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Golaghat District

District HQ: Golaghat.

Distance from State Capital: 290 Km.

Sub divisions: Golaghat, Bokakhat, Sarupathar.

Revenue Circles: Golaghat, Dergaon, Bokakhat, Sarupathar, Khumtai, Morongi.

Development Blocks: Golaghat, Bokakhat, Sarupathar, Padumani, Gomariguri, Morongi, Kakodonga, Kathalguri.

Nearest Railway station from district H.Q.: Golaghat Railway Station.

Major crops: Rice, Wheat, Jute, Pea, Potato, Rape and Mustard.

Major plantations: Tea, Rubber, Coffee.

Major fruits, nuts, vegetables, spices produced: Areca nut, Coconut, Banana, Orange, Lemon, Papaya, Litchi, mango, Jackfruit, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brinjal, Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Black pepper.

Major minerals :Crude Oil.

Towns of the District: Golaghat, Bokakhat, Dergaon, Sarupathar, Kamargaon.

Police Stations: Golaghat, Bokakhat, Kamargaon, Dergaon, Sarupathar.

Places of Tourist Interest: Deo Pahar, Kaziranga National Park, Garampani, Numaligarh.

Major Tribes: Tea Tribes.

Language commonly used: Assamese, Bengali, Hindi.

Major Rivers: Dhansiri, Kakodonga.

 

►DEMOGRAPHY:

 

Demographic Profile, 2011 Census:

Description20112001
Actual Population1066888946279
Male543161490286
Female523727455993
Population Growth12.75%14.27%
Area Sq. Km35023502
Density/km2305270
Proportion to Assam Population3.42%3.55%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000)964930
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age)963963
Average Literacy77.4369.38
Male Literacy83.5677.14
Female Literacy71.0960.99
Total Child Population (0-6 Age)134793142939
Male Population (0-6 Age)6866272807
Female Population (0-6 Age)6613170132
Literates7217647010217
Male Literates3964753848421
Female Literates3252893161796
Child Proportion (0-6 Age)12.63%15.11%
Boys Proportion (0-6 Age)12.64%14.85%
Girls Proportion (0-6 Age)12.63%15.38%

Source: census2011.co.in

Rural and Urban Demographic Profile, 2011 Census:

DescriptionRuralUrban
Population (%)90.84 %9.16 %
Total Population96915297736
Male Population49312550036
Female Population47602747700
Sex Ratio965953
Child Sex Ratio (0-6)966930
Child Population (0-6)1251209,673
Male Child(0-6)636515011
Female Child(0-6)614694662
Child Percentage (0-6)12.91 %9.90 %
Male Child Percentage12.91 %10.01 %
Female Child Percentage12.91 %9.77 %
Literates64097880786
Male Literates35403942436
Female Literates28693938350
Average Literacy75.94 %91.74 %
Male Literacy82.44 %94.25 %
Female Literacy69.22 %89.11 %

Source: census2011.co.in

 

Total Population, Rural Population and Urban Population including Male and Female as per 2011 Census:

DistrictsPopulationRuralUrban
TotalMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemale
Golaghat1066888543161523727969152493125476027977365003647700
Assam312055761593944315266133268070341367898913128045439854222604542138088

Source: census2011.co.in

 

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population Break up as per 2011 Census:

DistrictsScheduled Caste PopulationScheduled Tribe Population
PersonsMaleFemalePersonsMaleFemale
Golaghat6229831807304911117655642055345
Assam223132111453141086007388437119570051927366

Source: census2011.co.in

 

Area, Sub-Divisions, Towns, Villages, Blocks, Gaon Panchayats Anchalik Panchayats, Zila Parishad as per Census 2011:

DistrictsArea in Sq. km.

Sub-

Division

Towns (Statutory + Census)No. of VillagesCD BlocksGaon PanchayatRevenue Circle
TotalRuralTotalInhabited
Golaghat35023470471125103281026
Assam78438626678021426395253722192200185

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Total Households and Amenities (%) as per Census 2011:

DistrictTotal HouseholdsDrinking water within premisesDrinking Water near premisesElectricity as source of lightingLatrine facilities within premises
Golaghat22719746.128.636.668.4
Assam640647154.826.737.064.9

Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2014-15

 

►CLIMATE:

 

Average Monthly Rainfall, 2018:

(in mm)

DistrictsJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJune
ActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormal
12345678910111213
Golaghat4.416.925.229.576.465.279.2135.9194.9245.6322.7254.2
Assam5.5115.7315.7231.7175.7477.76140.46181.27263.96333.87366.88465.19

