The Assam State Cabinet has approved the renaming of the Hojai district headquarters from “Shankardeva Nagar” to “Srimanta Shankardeva Nagar”. This decision was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 26, 2024.
This change honors the legacy of the 15th-century saint-scholar Srimanta Shankardeva, who played a significant role in Assam’s cultural and spiritual renaissance. The renaming aims to preserve and promote the cultural heritage associated with the saint.
Hojai district was carved out of Nagaon district on August 15, 2015.