Sarupeta
Sarupeta is a town in Barpeta district, India.[1] The town is located 90 kilometres (56 mi) north west of Gauhati.
Sarupeta | |
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  Sarupeta Location in Assam, India  Sarupeta Sarupeta (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26.49°N 91.07°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Assam |
| District | Barpeta |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gain Panchayat |
| • Body | Gain Panchayat |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 41,175 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 781318 |
| Vehicle registration | As-15-X-XXXX |
| Website | barpeta |
Etymology
The word Sarupeta derives from "Saru" meaning small and "Peta" meaning pond, thus Sarupeta means "land of small ponds".
Geography
It is located at 26.49°N 91.07°E. It has an average elevation of 35 metres (114 feet). It is 44 km away from Manas National Park.
References
- "SARUPETA, BARPETA, ASSAM". pincode.org.in. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
External links
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