Sualkuchi
| Sualkuchi শুৱালকুছি Soalkuchi | |
|---|---|
| city | |
| Nickname(s): Manchester of Assam | |
  Sualkuchi Location in Assam, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°10′N 91°34′E / 26.17°N 91.57°ECoordinates: 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 | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Website |
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Sualkuchi (Pron: ˈʃʊɑ:lˌkʊʧɪ) 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. There are large number of cottage handloom industries for which it is also known as the "Manchester of Assam".
Silk center
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.
Geography
Sualkuchi is located at 26°10′N 91°34′E / 26.17°N 91.57°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 35 m (115 ft).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Sualkuchi had a population of 14,129. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Sualkuchi has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 76%. In Sualkuchi, 6% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sualkuchi
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.