Sualkuchi
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Sualkuchi
Soalkuchi | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Sualkuchi Town | |
 Sualkuchi Budhram Madhab Satradhikar College | |
| Nickname: Manchester of Assam | |
  Sualkuchi Location in Assam, India  Sualkuchi Sualkuchi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°10′N 91°34′E / 26.17°N 91.57°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Kamrup |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 14,129 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS |
Sualkuchi (Pron: ˈsʊɑ:lˌkʊʧɪ, Assamese pronunciation: [xualkusi]) is a census town in Kamrup district in the Indian state of Assam. It is situated on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra, about 35 km from Guwahati, Sualkuchi is a block of Kamrup District. It has large number of cottage industry engaged in handloom, for which it is also known as the "Manchester of Assam".
Sidheswar Devalaya at Sualkuchi is an ancient Siva temple, built during the time of Ahom King Siva Singha's rule. A few images of archeological interest exist at the site.[1]
Gandhi Aashram at Sualkuchi is newly developed along River Banks
This is the textile center of Assam. Muga silk and Pat silk along with Eri silk and Endi cloth from this region is famous for its quality. Mekhela chadors and Gamosas made from this indigenous materials is in demand throughout Assam as well as other parts of India. Its registered trademark is SUALKUCHI'S.[2]
