Golaghat district

Golaghat district (Pron:ˌgəʊləˈgɑ:t) (Assamese: গোলাঘাট জিলা) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. It attained district status in 1987. The district headquarters are located at Golaghat. The district occupies an area of 3502 km² and lies 100 m above sea level. As of 2001, Golaghat district has a population of 946,279. Hindus 813,263, Muslims 74,808 (7.9%), Christians 52,277. World famous Kaziranga National Park is situated in Golaghat district.

Etymology

The name 'Golaghat' originated from the markets established by a business class of people called 'Marwari' (who have their origins in Rajasthan) during the middle of 19th century at the bank of the river Dhansiri in the vicinity of the district headquarters. "Gola" means market and "Ghat" means the port of river transport.

History

Golaghat

Golaghat (Pron: ˌgəʊləˈgɑ:t) which was one of the largest subdivisions of Assam later, elevated to the position of a full-fledged district of Assam on 15 August 1987, is the headquarters of Golaghat district and is a sister town to Jorhat which is about 55 km away.

The place had been elevated to a subdivision away back in 1846. It has the earliest post/mail service and telegraphic communication systems in Assam that dates back to 1876

Golaghat has one of the oldest social - literature/rhetorical congresses of Assam. The Golaghat Sahitya Sabha is one of the oldest congresses of Asam Sahitya Sabha, started in 1918. It has been a District Headquarters since 1987. It is the only place in Assam to have SAI - STC after Guwahati.

Divisions

Golaghat has been divided into following divisions:

  • Golaghat Central
  • Golaghat East
  • Golaghat North
  • Golaghat South
  • Golaghat West
  • Morangi
  • Etymology

    The name Golaghat ('Gola' which means shop and 'Ghat' meaning the landing point of river ferry) originated from the shops established by the 'Marwari' businessmen during the mid-20th century at the bank of river Dhansiri near present Golaghat town.

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    The Times of India 27 Mar 2025
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    Leopard kills 60-year-old man in Assam’s Golaghat

    The Times of India 25 Mar 2025
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    Shah: Peace returned to Assam under BJP’s rule

    Hindustan Times 16 Mar 2025
    ... Barphukan Police Academy, at Dergaon in Golaghat on Saturday ... Shah was speaking after inaugurating the first phase of the revamped Lachit Barphukan Police Academy at Dergaon in Golaghat district.
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    Amit Shah inaugurates first phase of revamped police academy in Assam's Golaghat

    Hindustan Times 15 Mar 2025
    Dergaon , Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the revamped police academy at Dergaon in Golaghat district. Amit Shah inaugurates first phase of revamped police academy in Assam's Golaghat ... ....
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    India TV 15 Mar 2025
    ... academy has been inaugurated at Dergaon in the district.
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    Hindustan Times 15 Mar 2025
    ... Police Academy, in Assam's Golaghat, Saturday.(PTI) ... Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the revamped police academy named after Lachit Barphukan in Assam's Golaghat district.
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    Amit Shah inaugurates first phase of revamped police academy in Assam’s Golaghat

    Indian Express 15 Mar 2025
    ... phase of the revamped police academy at Dergaon in Golaghat district.
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    Amit Shah Inaugurates 'Lachit Barphukan Police Academy' In Assam

    NDTV 15 Mar 2025
    Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the revamped Lachit Barphukan Police Academy at Dergaon in Golaghat district. He also laid the foundation stone for the next... .
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    Shah arrives in Jorhat for 3-day visit to Assam, Mizoram

    Hindustan Times 14 Mar 2025
    After his arrival at Jorhat, Shah left for the nearby town of Dergaon in Golaghat district, around 26.4 km away, where he will stay the night at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy, the officials said.
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