Gauripur (IPA: ˈgɑʊrɪˌpʊə or ˈgɔːrɪˌpʊə) is a semi-urban town under Gauripur Town Committee in the Dhubri district in the state of Assam, India.
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Geography
Gauripur is located at 26.08°N 89.97°E / 26.08; 89.97 in the state of Assam. Its average elevation is 26 metres (85 feet). The nearest airport is at Rupsi, adjacent to the village Khudimari.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Gauripur had a population of 25,124. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gauripur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with male literacy at 81%, and female literacy at 69%. In Gauripur, 11% of the population is under six years of age.
Politics
Gauripur is part of Dhubri (Lok Sabha constituency).
Transport
Gauripur Railway Station (GUP2) serves the town. The railway station lies under the Alipurduar railway division of the Northeast Frontier Railway zone.
Places of Interest
Matiabag Palace, also known as Gauripur Rajbari
Notable people
Pramathesh Barua, actor, director, and screenwriter
Pratima Barua Pandey, prominent folk singer
Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury, noted Assamese litterateur
Parbati Barua, animal conservation activist