Beltola
Beltola is a prime residential area in the southern part of Guwahati, Assam.
Beltola | |
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Suburb | |
Beltola Map of Suburb Beltola Beltola (Assam) | |
| Coordinates: 26.1241°N 91.7994°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| Region | Western Assam |
| District | Kamrup Metropolitan |
| Founded by | Beltola Rani |
| Named for | Queen of Beltola, Koch Kingdom |
| Dimensions | |
| • Width | 1.90 km (1.18 mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code | 781028 |
| Vehicle registration | AS - 01 |
| Website | https://gmc.assam.gov.in/ |
It is an adjoining area of the Dispur Capital Complex, the capital of Assam. The area has seen rapid growth since the 1980s and its southern periphery is today extended up to the National Highway-27 (NH-27) in the extreme south of the city. It covers an area of about 2.53 km2 or 27,221,804.44 ft².
Beltola Bazar, located in the central part of Beltola, is a bi-weekly market for fruits and vegetables with historical significance. The market dates back to the period of Ahom rule and serves as a traditional trading point between the people of the Garo and Khasi hills (Meghalaya) and the local community. The market offers a variety of local food products.
Previously, Beltola was also the seat for a small protectorate of Ahom Kingdom, principally assisting administration of the Borphukan and in maintaining relations with the communities of Khasi Hills. The Rani or the Queen of Beltola is a popular historic figure in the locality.
On November 24, 2007, an Adivasi rally turned violent, leading to arson and violent confrontations that left 1 person dead and 230 others injured. The events preceding the violence in Beltola are unclear. Raphael Kujurd, vice-president of the All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam, has stated that he believes the Adivasi National Liberation Army (ANLA) and the Birsa Commando Force, both Adivasi militant groups, may have been involved.