Nazira

Nazira (IPA: nəˈzɪərə) is a town and a municipal board in Sivasagar district in the Indian state of Assam.

Nazira
Town
Nazira
Location in Assam, India
Nazira
Nazira (India)
Coordinates: 26.92°N 94.73°E / 26.92; 94.73
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictSivasagar
Government
  BodyNazira Municipal Board
Elevation
132 m (433 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total238,550(approx.)
Languages
  OfficialAssamese
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAS

Nazira is a historical town on the bank of the Dikhow River. It is around 18 km from Sivasagar city, 3 km from Simaluguri Jn. and 78 km from Jorhat Airport. It is the Sub-divisional Head Office of Nazira Sub-division.

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