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Dhubri District

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Dhubri district is a district in the state of Assam. The headquarters of the district is located at Dhubri town . The district is named after its headquarters town Dhubri. There are many interesting stories associated with the name of this place.  Dhubri Gurdwara According to one story, Netai Dhubuni used to wash her clothes on the surface of a big stone on the banks of the Brahmaputra river. Therefore, earlier this place was called “ Netai Dhubunir Ghat ” but with the passage of time the name of this place was changed to Dhubri. On the other hand, according to the Bodo-Kacharis, the origin of the word is derived from the Bodo word dubra which means a type of grass. Dhubri, is known as the gateway to Western Assam. Dhubri district came into existence on July 1, 1983. Things to in Dhubri District Dhubri district is full of attractive natural beauty. Both the banks of the Brahmaputra River delight the eyes of the beholders with their lush green fields, blue hills and dunes. Gurudwara T