!Dhubri district Dhubri is a district in the state of Assam in India. It is located between 89°42' to 90°12' east longitude and 26°22 to 25°28 degree north latitude. Dhubri, an old town on the bank of river Brahmaputra, is the headquarters of Dhubri district. It is spread over an area of 2,176 sq km. Population of the district as per census 2011 was 1,949,258. It had become the most densely populated district of the state and in the country as per census 2001 (584 persons per sq km). This District is bounded both by inter-state and international border i.e. West Bengal and Bangladesh in the west, Goalpara and Bogaigoan district of Assam and Garo Hills district of Meghalaya in the east, Kokrajhar district in the north, Bangladesh and state of Meghalaya in the south. Dhubri district is one of the most densely populated districts not only in Assam but in India as well. It was carved out of Goalpara district in 1983. The district is situated at 30 meters above the sea level on average. !History Dhubri was an important commercial centre and had a busy river port particularly for jute. It happened to be a meeting place of different racial groups in the past which mingled together and formed a unique Cultural Heritage and Historical Background. The growth of blended culture in this region particularly in case of Language, Art and Religion is due to continuous process of assimilation of various races, castes and creed of local people, invaders and migrated people. !Economy and livelihood Dhubri district is primarily dependent on agriculture and forest products. Main source of income is paddy with surplus production than its requirment Jute and mustered seed occupy the major share of cash crops. From forest mainly timber and bamboo add to the income though boulder and sand also available. Fish, milk, meat and egg have small contribution to the economy. Land revenue collection is very small in amount whereas excise duty occupies a lion's share of the Govt. exchequer.