| Voice of Golaghat :
Bikas Borah
Golaghat is a tribal district.
Women are not literate.
People earn their livelihood through crafts and handicrafts. Government
should do something for the handicraft sector by introducing latest
technology, equipments and workshops. This will help them to live
a better life.
Golaghat District
Area, Population & Sex Ratio
Geographical Area : 3502.0 Km2
Population in Golaghat (Census 2011)
Total Population
Total : 1,058,674
Male : 539,949
Female : 518,725
Under 6 population
Total : 128,395
Male : 65,472
Female : 62,923
Disabled population
Total disabled population : 13241
In seeing : 5284
In speech : 1740
In hearing : 1671
In movement : 3167
Mental : 1379
Rank ( VoiceOfBharat.org Analysis
)
Backwardness : 310
Sex Ratio Rank : 246
(Rank one is least sex ratio - Cenus 2001)
HIV Category District : C
(HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2004 - 2006)
Disability : 486 (Census 2001)
Literacy Ratio : 207 (Census 2001)
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Brief About Golaghat District
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 mid part
of 20th century AD at the bank of river Dhansiri near present Golaghat
town.
Early Period
Stone inscription of Nagajari Khanikar gaon of Sarupathar,
dating back to the 5th century, reveals that there was an
independent kingdom in Doyang - Dhansiri valley
and relics of ramparts, brick structures, temples,
tanks etc. discovered in these area
confirms the presence of a kingdom during 9th and 10th century.
Medieval Period
The Doyang – Dhansiri valley came under the rule of Ahom's during
16th century. Prior to that, this part was ruled by the Kacharis
known as Herombial. During Ahom rule this area was under 'Morongi
– Khowa Gohain', an administrative officer.
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