Island
Majuli River Island
माजुली नदी द्वीप
The largest inhabited river island in the world, formed in the Brahmaputra River by the diversion of the main river and its tributary, the Subansiri. Located in Upper Assam, it is recognized as India's first complete island district.
Total Area352 sq km
Territorial Jurisdiction1 State / UTs
Riparian States, Districts & Connected Cities
States, revenue districts, and municipal cities traversed by or situated in the immediate watershed/basin of Majuli River Island:
States & Union Territories (1)
Ecological Status & National Significance
Strategic Importance
Seat of the Neo-Vaishnavite cultural tradition initiated by Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century, housing historic monastic Satras.