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DistrictsJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
ActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormal
1141516171819202122232425
Golaghat506.2568.9754.3840.3180.8209.326.9103.728.426.830.314.7
Assam686.63960.03948.611337.40335.91303.8051.71136.4521.0122.0325.2611.44

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam, 2019

 

►AGRICULTURE:

 

Total Area and Classification of Area, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

District/ StateReporting Area for LUSForestsNot available for cultivationOther Uncultivated Land excluding Fallow Land
Area under non-agricultural usesBarren and Unculturable LandTotalPermanent Pastures and other Grazing LandLand under Misc. Trees groves not including in Net Area SownCulturable Waste LandTotal
12345678910
Golaghat3502001576421526562432150868683940781418622
State Total78438001852695130006512145922514657171739221944159892553575

Contd.

District/ StateFallow LandNet Area SownTotal Cropped AreaArea Sown more than once
Fallow Land other than Current FallowCurrent FallowTotal
1111213141516
Golaghat38685239910714332118262939308
State Total91639107768199407272346640044621280996

Source : Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Area under High Yielding Variety of Rice, 2018-19:

(Area in Hect, Yield in Kg/Hect)

DistrictAutumn RiceWinter RiceSummer RiceTotal Area
AreaAv. YieldAreaAv. YieldAreaAv. Yield
Golaghat110230951035733597421390018880
Assam11891424201429529290138431032181932753

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Area, Production and Yield of Rice, 2018-19:

DistrictSeasonArea (Hectare)Production (Tonnes)Yield (Tonnes/Hectare)
GolaghatAutumn177127341.54
Summer480994881.97
Winter1153512564652.22
Total1219312686872.2
Total Assam 242517854373722.24

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India

 

Fertilizer Consumption, 2018-19:

(In Tonne)

DistrictNitrogen (N)Phosphorous (P)Murate of Potash (K)Total (N+P+K)Gross Croped Area ('000 Ha.)Per Hect. Consumption (Kg)
Golaghat4740.04929.31850.506519.85186.0235.049
Assam193372.3946607.8750149.49290122.973991.0572.683

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Season-wise Consumption of Fertilizer, 2018-19:

(in Tonnes)

DistrictKharifRabi
NPKTotalNPKTotal
Golaghat2356.32570.60858.603385.522383.72358.71391.903134.33
Assam84523.9822069.729504.42136098.06108841.6824538.2520645.05154025

Source: Statistical Handbook, Assam 2019

 

►PLANTATION CROPS:

 

Small Tea Growers of Assam Registered with Tea Board of India, 2019:

(Upto October)

DistrictNo. of Small Tea GrowersRegistered Area in Hectare
Golaghat1310613900.16
Assam113560106273.16

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Tea Production, 2018:

(In Million Kgs)

DistrictBig GrowerSmall GrowerTotal
Golaghat29.8737.4967.36
Assam387.42304.49691.91

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Area and Production of Rubber, 2018-19:

DistrictArea (In Hectare)Production (In MT)Tapping Area (in Hect.)
Golaghat304.0078.0061.69
Assam58120.0125246.5720858.65

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Generation of Employment in Rubber Plantation Activities, 2017-18 and 2018-19:

(In Nos)

District2017-20182018-2019
Golaghat948950
Assam180789182873

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

►IRRIGATION:

 

Source and Net Irrigated Area, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

DistrictCanalTankWellOther SourceTotal
Govt.PrivateTotalTubewellOther WellTotal
Golaghat415-415-69-69-484
Assam8933710388997258577403114417584486172721365509

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Source and Gross Irrigated Area, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

DistrictCanalTankWellOther SourceTotal
Govt.PrivateTotalTubewellOther WellTotal
Golaghat415-415-69-69-484
Assam11441311811126224118846347047146110616245686494410

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Season-wise Irrigation of Rice, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

District/ StateAutumnWinterSummerTotal
Golaghat-41569484
Assam27201148144210021385366

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Crop-wise Irrigation of Cereal and Millets, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

District/ StateRiceJowarMaizeWheatOther Cereal and MilletsTotal Cereal and Millets
Golaghat484----484
Assam3853662437613731301393183

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Irrigation of Foodgrains, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

District/ StateCereals and MilletsPulsesTotal Food Grains
Golaghat484-484
Assam3931839398402581

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Irrigation of Condiments and Spices, Fruits & Vegetables and Oilseeds, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

District/ StateCondiments and SpicesFruits & VegetablesOilseeds
Golaghat---
Assam312974447262

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Sector wise Irrigation Potential Created, 2018-19 (Cumulative):

(Area in Hect.)

