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Hojai was a part of the undivided Nowgong district (now Nagaon) of then Assam Province.

On 31 December 2022, the district was temporarily remerged into Nagaon district. On 25 August 2023, the Assam cabinet reinstated Hojai's district status.

Etymology

Hojai is a surname commonly used by the Dimasa community. The word 'Hojai' is of Dimasa origin. The priestly class of the Dimasas is known as i or and

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