Khoirabari

Khoirabari is a small town in Udalguri district in the Indian state of Assam.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Khoirabari had a population of 8,703. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khoirabari has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 69%.

Assamese, Bodo and Bengali are the major language. But the most commonly spoken languages include Bodo is spoken widely in the surrounding areas. The locals can even interact in Hindi.

A number of tea gardens are located nearby and Khoirabari is the nearest commercial access point for them.

Education

Educational Institutions include

  • Khoirabari College
  • Khoirabari Junior College
  • Khoirabari Higher Secondary School
  • Uttar Khoirabari Adarsha High School
  • U.N. Academy
  • Jatiya Vidyalaya
  • NRDS Junior College
  • Bathou Ashram Phoraisali
  • Brilliant Jr. College
  • Sankardeva Shishu Niketan

Facilities

  • Nearest railway station: Khoirabari railway station
  • Nearest police station: Khoirabari Nearest Airport - LGBI Airport (Guwahati)
  • Nearest hospital: Khoirabari Gramin Hospital.

Major festivals

Rongali Bihu and Boisagu are in April; Durga Puja in October; Dewali and Holy also celebrated across Khoirabari and surrounding areas.

References

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