DistrictIrrigation potential created up to 31st March, 2019Grand Total
Minor IrrigationMajor/Medium IrrigationTotal
Golaghat1469201469214692
Assam73381327337810071911007191

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Gross Area Irrigated under Govt. Irrigation Facilities, 2018-19:

(Area in Hect.)

DistrictIrrigation SchemeSource
Surface LiftSurface FlowGround Water LiftTotalCanalsTube WellsTotal
Golaghat331123711012669156811012669
Assam1225221983387112407962320858711240796

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Length of Irrigation Canals/ Channels Constructed upto 2017-18:

(In Km.)

DistrictConstructedLinedPipe
Golaghat196.06935.53485.502
Assam10021.5132205.519794.005

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Target and achievement of additional irrigation potential created, 2018-19:

(Area in Hect.)

DistrictAchievement
Minor IrrigationTotal M.I & M/M IrrigationTotal (AP+RLP)
Golaghat142014201420
Assam191621916219162

N.B: A- Additional, P- Potential, R- Revival, L- Lost

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

►LIVESTOCK & VETERINARY:

 

Population of Cattle, 2019:

DistrictPopulation of Cattle
MaleFemaleTotal
Golaghat103993507460611453
Assam3228349768089010909239

Source: 20th Livestock Census 2019

 

Population of Buffalo, 2019:

District/ StatePopulation of Buffalo
MaleFemaleTotal
Golaghat104492010030549
Assam149356272359421715

Source: 20th Livestock Census 2019

 

Population of Goat, 2019:

DistrictPopulation of Goat
MaleFemaleTotal
Golaghat49077149223198300
Assam122178830933854315173

Source: 20th Livestock Census 2019

 

Population of Sheep, 2019:

DistrictPopulation
Golaghat2981
Assam332100

Source: 20th Livestock Census 2019

 

Population of Pig, 2019:

DistrictPopulation
Golaghat118500
Assam2099000

Source: 20th Livestock Census 2019

 

Veterinary Facilities, 2018-19:

DistrictsHospitalsDispensariesSub-Centre/ First Aid Centre/ SMCBlock Vety. DispensariesKey Village CentreRAICR. P. Check postBCPP Check postTotal
Golaghat111445020063
Assam22311804124192520101335

RAIC= Regional Artificial Insemination Centre.

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Performance of Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries, 2018-19:

DistrictsTreatedLivestock CastrateVaccinatedArtificial Insemination
LivestockPoultry
ContagiousNon-contagiousContagiousNon-contagiousLivestockPoultry
Golaghat07437101533513510153148650912892
Assam75071068933269039277181148841087278154851370457

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

►FISHERY:

 

Number and Area Under Fisheries, 2018-19:

(Area in Hect.)

DistrictBeel FisheriesPonds & TanksDerelict WaterReservoir FisheriesForest FisheriesRiver FisheriesOthers (Paddy Field/ Canals etc.)
Nos.AreaNos.AreaNos.AreaNos.AreaNos.AreaNos.AreaNos.Area
Golaghat1201565.875551133.25-529.50---1720.02512778--
Assam190763019.845511875183.90397394044.651996.04414784.834117690511472489034

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

Economic Survey Assam, 2019-20

 

Fish Production, Fish Imported and Registered Fish Market, 2018-19:

DistrictFish Production (in tonnes)Fish Imported from other State (in tonnes)Nos. of Registered Fish Markets
Raw Fish
Golaghat8097.6081.309
Assam331099.3412641.44263

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Numbers of Ornamental Fish Production Units and Commercial Deals, 2018-19:

DistrictRegistered Commercial units dealing with Ornamental FishRegistered Ornamental Fish Production Units
PrivatePrivate
Golaghat31
Assam7822

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Private Fisheries and Govt. Financial Assistance Received, 2017-18 and 2018-19:

District2017-20182018-2019
Nos. of FisheriesAmount of Financial Assistance Received (In ₹)Nos. of Fishers BenefitedNos. of FisheriesAmount of Financial Assistance Received (In ₹)Nos. of Fishers Benefited
Golaghat65172600065369217.140369
Assam101360196000101382966079.4888296

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Per Capita Requirement, Consumption and Availability of Fish, 2017-18 and 2018-19:

(Unit in Kg)

DistrictRequirement (Per Annum)Availability (Per Capita)
2017-20182017-20182018-2019
Golaghat116863677.756.94

Note: 1. Requirement is in Kg per capita per annum based on minimum requirement of 11 Kg/ Capita/ Annum and assuming 90% as fish eating population of the District.

