of a large number of fishes, turtles, prawn and birds both indigenous and migratory.

It is about 70 Km away from Dhubri Town. This sanctuary provides facilities / activities such as : (i) Bird Watching (ii) Forest Trecking (iii) Wildlife & Nature Photography (iv) Local guide available on payment (v) Site for errecting tent (vi) Free of cost accommodation for a group of 15 / 20 person with hygenic dringking water in the camp Tapoban provided by the local NGO, the Natures Beckon.

Florican Garden

A newly setup garden cum natural park located at Bilasipara about 50 Km from Dhubri Town. It is a very attractive tourist place.

There are many other important places in this District. There are Matiabag palace at Gauripur, Netai Dhubuni Ghat at Dhubri Town, Chandardinga Hillock and Dudhnath Mondir at Salkocha, Ramraikuti at Satrasal, Airport of IInd World War and Soreswar beel at Rupshi etc.

7. How to Reach

By Road

From Guwahati

Both Government & Private Transports are available from Guwahati to Dhubri. One can board a bus at Inter State Bus Terminus(ISBT), Betkuchi, Guwahati, Ph.: 0361-6010838.

Private Buses are available for day & night service. It takes about 51/2 to 61/2 Hrs. from Guwahati to Dhubri.

From Siliguri

Buses for Dhubri are also available from Siliguri (West Bengal). It takes about 51/2 hours.

By Train

From Guwahati: Following trains are available from Guwahati.

Rajya-Rani Express - Departure Time: 21:45 - Arrival Time: 05:00 - Runs on (Mon, Wed, Sat)

Passenger Train (From Kamakhaya Station) - Departure Time: 22:15 - Arrival Time - 05:15 - Runs Daily

From New Jalpaiguri: Following train is available from New Jalpaiguri.

Dhubri-NJP(Intercity) - Departure Time: 05:45 - Arrival Time: 12:30 - Runs Daily

source: http://dhubri.gov.in