Sonapur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Sonapur Location in Assam, India Show map of Assam Sonapur Sonapur (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:26°07′N91°59′E / 26.12°N 91.98°E /26.12; 91.98 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Kamrup (Metro) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS |
Sonapur is a small town located in the outskirts (20 km away) ofGuwahati city inKamrup Metropolitan district of theIndian state ofAssam.[1] Sonapur is situated besideNational Highway 37 near the riverDigaru,[2] which flows into theKalang river close to its embouchure into theBrahmaputra.
TheTiwa (Lalung), Boro, Assamese, Karbi communities form the majority in this area.
Sonapur College is the premier higher educational institution of Sonapur. The North East Regional Centre ofLakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education is located at Tepesia Sports Complex here.[3]
The District Hospital, Sonapur is situated near the NH 37 which has all the major healthcare facilities.[4]