2. Per capita availability calculated assuming 90% as fish eating population of the District in regard to the fish production of the respective District in the given year.

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Hatcheries and Fish seed Production, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of HatcheriesProduction of Fish seed (Fry in million nos.)
Govt.PrivateCooperativeGovt.PrivateCooperative
Golaghat014--32.70-
Assam21517-2.009891.37-

Source: Economic Survey Assam, 2019-20

 

►FORESTRY:

 

Forest Cover, 2019:

DistrictGeographical Area2019 Assessment% of GAChange wrt 2017 AssessmentScrub
Very Dense ForestMod. Dense ForestOpen ForestTotal
Golaghat350221.00119.30529.61669.9119.1218.914.00
Assam784382794.8610278.9115252.7428326.5136.11221.51173.43

Source: India State of Forest Report 2019

 

Forest Division wise Area Under Forest, 2018-19:

(Area in Hect.)

Forest DivisionReserve Forest AreaEncroached Forest AreaNumbers of Encroachers in Forest Areas (Household)
Golaghat94078.8787213.4639243.00
Assam1359026.70364145.02205209.00

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Forest division wise out turn of Timber, Fuel-wood and Minor Forest Products, 2018-19:

Forest DivisionIndustrial Timber (m³)Fuel-Wood (m³)Minor Forest Products (m³)
SandGravel/StoneSilt/ClaySand Gravel
Golaghat218.909449775050004000750
Assam29199.29675249.22524234952013390.4313568833661661.053

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Division/ Minor Mineral Concession Areas (MCA) of Sand, Stone etc.(Excluding District Council Area) as on 2019:

Name of the DivisionCategory of MCAOutside ForestInside ForestTotal MCA
GolaghatSand13013
Stone101
Sand/ Gravel10010
Clay101
Silt101
 Total39051441

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

►INDUSTRY:

 

Industrial Estates, 2018-19:

DistrictsName of Industrial EstateTotal Area (in Sq. Mtr.)Total No. of Sheds ConstructedNo. of Sheds AllottedOpen Area Allotted (in Sq. M)No. of Units Functioning
GolaghatNumaligarh1275400127541
Assam1622269.9369337337218.87299

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Industrial Area, 2018-19:

DistrictsName of Industrial AreaTotal Area (in Sq. Mtr.)Total No. of Sheds ConstructedNo. of Sheds AllottedOpen Area Allotted (in Sq. Mtr.)No. of Units Functioning
GolaghatJonaki Nagar774457163049.0916
Assam2249565.31731641316371.40229

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Mini Industrial Estate, 2018-19:

DistrictsName of Mini Industrial EstateTotal Area (In Sq. Mtr.)Total No. of Sheds ConstructedNo. of Sheds AllottedOpen Area Allotted (in Sq. Mtr.)No. of Units functioning
GolaghatBokakhat8028804
Assam52284.9879683867.6447

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Registered MSME units under the Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce, 2018-19:

DistrictUnit Registered During the Year
2018-2019
MicroSmallMediumTotal
Golaghat62410103
Assam88723151123

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Investment in Plant & Machinery and Workers under the Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce, 2018-19:

DistrictInvestment in Plant and Machinery (₹ in Lakh)No of Works
Golaghat1980.38655
Assam19075.358543

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

►SERICULTURE:

 

Area under Food Tree Plantation both Government and Private sector for production of Cocoon, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of Seri. Villages (Pvt. sector)EriMugaMulberry
No. of Farm/ Centre (Govt.)Area under food plant both Govt. & Pvt. sector (in Hect.)No. of Farm/ Centre (Govt.)Area under food plant both Govt. & Pvt. sector (in Hect.)No. of Farm/ Centre (Govt.)Area under food plant both Govt. & Pvt. sector (in Hect.)
Govt.Pvt.TotalGovt.Pvt.TotalGovt.Pvt.Total
Golaghat15513.5910913.5775396471417.3640.0057.36
Assam8828121516.014195542471.01871003.88938610989.88118589.552001.52591.05

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Sericulture Village & Seri Farmers Engaged in Sericulture, 2018-19

DistrictNo. of Sericulture VillagesNumber of Family Engaged
EriMugaMulberryTotal
Golaghat155692116125149202
Assam88282409393016429905309836

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Production of Cocoon & Raw Silk, 2018-19:

DistrictProduction of CocoonProduction of Yarn/ Raw Silk
Eri (in '000 Kg.)Muga (in Lakh No)Mulberry (in '000 Kg.)Eri (in '000 Kg.)Muga (in Lakh No.)Mulberry (in '000 Kg.)
Golaghat152.00484.007.20122.009.500.9
Assam5632.896494.25611.823421.70157.0061

