Sonitpur, August 12-13, 2025: Assam has taken another big step in improving governance by creating new sub-districts. After launching 39 sub-districts on 4 and 5 October 2024 in the first phase, the state has now added 10 more in the second phase, bringing the total number of sub-districts to 49.
What Are Co-Districts?
Co-districts are like new service centers inside large districts. Their main purpose is to help people get government services faster and easier, such as land matters, welfare schemes, development works, civil supplies, and disaster management. By splitting districts into smaller co-districts, officials can respond quickly to local needs, making the system more efficient and helpful for everyone.
In the second phase of Co-District inaugurations, two new Co-Districts were officially inaugurated in Sonitpur district this week.
Barchalla Co-District
On 12 August 2025, the Barchalla Co-District Office was inaugurated at the Barchalla Block Development Office Campus, Thelamara, by Hon’ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Irrigation, Shri Ashok Singhal. The event was attended by Hon’ble MLA Shri Ganesh Kumar Limbu, District Commissioner Shri Ananda Kumar Das, Senior Superintendent of Police Shri Barun Purkayastha, Co-District Commissioner Shri Kamal Baruah, Vice Chairperson of AMTRON Shri Rtu Baran Sharma, Chairman of the Assam Small Industries Development Corporation Shri Kishore Upadhyay, and social workers Shri Ratul Nath and Smti. Madhusmita Hazarika Deka, along with senior citizens and members of the local community.
Rangapara Co-District
On 13 August 2025, the Rangapara Co-District Office was inaugurated at Thakurbari, Rangapara, by Hon’ble Minister of Information, Public Relations, Printing & Stationery, Water Resources, Social Justice & Empowerment, and Guardian Minister of Sonitpur, Shri Pijush Hazarika. Distinguished attendees included Hon’ble MLA Shri Krishna Kamal Tanti, District Commissioner Shri Ananda Kumar Das, Senior Superintendent of Police Shri Barun Purkayastha, Co-District Commissioner Smt. Ankita Borah, Chairperson of ASIDC Shri Kishore Upadhyay, Chairperson of Sonitpur Zilla Parishad Smt. Manisha Upadhaya, Chairperson of Rangapara Municipal Board Shri Hari Sadhan Das, social worker Smt. Madhusmita Hazarika Deka, along with local citizens.
What This Means for People?
With each new Co-District, the Government of Assam aims to improve administrative efficiency and deliver timely services to every citizen. These reforms are expected to boost local development, make public services more accessible, and provide a smoother experience for residents. With the creation of the new Co-Districts, people living in the Barchalla and Rangapara areas will now have government offices much closer to their homes, eliminating the need to travel to the main district headquarters for many services. This will save them time, money, and effort.
