Golaghat

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Golaghat
Golaghat
Location of Golaghat
in Assam and India
Coordinates 26°31′N 93°58′E / 26.52°N 93.97°E / 26.52; 93.97
Country  India
State Assam
District(s) Golaghat
Population 33,021 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Elevation

95 m (312 ft)


Golaghat is the headquarters of Golaghat District, in the Indian state of Assam.

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[edit] Geography

Golaghat is located at 26°31′N 93°58′E / 26.52°N 93.97°E / 26.52; 93.97.[1] It has an average elevation of 95 metres (311 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Golaghat had a population of 33,021. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Golaghat has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 79%. In Golaghat, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. For detailed description, one can log on to the Assam tourism website, www.assamtourism.org.

[edit] Politics

Golaghat is part of Kaliabor (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]

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