Guwahati, the crown jewel of Assam, is the largest city in Assam. It is the fastest-growing metropolitan city in India and is picturesquely located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River. Guwahati is the main gateway to its neighbouring states and also the major commercial and educational hubs of the Northeast region i.e. Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. Plus, the city is known for its gigantic flyovers or 'the city of flyovers'.
With over 1 million people and a literacy rate of more than 91%, the city and metro cover an area of 216 km² (83 sq mi) and 1,528 km² (590 sq mi) with a home to a diverse population. Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, and English are the most widely spoken languages.
Guwahati's transportation infrastructure is well-connected, with an international airport Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, four railway stations in the city – the Kamakhya Junction for passenger and freight services, the New Guwahati railway station (near Noonmati) for only freight services, Narangi railway station and Azara railway station, and a bus terminus and also well-connected to the rest of India by a network of national highways.
The city features a variety of tourist attractions, including the Kamakhya Temple, the Assam State Museum, the Nehru Park, the Guwahati Planetarium and many other important and historical sites.
With 55% of India's total tea production and 80% of the country's tea exports coming from Assam, the state is one of the world's leading producers of tea. The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC), which is located next to the capital complex in Dispur, is the world's largest CTC tea auction centre and the second largest in terms of total tea auctioned.
In conclusion, Guwahati city plays a vital role in the economic and cultural life of the Northeast region. In addition, it holds the promise of even more prosperous growth and development in the years ahead.
