Dergaon

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Dergaon
Dergaon
city
Population
 (2001)
 • Total13,364

Dergaon is a town and a town area committee in Golaghat district in the state of Assam, India.

Geography

Dergaon is located at 26°42′N 93°58′E / 26.7°N 93.97°E / 26.7; 93.97[1]. It has an average elevation of 82 metres (269 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Dergaon had a population of 13,364. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Dergaon has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88% and, female literacy is 81%. In Dergaon, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Dergaon is part of Kaliabor (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dergaon
  2. ^ Template:GR
  3. ^ "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-06.