The Assam government has announced the creation of 10 new co-districts, taking the total number of such administrative units in the state to 49.

The newly formed co-districts are Boko-Chhaygaon and Palashbari in Kamrup district; Borsola and Rangapara in Sonitpur; Mariani and Teok in Jorhat; Makum and Digboi in Tinsukia; Dholai in Cachar; and Dudhnoi in Goalpara.

Officials said eight of the co-districts will be inaugurated on Tuesday, while the remaining two will be opened on Wednesday.