Golaghat

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Golaghat | type = city | latd = 26.52 | longd = 93.97
locator_position = left | state_name = Assam
district = Golaghat
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altitude = 95
population_as_of = 2001
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Golaghat is the headquarters of Golaghat District, in the Indian state of Assam.

Geography

Golaghat is located at coord|26.52|N|93.97|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/3/Golaghat.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Golaghat] ] It has an average elevation of 95 metres (311 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] 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.

Politics

Golaghat is part of Kaliabor (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S03/AS_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-06
work = Assam
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

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