Golaghat
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| Coordinates | 26°31′N 93°58′E / 26.52°N 93.97°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District(s) | Golaghat |
| Population | 33,021 (2001[update]) |
| 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.[1] It has an average elevation of 95 metres (311 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] 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]
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Golaghat
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies". Assam. Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S03/AS_ACPC.pdf. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
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