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

►HANDLOOM & TEXTILE:

 

Statistics of Handloom & Textile, 2018-19:

DistrictHandloom Training Centre (HTC)No. of Trainee in HTCNo. of Weaver's Extension Service UnitWeaver's Extension Service Production (in Metre)No. of Handloom Production Centre CentreHandloom Production (in Metre)
Golaghat4464945.002285.00
Assam10211819849339205160

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

►POWER:

 

Circle-wise Number of Consumers, 2016-17 to 2018-19:

Circle2016-20172017-20182018-2019
DomesticCommercialDomesticCommercialDomesticCommercial
Golaghat134467590514156264681650566968
Total360504424139339072372546885041035273146

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Villages Electrified, 2016-17 and 2017-18:

District

No. of villages

(Census 2011)

No. of villages Electrified (Cumulative)
2016-20172017-2018
Golaghat112511241124
Assam263952566326235

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2018

 

►ROADWAYS:

 

Category-wise Length of Roads, 2019:

(As on 31st March) (In Km.)

DistrictState HighwayNational HighwaysMajor District RoadUrban RoadRural Road
Golaghat1601281571182046
Assam253038904379171445336

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Road Length Constructed by P.W.D (Road), 2019:

(As on 31st March) (In Km.)

DistrictTotal Road Length
Cement ConcreteBlack Top or AsphaltICBPMetalled & Un-Metalled
Golaghat761365230810
Assam41130048271520784

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Length of Roads under NH, 2018-19:

(In Km.)

DistrictsNational Highway
National HighwayUnder ConstructionNewly Declared NHTotal
Golaghat127.524--127.524
Assam2801.163193.736894.7873889.686

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Length of Roads per Lakh of Population & Per '00 Sq. Km. of Geographical Area, 2019:

(As on 31st March)

DistrictsTotal Road Length including NH (Km)PopulationRoad Length per Lakh Population (Km)Area (in Sq. Km.)Road Length per '00 Sq. Km. of Geographical Area (Km)
Golaghat26091066888244.51350274.49
Assam5784831205576185.387843873.75

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Habitation Connectivity Status from Phase-I to Phase-X and RCIP-I and works in progress under PMGSY, 2019:

(As on 31st March)

DistrictsNo. of VillagesTotal
(1000+)(500+)(250+)<205 (incidental)
Golaghat240200177153770
Assam599946883166145415307

RCIP: Rural Connectivity Investment Programme

PMGSY: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojona

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2018 and 2019

 

►ROAD TRANSPORT:

 

Number of Motor Vehicles on Road, 2018-19:

DistrictMulti Axle VehicleArticulated VehicleMediumHeavyFour WheelersThree WheelerStage CarriageContract CarriageOmni Buses
12345678910
Golaghat--127525854379247-3024
Assam2804380117453109980118255437181372143321015

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DistrictMini BusesSchool BusesAATTMotor CabsMaxi CabsOthers TaxiAuto Rickshaw

Two

Wheeler

Car
1111213141516171819
Golaghat2442054--8166345926111772
Assam226122479711140759345416761388412400197668890

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DistrictTractorTrailorCraneGovt. VehicleFire BrigadeAmbulanceOthersE-RickshawTotal
1202122232425262728
Golaghat851234422-2543439083550
Assam581122100817252002911326151272892263725529

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Statement Showing The Motor Vehicle Registration Progressive Total in the Year 2018-19:

District

Multi Axle

Vehicle

Articu-

lated Vehicle

MediumHeavyFor WheelerThree WheelerStage CarriageContract CarriageOmni Buses
12345678910
Golaghat--226140605571375-3184
Assam2807449521047121868132042484491966194981415

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DistrictMini BusesSchool BusesAATTMotor CabsMaxi CabsOther TaxiAuto RickshawTwo WheelerCar
1111213141516171819
Golaghat27223---NA8317115813378
Assam26792845123051574010299416811535812587508706192

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DistrictTractorTrailerCraneGovt. VehicleFire BrigadeAmbulanceOthersE-RickshawTotal
1202122232425262728
Golaghat1178276548-28590390102358
Assam638312316320632355013027691511794394026479

Source: Statistical Handbook, Assam 2019

 

Revenue Collection under Commissionerate of Transport, 2017-18 and 2018-19:

(Rs. in crore)

District Authority2017-182018-19
Golaghat18.7019.45
Total676.33737.55

R&L- Registered & License, RTA- Regional Transport Authority

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

►POSTAL SERVICES:

