Dibrugarh
State: Assam (AS) Statehood: 26 January 1950 10188 Views
Dibrugarh district is located in the state of Assam, India. It is situated in the eastern part of the state and is known for its natural beauty, tea gardens, and oil industry. Dibrugarh is the largest city in the district and serves as a major economic and educational hub in the region.
The district is bordered by the Brahmaputra River in the north and is surrounded by the districts of Tinsukia, Charaideo, and Sivasagar. Dibrugarh has a rich cultural heritage and is home to various ethnic communities, including Assamese, Bengali, Bihari, and Nepali.
List of Chief Ministers of Assam
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir Syed Muhammad Saadullah | 1 April 1937 to 19 September 1938 |
| 2 | Gopinath Bordoloi | 19 September 1938 to 17 November 1939 |
| 3 | Sir Syed Muhammad Saadullah | 17 November 1939 to 24 December 1941 |
| 4 | *Governor Rule* | 25 December 1941 to 24 August 1942 |
| 5 | Sir Syed Muhammad Saadullah | 25 August 1942 to 11 February 1946 |
| 6 | Gopinath Bordoloi | 11 February 1946 to 25 January 1950 |
| 7 | Gopinath Bordoloi | 26 January 1950 to 6 August 1950 |
| 8 | Bishnuram Medhi | 9 August 1950 to 27 December 1957 |
| 9 | Bimala Prasad Chaliha | 28 December 1957 to 6 November 1970 |
| 10 | Mahendra Mohan Choudhry | 11 November 1970 to 30 January 1972 |
| 11 | Sarat Chandra Singha | 31 January 1972 to 12 March 1978 |
| 12 | Golap Borbora | 12 March 1978 to 4 September 1979 |
| 13 | Jogendra Nath Hazarika | 9 September 1979 to 11 December 1979 |
| 14 | *President Rule* | 12 December 1979 to 5 December 1980 |
| 15 | Syeda Anwara Taimur | 6 December 1980 to 30 June 1981 |
| 16 | *President Rule* | 30 June 1981 to 13 January 1982 |
| 17 | Kesab Chandra Gogoi | 13 January 1982 to 19 March 1982 |
| 18 | *President Rule* | 19 March 1982 to 27 February 1983 |
| 19 | Hiteswar Saikia | 27 February 1983 to 23 December 1985 |
| 20 | Prafulla Kumar Mahanta | 24 December 1985 to 28 November 1990 |
| 21 | *President Rule* | 28 November 1990 to 30 June 1991 |
| 22 | Hiteswar Saikia | 30 June 1991 to 22 April 1996 |
| 23 | Bhumidhar Barman | 22 April 1996 to 14 May 1996 |
| 24 | Prafulla Kumar Mahanta | 15 May 1996 to 17 May 2001 |
| 25 | Tarun Gogoi | 18 May 2001 to 24 May 2016 |
| 26 | Sarbananda Sonowal | 24 May 2016 to 10 May 2021 |
| 27 | Himanta Biswa Sarma | 10 May 2021 to Incumbent |