Golaghat district
Golaghat district (Pron:ˌgəʊləˈgɑ:t) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. It attained district status in 1987. The district headquarters are located at Golaghat. The district occupies an area of3,502 km2 (1,352 sq mi) and lies 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level.
Golaghat district | |
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District of Assam | |
From top, left-to-right: Rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park, Negheriting Shiva Doul, Deopahar, Golaghat city view, Athkheliya Namghar. | |
Location in Assam | |
| Coordinates: 26.0°N 93.0°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| Division | Upper Assam |
| Headquarters | Golaghat |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Kaliabor |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | Bokakhat, Sarupathar, Golaghat, Khumtai, Dergaon, |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,502 km2 (1,352 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,066,888 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | golaghat |
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