 

Number of Post Offices, 2018-19:

DistrictsNo. of Post OfficesArea (in Sq. Km.)Estimated Population 2018Area Served per Post Office (in Sq. Km.)Population Serve Per Post OfficesModernised Post Office (in Nos.)Computerised Post Office (in Nos.)
RuralUrbanTotal
Golaghat14371503502116034923.3577362121
Assam37362754011784383484525519.568687624624

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Number of Letter Boxes, 2018-19:

DistrictsNo. of Letter BoxesAvailability of Post Boxes Rented by Public
RuralUrbanTotal
Golaghat1451916426
Assam11304112312427614

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

►EDUCATION:

 

Enrolment and Teacher in Lower Primary Schools, 2018-19:

(In nos.)

DistrictSchoolsEnrollmentTeachers
Govt./ Prov.Tea Garden/ Local BodiesTotalGirlsTotalGovt./ Prov.Tea Garden/ Local Bodies
Golaghat113901139371667249926730
Assam3626247836740135186826506251040061378

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Enrolment and Teachers in Upper Primary School, 2018-19:

(In nos.)

DistrictSchools
Govt./ Prov.RecognisedTea Garden/ Local BodiesTotal
UPComposite HS/HSSUPComposite HS/HSSUPComposite HS/HSSUPComposite HS/HSS
123456789
Golaghat185154126300311157
Assam57323692392214631396573851

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DistrictEnrollmentTeacher
GirlsTotalGovt./ ProvRecognisedTea Gardens/ Local BodiesTotal
UPComposite HS/HSSUPComposite HS/HSS
11011121314151617
Golaghat2264743811124915256231503412
Assam7913721493160400563780825527124034104665

UP: Upper Primary; HS: High School

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Lower Primary and Upper Primary Schools (Govt/ Prov. under Deptt. of Elementary Education), 2018-19:

(In nos.)

DistrictLower PrimaryUpper Primary
RuralUrbanRuralUrban
Golaghat11083117312
Assam3510211605413319

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Nos of Govt. Provincialised Secondary and Higher Secondary School, 2018-19:

(In nos.)

District   
HS+HSSSr. Madrassa + Sanskrit ToalTotal No. of Govt./ Provincialised School
Golaghat1634167
Assam40822324314

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Status of Educational Institute, 2018-19:

(In nos.)

DistrictGovtProvincialisedModel SchoolsProvincialisedTotal Govt./ Provincialised Secondary and Higher Secondary Institutions
HSHSSHSHSSTotalJunior CollegesSanskrit/ Pali ToalSr. Madrassa/ Arabic College/ Title Madrassa
Golaghat01138241620431170
Assam431337665640321565951384345

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Student Teacher Ratio, Drop Rate and Transition Rate, 2018-19:

(in %)

DistrictPupil Teacher Ratio*Dropout rateTransition Rate from Primary to U. Primary
Lower PrimaryUpper PrimaryLower PrimaryUpper Primary
Golaghat23182.40.798.1
Assam7196163.11.9100.0

* Dropout rate is calculated based on 2 years U-DISE Data.

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Status of Class-Rooms in Govt./ Provincialised Primary & Upper Primary Schools, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of PSAverage No. of Class room in PSNo. of UPSAverage No. of Class rooms in UPSAverage Student Classroom Ratio
PrimaryUpper Primary
Golaghat11392.81855.21923
Assam362622.757324.52329

NER: Net Enrollment Ratio; PS: Primary School; UPS: Upper Primary School

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Status of Facilities Available in Primary & Upper Primary Schools, 2018-19:

(in Nos.)

DistrictPrimary SchoolUpper Primary School
No. of SchoolsDrinking WaterBoys ToiletGirls ToiletNo. of SchoolsDrinking WaterBoys ToiletGirls Toilet
Golaghat1139112311031135185182182183
Assam362623412732928348365732547051905530

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Enrolment and Number of Teachers in High/ Higher Secondary School, 2018-19:

DistrictHigh School
 EnrolmentTeacher
No. of InstitutionFemaleTotalFemaleTotal
Golaghat16811017209095451442
Assam43093552616505091379844812

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Enrolment, Teachers and Number of Institutions in HS/ Junior Colleges in 2018-19:

(in Nos.)

