Guwahati is also colloquially called Gauhati at times. It is the largest city in the State of Assam in India. It is also north-eastern India’s biggest metropolis. It is located on the River Brahmaputra’s southern banks and is frequently referred to as the Gateway to North East India. The total area covered by the Guwahati metropolis is approximately 216 square kilometers while the entire zone covers 1,528 square kilometers as per estimates. Guwahati has an elevation of 50-60 meters. It had a population of 957,352 people as of the year 2011. The Assam Capital was once shifted to Dispur, a locality in Guwahati in 1972, after Meghalaya was separated from the State of Assam. Shillong was the previous capital of the combined State. The Guwahati coordinates are 26°10′20″N 91°44′45″E.
Infrastructure and Details
Guwahati is home to the Guwahati railway station along with the Kamakhya Junction New Guwahati Railway Station along with the Azara Railway Station, and the Narangi Railway Station. The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the main airport in Guwahati and lies 20 kilometres westwards from the city center. It is located at an area known as Borjhar. There are innumerable reputed educational institutions in Guwahati including the Gurukul Grammar Senior Secondary School, Don Bosco School, Cotton University, Gauhati University, Assam Science and Technology University, K.C. Das Commerce College, Gauhati Commerce College, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and many others. Leading hospitals include the GNRC Hospital, Dispur Hospital and the Dispur Polyclinic and Nursing Home. All other amenities are available for residents here.
Property in Guwahati
You will find several property options available in Guwahati including residential plots, apartments, and villas. These are available at competitive prices for buyers and demand has also increased over the years in the city on account of its economic, connectivity and infrastructural improvements.
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