Social,
Environmental & Economic Sustainability
Our analysis of the rank of the district
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
Challenges of the district : Our research with local communities
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
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.
