The topography of Goalpara District is generally characterised by an almost flat plain except forfew low forested Hills that break the monotony of the terrain. The main Hills are Pancharatna, Sri Surjya , Tukreswari, Nalanga & Paglartek with elevations ranging from 100 to 500 mts. A significance of the District is the existance of a large number of Char (Riverine tracts and sandy river island ) in the river Brahmaputra. The mighty river Brahmaputra flows East to West on the Northern boundary of District and the main tributaries are River Dudhnoi, Krishnai, Jinjiram and Jinary. Dudhnoi and Krishnai River originate from Hills of Meghalaya then join each other on the Western part of Matia and flows as river Mornoi upto its confluence with the Brahmaputra. The Jinjiram originates from Urpad Beel flows parallel to the Brahmaputra and ultimately joins near South Salmara of Dhubri District .The rivers are all perennial in nature. There are a few other minor streams in the District.

A number of Beels (Natural  reserve forests in the District. Lakes) such as Urapd Beel , Hashila Beel , Kumri Beel and Dhamar Risan Beel exist in the District and several other artificial ponds are also seen. There are a number of reserve forests and proposed

For more information please contact at :

                                                  National Infromatics Centre (NIC),
                                                  Goalpara Distrcit Unit, Assam
                                                  O/O The Deputy Commissioner.

                                                  Email : goalpara@nic.in

                                                  Phone No : 0091-03663-40381