Date of formation: Kokrajhar District was carved out of Goalpara District on 1st July 1983.
Area: 3169 square kilometers
Density of population: 280 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 66.63 % - Male: 73.44 %, Female: 59.54 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:958
Boundaries of Kokrajhar District
North: Bhutan
South: Dhubri District, Assam
East: Bongaigaon District, Assam
West: West Bengal
Kokrajhar District Average Rainfall: 2350 mm
Kokrajhar District Average Temperature in Summer: 27.95 deg C
Kokrajhar District Average Temperature in Winter: 17.15 deg C
KOKRAJHAR DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Champamati, Gaurang, Tipkai, Sonkosh, Bhur, Laopani
Sub Divisions: Kokrajhar, Gossaigaon
Assembly Constituencies: Gossaigaon, Kokrajhar West, Kokrajhar East, Sidli
Forest Regions: Haltugaon, Kachugaon
Kokrajhar District Nearby Attractions
1. Manas National Park
2. Onthai Gwlao
3. Mahamaya Temple
4. Thandwi Bineswar Brahma Memorial Park
5. Daimalu Parks
6. Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Kokrajhar District Facts: It is one of the 11 most backward districts of Assam that is receiving grants from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program. 55% of the total area of the state is covered by forests.
Educational Institutions: Kokrajhar College, Commerce College, Science College
What is Kokrajhar District Famous For: Golden languor which was first spotted here in 1953
Famous People From Kokrajhar District: Charan Narzary, Pramila Rani Brahma, Mathias Tudu
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
