Golaghat district is a district state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are located at Golaghat.
Geography of Golaghat
Golaghat district is bounded on north side by Brahmaputra River, on east side by Jorhat, Nagaland , on south side by Karbi Anglong, Nagaland and on the west side by Naogaon , Karbi Anglong . Geographical area of Golaghat district is 3502.00 Sq. Km
Main Rivers : Dhansiri, Kakodonga, Doyang, Gelabil, Dipholu are the main rivers of this district
Latitude of Golaghat city : 25 deg 50 North to 26 deg 47 North
Longitude of Golaghat city : 93 deg 16 East to 94 deg 10 East
About Golaghat
Golaghat name made two words 'Gola' which means shop and 'Ghat' meaning the landing point of river ferry. It originated from the shops established by the 'Marwari' businessmen during mid part of 20th century AD at the bank of river Dhansiri near present Golaghat town.
Sub division of Golaghat District
In Golaghat District there is 3 sub division
Golaghat
Dhansiri
Bokahat
Development Block in Golaghat District
Golaghat District divide into 7 Development Block
Golaghat East
Golaghat West
Golaghat North
Golaghat South
Golaghat Central
Gamariguri
Morongi
Kakodonga
Cities and Towns in Golaghat District
Dergaon
Kaziranga
Sarupathar
Garampani
Merapani
Golaghat
Numaligarh
Furkating
Railway Stations in Golaghat District
Furkating Junction Railway Station
Sarupathar Railway Station
Tourist places in Golaghat District
Kaziranga National Park
Garampani
Neghereting Shiva Mandir
Deopahar Ruins, Numaligarh
Uncle Robin's Children Museum
Wildlife Sanctuary in Golaghat District
Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary
Colleges in Golaghat District
Debraj Roy College, Golaghat
Golaghat Commerce College, Golaghat
Golaghat Law College, Golaghat
HPB Girls College, Golaghat
JDSG College, Golaghat
Residential Girls Polytechnic, Golaghat
Sarupathar College, Golaghat
Dergaon Kamal Dowerah College
Hemo Prova Borbora Girls, Golaghat
College of Teacher Education (CTE), Golaghat
District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Golaghat, Golaghat
DKD College, Golaghat
Economy of Golaghat District
Economy of Golaghat district is mainly agro based and 63 large tea gardens.Tea , Rice and Sugarcane are the main agricultural crops grown in the district. Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) is the only major heavy industry in the district and situated in Numaligarh.