DistrictHigher secondaryJunior College
No. of InstitutionEnrolmentTeacherNo. of InstitutionEnrolmentTeacher
FemaleTotalFemaleTotalFemaleTotalFemaleTotal
Golaghat28214141751382381326405697115285
Assam83366079133112281471832525030110472924126384

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Govt./ Provincialised High and Higher Secondary Schools Having Facilities, 2018-19:

District         
Number of SchoolsDrinking WaterBoundary Wall/ FencingFunctional Girls ToiletComputerRampPlay GroundLibraryElectricity Connection
Golaghat16816510814614112213474166
Assam430942042462385132002760316226984157

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Institution, Enrollment and Teacher in Sanskrit and Palitols (Prov.) in Assam, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of InstitutionEnrollmentNo. of Teacher
MaleFemaleMaleFemale
Golaghat4453993
Assam97185694623573

Prov.: Provincialised

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Institutes, Enrolment and Teachers in Pre. Sr. Madrassas, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of InstitutionEnrolmentNo. of Teacher
MaleFemaleMaleFemale
Golaghat11458981
Assam25015339112261815219

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Institutes, Enrolment and Teachers in Sr. Madrassas, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of InstitutionEnrolmentNo. of Teacher
MaleFemaleMaleFemale
Golaghat17533134
Assam1341578514537155385

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

►BANKING:

 

Number of Functioning Offices of Commercial Banks, 2020:

(As at the end of Quarter)

DistrictJune 2020March 2020
Golaghat116115
Assam30583007

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

Population Group-wise Number of Functioning Offices of Commercial Banks, 2020:

(As at the end of Quarter)

DistrictJune 2020March 2020
RuralSemi UrbanUrbanTotalRuralSemi UrbanUrbanTotal
Golaghat6749 1166748 115
Assam1417880761305814138507443007

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

Number of Reporting Offices, Aggregate Deposit and Bank Credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks, 2020:

(As at the end of Quarter) (₹ in Crore)

DistrictJune 2020March 2020
Number of Reporting OfficesDepositCreditNumber of Reporting OfficeDepositCredit
Golaghat1153501228111534022214
Assam291916838474491290716654571080
All India15015214480784104320251493731412748310333231

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

Type-wise Distribution of Aggregate deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks, 2020:

(As at the end of Quarter) (₹ in Crore)

DistrictJune 2020March 2020
CurrentSavingsTermTotalCurrentSavingsTermTotal
Golaghat222214011393501186210811083402
Assam110468579371545168384111268440571014166545
All India1276932485230483515481448078412046574729251819357414127483

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

Population Group-Wise Deposits of Scheduled Commercial Banks, March 2020:

(No of Accounts in Thousands and Amount in `Crore)

DistrictPopulation GroupNo of OfficesNo of AccountsDeposit Amount
GolaghatRural679861342
GolaghatSemi-urban466371946

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

Population Group-wise Credit of SCB's, March 2020:

DistrictPopulation GroupNo. of OfficesNo. of AccountsCredit- Amount Outstanding in Crore
GolaghatRural67145659873
GolaghatSemi-urban461189261323

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

►MEDICAL & PUBLIC HEALTH:

 

Health Infrastructure Facility, 2019-20:

(As on December 23, 2020)

DistrictType of FacilityTotal FacilityActive Facility
TotalPublicPrivateUrbanRuralTotalPublicPrivateUrbanRural
ASSAMSC584756092386257854958493325464912
PHC1670122644464160614401046394601380
CHC3332101237425931819812071247
SDH2216661619145514
DH3737003733330033
Total790970988112067703676862245441826586
GolaghatSC1981944019815314940153
PHC664521066644321064
CHC13940131394013
SDH1100111001
DH1100111001
Total279250290279232203290232

SC= Sub Center; PHC= Primary Health Center; CHC= Community Health Center; SDH= Sub District Hospital; DH= District Hospital

Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India

 

Health Services Facilities under Govt. Sector, 2018-19:

(In Nos)

DistrictCivil HospitalSDCHFRUSub CentresPrimary HealthState DispensariesCommunity Health
RuralUrbanRuralUrbanRuralUrban
Golaghat1101444005040
Assam25141546449460262161720

S.D.C.H.=Sub Divisional Civil Hospital; P.H.C.= Primary Health Centre;

F.R.U.= First Referral Units; C.H.C.= Community Health Centres

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Medical & Paramedical Personnel under Govt. Sector, 2018-19:

DistrictDoctorsPharmacistNurse (ANM)Midwives (GNM)
RuralUrbanRuralUrbanRuralUrbanRuralUrban
Golaghat1093250161783721662
Assam36261172158250710932131952131078

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Number of Private Hospitals and Registered Diagnostic Centres, 2018:

DistrictPoly Clinic/ Nursing HomeNo. of Diagnostic Centre
Golaghat69
Assam263318

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Number of Beds in Different type of Health Institutions, 2018:

