Date of formation: Goalpara District was originally created by British in 1876
Area: 1824 square kilometers
Density of population: 553 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 68.67 % - Male: 72.67 %, Female: 64.53 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:962
Boundaries of Goalpara District
North: The Brahmaputra River
South: East Garo Hill District, Meghalaya
East: Kamrup District, Assam
West: Dhubri District, Assam
Goalpara District Average Rainfall: 2463 mm
Goalpara District Average Temperature in Summer: 27.55 deg C
Goalpara District Average Temperature in Winter: 16.87 deg C
GOALPARA DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Brahmaputra River, Dudhnoi, Krishnai, Jinjiram, Jinary
Sub Divisions: Goalpara
Revenue Circles: Balijana, Lakhipur, Matia, Rangjuli, Dudhnai
Assembly Constituencies: Dudhnai, Goalpara East, Goalpara West, Jaleswar Bill
Hills: Pancharatna, Sri Surjya, Tukreswari, Nalanga and Paglartek, Dadan
Natural Reserve Forests: Urapd Beel, Hashila Beel, Kumri Beel, Dhamar Risan Beel
Goalpara District Nearby Attractions
1. Sri Surjya Pahar
2. Hulukunda Pahar
3. Pir Majhar
4. Arjhara Chibinang
5. Kumri Beel
6. Dhamar Risen Beel
7. Dudhkhowa Pahar
8. Captain Baily’s Tomb
9. Urpad Beel
10. Raikhyashini Pahar
11. Pancharatna
Goalpara District Facts: The district has large number of sandy river islands. It is one of the 11 most backward districts of Assam that is getting funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, wheat, maize, black gram, green gram, lentil, rajma, niger, sesame, toria, jute, pea
What is Goalpara District Famous For: Goalporia Folksongs
Famous People From Goalpara District: Khiren Roy
People: Bengali Muslims, Bodo, Koch Dimasa, Kalita, Hajong, Garo, Rabha, Bangali Hindus
Hospitals: Goalpara Civil Hospital, 20 bedded Maternity Hospital, Florence Hospital, Solace Hospital and Research Center Pvt Ltd.
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
