List of co-districts of Assam

Co-Districts are decentralized administrative units in the Indian state of Assam. It was created to improve governance by bringing essential public services closer to citizens and enhancing administrative efficiency. These units function as sub-district administrative divisions and are headed by a Co-District Commissioner. In present the total number of co-districts are 49.

History

Assam became the first state in India to implement this specific decentralized administrative structure. The initiative was rolled out in two phases:

Phase I

On 4 and 5 October 2024, the Government of Assam operationalized 39 co-districts across 21 parent districts.

Phase II

In August 2025, 10 additional co-districts were inaugurated, bringing the total number to 49.

Functions

Co-districts are responsible for delivering a range of essential administrative and public services at the local level, including:

• Land revenue administration
• Issuance of certificates (such as caste, income, and residence)
• Regulation of public distribution systems
• Exercise of magisterial powers
• Disaster management, including flood relief and fire compensation

List of co-districts

The following is a list of the 49 co-districts in Assam:

See also

• Administrative divisions of Assam
• Districts of Assam
• Subdivisions of Assam