Digboi is located at 27.38° N 95.63° E. It has an average elevation of 165 metres (541 feet). Digboi was discovered, so to say by the Britishers, the name Digboi has an interesting story behind it. It was said that one of the engineers discovered oil on the feet of the elephant which was helping out with the work in the forest.

Seeing this the enginners commanded “Dig-boy-dig” thats how the name Digboi set in! Digboi has always retained a british kind of culture even many years into independence. Club going, Glofing, Swimming and playing Tennis were lifestyles of most Digboites since a long time back.

Indian Oil company then known as Assam Oil Company)runs its refinery there which is the oldest refinery in Asia! It also happens to be the the biggest industry there apart from Tea and Timber.

Dibrugargh airport is the closest to this oil town. With its beautiful wooden bunglows, built on hillocks, rambling little roads, a greener than ever ambience, wild animals, flower shows,plenty of rain, a multi dimensional culture and ever hospitable people, Digboi is truly a beautiful paradise if there was ever one.