Sonapur, Assam
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Sonapur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Location in Assam, India Sonapur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°07′N 91°59′E / 26.12°N 91.98°E | |
| Country | File:Flag of India.svg India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Kamrup (Metro) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS |
Sonapur is a small town located in the outskirts (20 km away) of Guwahati city in Kamrup Metropolitan district of the Indian state of Assam.[1] Sonapur is situated beside National Highway 37 near the river Digaru,[2] which flows into the Kalang river close to its embouchure into the Brahmaputra. The Tiwa (Lalung), Boro, Assamese, Karbi communities form the majority in this area.
Education
Sonapur College is the premier higher educational institution of Sonapur. The North East Regional Centre of Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education is located at Tepesia Sports Complex here.[3]
Healthcare
The District Hospital, Sonapur is situated near the NH 37 which has all the major healthcare facilities.[4]
References
- ↑ Report on Malaria in Sonapur
- ↑ Army Map Service (RMBM) - Edition 2-AMS, series U502, NG 456-6 Gauhati
- ↑ "About L.N.I.P.E, Guwahati". lnipe.edu.in. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ↑ "Sonapur District Hospital readied to tackle corona challenge, 108 beds set up". sentinelassam.com. 27 May 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
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