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Golāghāt, India

Assam · India

Golāghāt is a mid-size city in Assam, India with a population of 41,989. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
41,989 Population 14,837/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
80.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population41,989
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density14,837/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,450
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units16,796
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain80.7 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population41,989
Population Density14,837 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates26.5117°, 93.9595°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation80.7 inches (2,049 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.0 years

About Golāghāt

Golāghāt is a mid-size city in India (Assam) with a population of 41,989. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Golāghāt has a population of 41,989 with a density of 14,837 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

41,989
Total Population
14,837
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Golāghāt vs India Average

The median household income in Golāghāt is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,450 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $28, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 756 business establishments.

Income: Golāghāt vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,450
Avg Weekly Wage$28

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)756

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Golāghāt is $10,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 16,796 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$10,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units16,796

Property Tax

Climate in Golāghāt

Golāghāt has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (16.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1766 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.1°C / 61°F 8.8° / 25.6° 12.3
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 9.7° / 28° 30.7
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 13.3° / 33.6° 49.4
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 17.4° / 36.4° 134.4
May 27.5°C / 82°F 20.1° / 37° 234.8
Jun 28.3°C / 83°F 22.6° / 35.7° 336.7
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 23.6° / 36.4° 331.9
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 23.4° / 36.5° 252.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 36.8° 207.5
Oct 25.3°C / 77°F 18.5° / 33.4° 157.4
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 14.2° / 28.6° 11.0
Dec 17.3°C / 63°F 10.8° / 25.9° 7.9
Golāghāt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average75.3°F
39% above India avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density14,837/sq mi
Coordinates26.5117°N, 93.9595°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.7"
112% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.37"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 1, 2012 21 km ESE of Phek, India M5.6 126 km
May 11, 2012 19 km N of Hoj?i, India M5.4 113 km
Nov 6, 2013 24 km SSW of Num?ligarh, India M5.4 33 km
Apr 30, 1990 36 km SW of Bok?kh?t, India M5.3 64 km
Jun 23, 1991 Assam, India M5.3 78 km
Jul 14, 2012 26 km S of Phek, India M5.2 132 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km W of Tezpur, India M5.2 129 km
Mar 25, 2005 40 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 145 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India M5.2 121 km
Apr 4, 2019 25 km SSW of Phek, India M5.1 127 km
Jan 28, 1991 53 km ESE of Tuensang, India M5.0 143 km
Dec 29, 1990 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 138 km
Dec 2, 1998 34 km SSW of Bok?kh?t, India M5.0 50 km
Apr 28, 2021 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 146 km
Aug 19, 2009 9 km N of Dhing, India M5.0 148 km
Mar 23, 2005 50 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 141 km
Jun 11, 2018 18 km NE of Rah?, India M4.9 130 km
Jul 7, 2008 60 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 149 km
Nov 6, 2013 30 km SSW of Bok?kh?t, India M4.8 45 km
Aug 19, 2023 31 km S of Tezpur, India M4.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 135 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 12.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 14.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 13.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in Driest

Golāghāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.4") and December the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Golāghāt

Institution Type Founded Website
D. R. College Ground College
Debraj Roy (D. R.) College College
Doyang Jr. College College
Golaghat Engineering College (GEC) College Visit →
Golaghat Engineering College (GEC) College
Hemo Prova Borbora (HPB) Girls College Ground College Visit →
Reliance College Jr. College
Reliance College Jr. Ground College
Residential Girls Polytechnic College Ground College
VKNRL School Of Nursing College Visit →

Schools in Golāghāt

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
VKV School Ground
KKBB School Ground
Sacred Heart School (SHS)
Dandadhar Baruah Girls' School
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (V. K. V.)
Kushal Konwar Balya Bhawan (K. K. B. B.)
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Radio Stations near Golāghāt

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Golāghāt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jorhat Museum
Natural History Museum (Robin's Museum)

Libraries in Golāghāt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library0.0
Jorhat District Library0.0
KRISHNA KANTA HANDIQUI CENTRAL LIBRARY0.0
Rev. B M Pugh Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Golāghāt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Biponi Market
Chowk Bazaar
Kanaighat Market
Municipal Market Complex # 1
Municipal Market Complex #2 Area
Municipal Market Complex #3
Telgaram Market

Restaurants in Golāghāt

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rahdhala restaurant and cafe

Theatres in Golāghāt

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GATS — Golaghat Amateur Theatre Society

Clinics in Golāghāt

12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buralikson MPHC
Chinatoli State Dispensary
Dutta's Psychiatric Clinic
G B M Nursing Home
Golaghat Nursing Home
Kamarbondha Ali BPHC
Kheria Clinic
Mini PHC, Athkhelia
Mini PHC, Boruagaon
Nizara Devi Eye Specialist Clinic
Northeast Diabetes Care & Research Centre
Physical Care-Physiotherapy Clinic

Dentists in Golāghāt

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pathori Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Golāghāt

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Furkating Junction
Golaghat Railway Station
Kamarbandha Ali
Oating

Bus Stations in Golāghāt

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Assam State Transport Corporation (A. S. T. C.)
Public Bus Terminus

Gas Stations in Golāghāt

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
IN #12091863549
IN #12091863550

Banks in Golāghāt

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Bank of Baroda
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
IDBI Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
Vijaya Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Golāghāt

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Golāghāt

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dimapur AirportDMUMedium Airport
Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi AirportHGIMedium Airport
Jorhat AirportJRHMedium Airport

Post Offices in Golāghāt

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
India Post (H. P. O.)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Golāghāt

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist church
Gurudwara Sahib
Jain Temple
Jain Temple
Namghar
Sanātana Dharma Temple
Vishnu Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Golāghāt

What is the population of Golāghāt?

Golāghāt has a population of 41,989 residents and is located in India. The population density is 14,837 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Golāghāt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $10,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Golāghāt?

Golāghāt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.7 inches.

How is the job market in Golāghāt?

The unemployment rate in Golāghāt is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $28. There are 756 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Golāghāt?

The median home value in Golāghāt is $10,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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