Golaghat

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  ?Golaghat
Assam • India
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Location of Golaghat
Coordinates: 26°31′N 93°58′E / 26.52, 93.97
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 95 m (312 ft)
District(s) Golaghat
Population 33,021 (2001)

Coordinates: 26°31′N 93°58′E / 26.52, 93.97

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

[edit] Geography

Golaghat is located at 26.52° N 93.97° E.[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.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Golaghat
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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