Top Newspapers in Assam

Assam a state in northeastern India is the largest & most populated northeastern state. Assamese is the official and most commonly spoken language of the state, followed by Bengali. Assamese Language Newspaper has a wider circulation and has multiple editions from all big cities. Bengali newspapers also have editions in Assam. English Newspapers are mostly read in Urban Centers and Cities.

Let’s have a look at the Top Newspapers in Assam.

Top Assamese Newspapers in Assam

According to circulation figures, the top newspaper in the Assamese language in Assam is Asomiya Pratidin, followed by Dainik Agradoot and Amar Assom. Other newspapers with good circulation include Niyomiya Barta, Dainik Janambhumi, and Asomiya Khabar.

Top Assamese Newspaper by Circulation

Newspaper	Estimated Circulation
Asomiya Pratidin	158,000
Dainik Agradoot	134,000
Amar Asom	82,000
Niyomiya Barta	80,000
Dainik Janambhumi	77,000
Asomiya Khabar	74,000

Top Assamese Newspaper by Readership

As per the readership survey, Asomiya Pratidin with an Average issue readership of 3.99 lakhs is the No.1 Assamese newspaper in Assam followed by Niyamiya Barta & Amar Asom.

Asomiya Pratidin – 3.99 lakh
Niyamiya Barta – 2.50 lakh
Amar Asom – 1.11 lakh
Dainik Assam – 92 thousand

Top English Newspapers in Assam

Assam Tribune is the most widely read English newspaper in Assam. Other newspapers with good circulation include Sentinel, Assam Rising, and the North East Times.

Assam Tribune
The Sentinel
Assam Rising
The North East Times

The National English newspapers published in Kolkata and with a good readership in Assam are

Telegraph
Times of India
Statesman

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