Golaghat District

On August 14, 1987, it was given the status of a full-fledged district of Assam. Earlier it was a subdivision of Sivasagar district. The name of the district is derived from two Assamese words, "Gola" meaning shop and "Ghat" meaning boat stop. There is an interesting story associated with the name of the place Golaghat, which originated from the shops established by Marwari traders in the mid-20th century on the banks of the Dhansir river near the present Golaghat town. 

City Skyline Golaghat

On the other hand, some inscriptions on the rocks of Nagajari Khanikar village of Sarupathar, remains of fortifications, ancient structures, temples, tanks etc. are still evidence of the glorious history of the 9th century kingdom in the Doyang-Dhansiri valley. In the 16th century the valley of Doyang-Dhansiri was under the rule of the Ahoms. Before the reign of the Ahoms, this part was occupied by the Kacharis, who were generally known as the Herombials.

Jamuna Boating Park

Attractions

The district attracts a large number of travellers every year. Kaziranga National Park located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam is a World Heritage Site. Tourists from far and wide visit Kaziranga to see the one-horned rhinoceros. Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, another tourist destination in the district. It is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries consisting of hot water springs and waterfalls. It is surrounded by Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary which has 51 rare species of orchids. 

Jugibari Village

Science and Nature Museum is a famous museum in the district which is within the residence of internationally reputed naturalist Dr. Robin Banerjee. Golaghat Gymkhana built in 1910 by Raibahadur Ghanashyam Barua is also a sightseeing spot in the district. Some other major centers of attraction in the district are Golaghat Baptist Church, Golaghat Amateur Theatre Society, Dhansiri River Ghat, Jamuna Water Park, Jamuna Water Body, Japixojia Lake, Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary. The best time to visit Golaghat is from October to April

Birangana Sadhoni Kalakshetra

How to Reach:

Golaghat is well connected by road, air and railways. Golaghat city is well connected through NH37 and NH39. A lot of private and government buses run from Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat and major cities of Assam to Golaghat city. Golaghat Railway Station is the main railway station of the district. Golaghat district does not have its own airport but its nearest airport is Roreh Airport in Jorhat which is 55 km from Golaghat city.

Area

Spreading over an area of ​​3,502 sq km, Golaghat is surrounded by the Brahmaputra River, Nagaland, Jorhat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon district. The district is divided into 5 divisions, 6 sub-districts, 7 towns and 1,125 villages. Golaghat, Bokakhat, Dergaon, Sarupathar, Morongi and Khumtai are the tehsils of the district.

Dhanshree Resort

Population

The population of the district is 10,66,888 as per the 2011 census. The sex ratio in the district is 964 females per 1000 males. The major language of the district is Assamese.

Economy

Most of the population of Golaghat district is dependent on agriculture. The main agricultural crops of the district are tea, rice and sugarcane. The Numaligarh Oil Refinery of Numaligarh is the only major industry in the district.

Numaligarh Oil Refinery

Education

The literacy rate of the district is 77.43%. The district has some good old institutions which have been able to achieve their distinctive credit in terms of academic performance. 

Don Bosco College

Debraj Roy College, Golaghat Commerce College, Don Bosco College etc. are some of the best educational institutions in the district.