Khoirabari

Khoirabari is a town and a town area committee in Darrang district (now Udalguri) in the Indian state of Assam.

Demographics

As of 2001[update] 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 and Bengali are the major languages spoken while others commonly spoken languages include Bodo and Hindi. Bodo is spoken widely in the surrounding areas.

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

Educational Institutions include; Khoirabari College, Khoirabari Higher Secondary School and Uttar Khoirabari Adarsha High School.

Facilities

Nearest Railway station: Khoirabari
Nearest Police station: Khoirabari Nearest Airport - LGBI Airport (Guwahati)
Nearest Hospital: Khoirabari Gramin Hospital.
Major Festivals: Rongali Bihu and Boisagu in the month of April. Durga Puja in October. Dewali and Holy also celebrated across Khoirabari and surrounding areas.

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