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Lakhipur is a town and sub-divisional headquarter of Goalpara District of Assam. It is situated at about 48 km towards the west from the district headquarter Goalpara town. The current Lakhipur town consist of four wards.The Lakhipur Town Committee has population of 15,633 of which 8,046 are males while 7,587 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 2279 which is 14.58% of total population of Lakhipur (TC). In Lakhipur Town Committee, Female Sex Ratio is of 943 against state average of 958. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Lakhipur is around 1013 compared to Assam state average of 962. Literacy rate of Lakhipur city is 76.43% higher than state average of 72.19%. In Lakhipur, Male literacy is around 81.62% while female literacy rate is 70.85%
History
InIn the pre-indepandance era Lakhipur was rulled by Jamidar.
Geography
Lakhipur, a trade and commerce cum service town is located on the southern bank of River Brahmaputra at a distacne of 171 KM. west from Guwahati and 48 KM west of Goalpara. It has an average elevation of 39 metres (128 feet). The Lakhipur Town is Sub-Divisional headquarter of Lakhipur Subdivison of Goalpara District.
Demography
The Lakhipur Town Committee has population of 15,633 of which 8,046 are males while 7,587 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 2279 which is 14.58% of total population of Lakhipur (TC). In Lakhipur Town Committee, Female Sex Ratio is of 943 against state average of 958. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Lakhipur is around 1013 compared to Assam state average of 962. Literacy rate of Lakhipur city is 76.43% higher than state average of 72.19%. In Lakhipur, Male literacy is around 81.62% while female literacy rate is 70.85%
TTransport
Lakhipur is well connected by Road. The National Highway - 37 (NH -37) from Pancharatna (Assam) to Choikhowaghat (Assam) is 40 KM from the town. Regular Bus services are connecting Lakhipur with Goalpara, Guwahati and Bongaigaon.
Climate
Climate of Lakhipur is significant for excessive humidity, heat during summer becomes unbearable. Mostly after every hot day, there is huge possibility of rain in the evening. During rainy season, the air is surcharged with moisture and rainfall is extremely heavy. The winter is not so cold and the temperature dips to a minimum of around 12-13 degree celsius. The rainy season starts early and continues up to October. The early monsoon is characterised by hailstorms.