Nestled within the verdant embrace of Assam’s northeastern expanse, Dhemaji District emerges as a custodian of time-honored legacies, its significance etched deeply in the intricate weave of cultural opulence, geographical majesty and the spirited pulse of socio-political narratives that resonate across the region. It is said that around 1240 A.D., the visionary Ahom Ruler Chow Sukapha ascended to the throne of the fledgling Ahom kingdom and established his capital at the serene haven named Habung, cocooned within the lush embrace of Dhemaji District.
                   The name “Dhemaji” traces back to a river notorious for its unpredictable course changes, causing sudden floods in the region. Locals viewed this river as a malevolent force. In Assamese, “flood’ is “Dhal” and “playing” is “Dhemali”. Overtime, the area became known as the “playground of floods” or “Dhal Dhemali”. Eventually, “Dhal” was dropped and Dhemali evolved into Dhemaji. Thus the name encapsulates the enduring struggle against nature’s whims.
Initially Dhemaji was under the jurisdiction of Lakhimpur District, which had its administrative centre in Dibrugarh.  In 1971, Dhemaji attained the status of a Sub-District, encompassing Jonai and Dhakuakhana regions (now part of Lakhimpur District). Then, on 1989, Dhemaji was elevated to an independent district, comprising Jonai and Dhemaji (Sadar) Sub-Divisions. Geographically situated between the 940 12' 18'' E and 95041' 32'' E longitudes and 270 05' 27'' N and 270 57' 16'' N latitudes, the district covers an area of 3237 Sq. Km and is a basically plain area lying at an altitude of 104 m above the Mean Sea Level. Enclosed by the graceful arches of the Arunachal Himalayas to the North and East, Dhemaji District unfolds from its foothills to embrace the Brahmaputra River. Bordered by the Subansiri River and Lakhimpur District towards the west and the Siang on the other, it occupies a strategic geographical position.