Kokrajhar

Kokrajhar is a town in Bodoland Territorial Council, Assam, an autonomous council in one of the North Eastern States of India.Kokrajhar town is located along the banks of Gourang River. The North East Indian Railways divides the city into two divisions, north and the south Kokrajhar. Kokrajhar town is the headquarters of Kokrajhar district and the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).GeographyKokrajhar is located at. It has an average elevation of 38 metres (124 feet).PeopleIt is inhibited by people of different ethnicities and cultures. The main inhabitants are Bodos, Koch Rajbongshis, Nepali, Assamese, Bengalis, Garo, and Santalis. Bodos and other tribals can be seen in most of the villages while Bengalis, Nepalis, Biharis and Marwaris are seen as merchants in Market areas. The tea tribes can also be seen in the tea gardens.DemographicsIndia census, Kokrajhar had a population of 905,764. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kokrajhar has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 74%. In Kokrajhar, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The district has 3 sub divisions Kokrajhar, Gossaigaon and Basugaon.