Dibrugarh (ডিব্ৰুগড়) is a district in eastern Assam, India, on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra. Its headquarters is Dibrugarh city, an important urban centre in Upper Assam. The district is known for its extensive tea gardens, river landscapes and connections to Assam’s oil and natural gas industry.
Assamese is widely spoken, alongside languages used by the district’s diverse communities, including tea garden communities. Bihu celebrations, local food and tea estate traditions shape cultural life. Tea cultivation and processing, trade, healthcare and education support the economy. Dibrugarh University and Assam Medical College are major institutions, while the Bogibeel Bridge provides an important road and rail link across the Brahmaputra.
Flooding and riverbank erosion are recurring civic concerns. Residents also care about drainage, reliable roads, drinking water, waste management and access to healthcare. Tea garden workers’ wages and welfare, employment opportunities for young people, and balancing industrial activity with environmental protection are important local issues.