Sarupathar
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Sarupathar | |
|---|---|
Sub-Divisional Headquarter | |
  Sarupathar Location in Assam, India  Sarupathar Sarupathar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°11′39″N 93°51′58″E / 26.194053°N 93.866083°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Golaghat |
| Government | |
| • Body | Sarupathar Municipal Corporation |
| • SUB-DIVISIONAL OFFICER(Civil) | Dr P Uday Praveen IAS |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 10,827 |
| • Density | 3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 785601 |
| Area code | 03774 |
| Vehicle registration | AS-05 |
Sarupathar is a town and the Sub-Divisional headquarter of Dhansiri Sub-Division in Golaghat district in the state of Assam, India.
In assamese, 'Xoru/Saru' means 'Small in Size', 'Pothaar/Pathar' means 'Paddy Fields'.
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[1] Sarupathar had a population of 10,827. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Sarupathar has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 77%. In Sarupathar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. A majority of Assamese and Bengali live here with major other communities like Marwari, Manipuri, Tea-Labourer Community, Muslim, Kochari and few others live here. The majority of Sarupathar's population are Hindu, but other religions like Islam, Buddhism, Christianity are also found here.
Government & Politics
Sarupathar is part of Kaziranga Lok Sabha constituency. The current Member of Parliament representing Kaziranga is Kamakhya Prasad Tasa. The current Member of Legislative Assembly representing Sarupathar is Biswajit Phukan.[2]
Local Administration
The Sarupathar Municipal Corporation is responsible for the maintaining town's civic infrastructure as well as carrying out associated administrative duties. The Town Committee is constituted by elected members from each wards. The entire town has been divided into four wards, and one member is elected from each ward. One ward is reserved for women. The term is for a five-year duration after which elections are held once again.
