Golaghat district is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. It attained district status in 1987. The district headquarters are located at Golaghat. The name ‘Golaghat’ originated from the markets established by a business class of people called ‘Marwari’ (who have their origins in Rajasthan) during the middle of the 19th century at the bank of the river Dhansiri in the vicinity of the district headquarters. “Gola” means the market and “Ghat” means the port of river transport. Within the merged establishment of the Deputy Commissioner, Golaghat is the Offices of the Sub-Divisional Officers, Dhansiri and Bokakhat. There are multiple functions and issues looked after by the Deputy Commissioner’s office from its headquarters. The branches of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner are rationalized as Administration, Civil Defence, Confidential, Development, Election, Excise, Home Guards, Magisterial, Nazarat, Personnel, Registration, Revenue, Supply, Treasury and Zila Sainik Board. The Courts of District and Session Judge are also located in its headquarters at Golaghat
IT WAS SITUATED IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE
Nice place
DC office of Golaghat situated at heart of the town. All major govt office located in this area. Prominent landmark.
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