Darrang (দৰং) is a district in north-central Assam, India, on the northern side of the Brahmaputra. Its administrative headquarters is Mangaldoi. Known for its agricultural landscape, riverine settlements and cultural traditions, the district includes rural communities and growing market towns connected to the wider Brahmaputra Valley.
The population includes Assamese-speaking communities and people from varied linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Farming, particularly rice cultivation, supports many livelihoods, alongside fishing, trade, small businesses and public services. Weekly markets and festivals are important to community life. Sipajhar and Mangaldoi are prominent local centres, while Patharughat is remembered for the 1894 peasants’ protest against colonial taxation and the firing on protesters.
Common civic concerns include seasonal flooding, riverbank erosion, drainage and dependable road links. Residents also care about access to healthcare, school quality, safe drinking water and sanitation. Agricultural support, employment opportunities and responsive public services remain important priorities across villages and towns.