Autonomous Councils in Assam- Know the District Names

Autonomous Councils in Assam: At present, there are three Autonomous Councils in Assam operating under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, and six statutory autonomous councils constituted under State Act.

Autonomous Councils in Assam

Autonomous Councils in Assam are set up to promote the progress of Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in terms of social, economic, educational, ethnic, and cultural aspects. They function with varying degrees of autonomy within the State Legislature.

Autonomous Councils in Assam: The Government has formed Autonomous Councils in Assam categorized into two groups:

1. Territorial Councils under Sixth Schedule of Constitution of India, which include:
   • Bodoland Territorial Council
   • Dima Hasao Autonomous District Council
   • Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council
2. Statutory Autonomous Councils constituted under State Act: It aims at the social, economic, educational, ethnic, and cultural advancement of Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in Core and Satellite Areas across multiple districts of Assam. The six (6) Statutory Autonomous Councils are:
   • Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council
   • Mising Autonomous Council
   • Tiwa Autonomous Council
   • Deori Autonomous Council
   • Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council
   • Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council

How many Autonomous Councils in Assam?

Assam currently has three Autonomous Councils operating under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

1. Bodoland Territorial Council

The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an independent governing body for the Bodoland Territorial Region, which was formed under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution of India. It was established through a Memorandum of Settlement between the Bodoland Liberation Tiger Force (BLTF), the Government of India, and the Government of Assam. The area under of BTC govt jurisdiction was earlier called Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD).

Now from 27 Jan 2020 onwards, the BTC Government jurisdiction is called Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) after the 3rd Bodo Peace Accord/Agreement – New MoU was signed between Govt of India, Govt of Assam, Bodo organizations (all the four factions of NDFB, and ABSU) was signed on 27 Jan 2020.

Area	8970 sq.km.
Population	31,55,359
BTR District	5 (Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri, and Tamulpur)
BTC Government Website	Click Here
BTC CEM	Pramod Boro (Chief Executive Member)
First Bodo Accord	20 February 1993- Bodoland Autonomous Council (BAC)
Second Bodo Accord	10 February 2003- Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)
Third Bodo Accord	27 January 2020- Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR)

2. Dima Hasao Autonomous District Council

North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, Dima Hasao District (NCHAC) : The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC), is an independent governing body formed under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Its primary objective is to administer the districts and improve the well-being of the Tribal community. The headquarters of the NCHAC is situated in Haflong, Dima Hasao district.

Area	4888 Sq. Km
Population	214,102
NCHAC Website	Click Here
NCHAC CEM	Shri Debolal Gorlosa

3. Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council

Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council, East Karbi Anglong : The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), is an independent governing body formed under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Its primary objective is to administer the districts and improve the well-being of the Tribal community. The headquarters of the KAAC is situated in Diphu, East Karbi Anglong district.

Area	10,434 km2 (4,029 sq mi)
Population	660,955
KAAC Website	Click Here
KAAC CEM	Dr. Tuliram Ronghang

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