What is "jatia"

Jatia is a locality in the city of Guwahati. While Jatia is an ancient capital of Assam, also known under its ancient name Pragjyotishpur, the current city is a suburb of Guwahati, The name Jatia itself is the remnant of archaic name pragjyotisa, Assam's largest city, and located next to the Assam's capital Dispur.

Famous residents of Jatia include late Padum Barua (maker of the Assamese realist film Ganga Silonir Pakhi), Kanak Sen Deka (editor of fiery Assamese Newspaper Agradoot), Ratna Singha (First Manipuri woman Superintendent of Police) . The Dispur Manipuri Nupi Marup is headquartered in Jatia. Ms. Bemarai Singha is the President of this non-governmental organisation which is doing pioneering work for Manipuri women.

Category:Cities and towns in Kamrup district Category:Neighbourhoods in Guwahati