District2018Total
CHBPHCMPHCCHCSDCHMCH
Golaghat10030140120500440
Assam363090034604860915512118886

CH= Civil Hospital; BPHC= Block Primary Health Centre;

MPHC= Mini Primary Health Centre; CHC= Community Health Centre;

MCH= Medical College Hospital

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Births & Deaths Registered during 2018:

District2018
Current Year RegistrationDelayed RegistrationTotal
BirthDeathBirthDeathBirthDeath
Golaghat2267242061592510242644716
Assam6198001296568894411356708744141012

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Number of Family Welfare Centres for the year 2018-19:

District2018-2019
Family Welfare Centres (Nos.)
RuralUrban
Golaghat1795
Assam5214189

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Family Planning Performance, 2018-19:

DistrictSterilizationIUD InsertionCC UsersOP Users
Golaghat1413778932167244
Assam3817313253461793151950

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Universal Immunization Programme Performance, 2018-19:

DistrictBCGOPVPENTA-3MSLFULLY IMMTT (PW) 2+B
Golaghat161221562315898163451665317333
Assam630894557933591182601706593561603285

PW= Pregnant Women

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

►EMPLOYMENT:

 

Number of Employment Exchanges, 2018:

DistrictGeneralSpecialEmployment Information & Guidance Bureau (EI & GB)Employment Information & Assistance Bureau (EI & AB)
Golaghat2--2
Assam472329

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Employment through Employment Exchanges, 2018:

DistrictNo. of RegistrationNo. of Live RegisterNo. of Vacancies NotifiedNo. of Placement
Golaghat49338208919Nil
Assam2595922024446833985

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

►PANCHAYAT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT:

 

Self Help Group (SHG), 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of Women SHG FormedNo. of SHG provided with Revolving Fund
Golaghat43163580
Assam10855574205

SHG= Self Help Group

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Information of Village Organisation, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of Village Organisation (Achievement)No. of SHGs Provided with Community Investment Fund (Achievement)
Golaghat931552
Assam345420345

SHG= Self Help Group

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Achievement of National Rural Livelihood Project, 2018-19:

(₹ in Lakh)

DistrictAchievement
Golaghat242.75
Assam6344.83

SHG= Self Help Group

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Physical Achievement Under MGNREGA, 2018-19:

DistrictsEmployment Generated (Mandays) (In Nos)
SCsSTsOthersTotalWomen
Golaghat7678525094211122981440025586613
Assam274162110697844399326675337213221928466

MGNREGA= Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Act

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Job Cards Issued and Employment Provided, 2018-19:

(in Nos.)

DistrictsJob Card IssuedHousehold Demanded EmploymentHousehold Provided EmploymentHousehold Provided 100 days EmploymentDisabled Persons Provided Employment
Golaghat161481713346581027074
Assam456758919227481744719184685586

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Physical Achievement and Expenditure Details under PMAY-G, 2018-19:

DistrictsUnder Construction (Sanctioned Before 2018-19)Utilization Funds (₹ in Lakh)
Golaghat583756.69
Assam9007114968.32

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Financial Performance under PMAY-G and Physical Achievement under National Social Assistance Programme, 2018-19:

(₹ in Lakh)

DistrictsExpenditureIndira Gandhi National Old Age Pension SchemeIndira Gandhi National Widow Pension SchemeIndira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
AchievementAchievementAchievement
Golaghat3756.692199233831294
Assam114968.3268438910781334683

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Financial Progress under National Social Assistance Programme, 2018-19:

(₹ in Lakh)

DistrictIndira Gandhi National Widow Pension SchemeNational Family Benefit SchemeIndira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
Expenditure IncurredExpenditure IncurredExpenditure Incurred
Golaghat727.042123.441727.042
Assam27249.3044300.8627249.304

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Training Programme Conducted by State Institute of Panchayat & Rural Development (SIPRD), 2018-19:

DistrictTarget (In Nos.)Achievement (In Nos)
No. of ProgrammeNo. of ParticipantNo. of ProgrammeNo. of Participant
Golaghat704500605718
Assam32501655003286198156

SIPRD= State Institute of Panchayat & Rural Development

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Training Programme Conducted for Elected Representatives of Panchayat Raj Institutes by SIPRD, 2018-19:

DistrictTarget (In Nos.)Achievement (In Nos)
No. of ProgrammeNo. of ParticipantNo. of ProgrammeNo. of Participant
Golaghat208002136
Assam53021200795158

SIPRD= State Institute of Panchayat & Rural Development

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019