Golakganj, India

Assam · India

Golakganj is a small city in Assam, India with a population of 8,244. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

8,244 Population 58/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
118.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Golakganj

Golakganj

Golakganj Assembly constituency is one of the 126 constituencies of the Assam Legislative Assembly in India. Golakganj forms a part of the Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency.

People

Population8,244
Density58/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain118.8 in/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population8,244
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates26.1022°, 89.8228°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation118.8 inches (3,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Golakganj

Golakganj is a small city in India (Assam) with a population of 8,244. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Golakganj

Golakganj has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 2300 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.5° 6.0
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.3° 14.5
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 19° / 30.1° 49.9
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.7° 168.3
May 27.4°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.8° 329.7
Jun 28.3°C / 83°F 25.5° / 31.1° 545.2
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 26.3° / 31.1° 353.5
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 26.7° / 31.9° 320.5
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 26° / 30.8° 326.6
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 23.8° / 29.4° 181.5
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 18.8° / 26.2° 3.3
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 14.6° / 22.7° 1.1
Golakganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above India avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area142.2 sq mi (368.3 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates26.1022°N, 89.8228°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.8"
213% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 27.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 20, 2025.

Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 138 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 55 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 149 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 84 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 82 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 100 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 78 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 90 km
Oct 29, 2009 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India M4.8 53 km
Dec 4, 2013 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India M4.7 60 km
Jul 10, 2012 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan M4.7 137 km
Jan 3, 1996 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh M4.7 91 km
Apr 20, 2001 33 km S of Go?lp?ra, India M4.5 81 km
Jan 20, 2018 6 km ENE of Golakganj, India M4.5 6 km
May 27, 2004 India-Bangladesh border region M4.5 37 km
Sep 11, 2010 22 km N of Tura, India M4.5 57 km
Mar 3, 1993 10 km SSE of Tura, India M4.5 86 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh M4.5 94 km
Aug 8, 1995 3 km WSW of Bil?sip?ra, India M4.4 40 km
Aug 18, 1996 22 km SW of Lakhipur, India M4.4 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 17.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 27.3 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 26.9 in
August 83°F (29°C) 18.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 15.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Golakganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (27.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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Farmers Markets in Golakganj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Andharizhar Bazar
Asia Market এশিয়া মার্কেট
Bepari Hat Bazar বেপারী হাট বাজার
Chondipur Bazar
Fuwad market
Joymonirhat bazar
Khondokar Market খন্দকার মার্কেট
Kumorpur Bazar
Nageswari Bazar নাগেশ্বরী বাজার
Pacatala building pradhani Market পাচতলা ভবন প্রধানী মার্কেট
Rayganj Bazar
পাটেশ্বরী বাজার
ব্যাপারির হাট বাজার

Clinics in Golakganj

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Dispensary, Bashbari
State Dispensary, Bherbhnagi
State Dispensary, Kachokhana
State Dispensary, Moterjhar

Train Stations in Golakganj

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basbari
Bidyadabri
Golakganj Junction
Moterjhar

Airports Near Golakganj

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hashimara Air Force Station-Medium Airport
Baljek Airport-Small Airport
Cooch Behar AirportCOHSmall Airport
Lalmonirhat Airport-Small Airport
Rupsi AirportRUPSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Golakganj

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
masjid

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 Golakganj

What is the population of Golakganj?

Golakganj has a population of 8,244 residents and is located in India. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 142.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Golakganj?

Golakganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 118.8 inches.

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