Guwahati is a major city in eastern India, with a population of 818,809 (2001 census).
Guwahati is the largest city of Assam,a major riverine portcity and one of the fastest growing cities in India.According to a survey done by a UK media outlet, Guwahati is among the 100 fastest growing cities of the world, and is the 5th fastest growing among Indian cities.Many ancient Hindu temples are in the city, giving it the name "City of Temples".Guwahatiis alsothe main center for shopping and business, attracting people from all over thenorth eastas well as fromEastern Bhutan.