Categories in Gossaigaon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gossaigaon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 74 |
| Shopping other | 62 |
| Education | 39 |
| Clothing stores | 38 |
| Electronics stores | 36 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 27 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 22 |
| Hardware store | 22 |
| Hindu temple | 19 |
Gossaigaon Facts
| Area | 934.2 km² |
| Population | 344,273 |
| Male Population | 176,056 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 168,217 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +57.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.3% |
| Median Age | 23.1 years (Male: 23.1, Female: 23.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,992 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.43946, 89.96307 |
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Gossaigaon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 218,744 | 265,446 | 288,560 | 305,212 | 344,273 | 354,563 | 365,462 |
| Population Density | 234.2 / km² | 284.1 / km² | 308.9 / km² | 326.7 / km² | 368.5 / km² | 379.5 / km² | 391.2 / km² |
Gossaigaon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 19.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gossaigaon | +57.4% | +29.7% | +19.3% |
| Assam | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Gossaigaon Median Age
Median Age: 23.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gossaigaon | 23.1 yrs | 23.2 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
| Assam | 23.9 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 24 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Gossaigaon Population Density
Population Density: 369 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gossaigaon | 344,273 | 934.2 km² | 369 / km² |
| Assam | 33.5 million | 78,481.8 km² | 427 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Gossaigaon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Gossaigaon Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,157 | $1,279 | $2,173 | $2,510 | $2,911 | $3,610 | $4,330 | $4,992 |
| Total GDP | $300M | $370.1M | $675.8M | $804.8M | $946.3M | $1.2B | $1.5B | $1.7B |
Gossaigaon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gossaigaon | 408,859 tn | 1.19 tn | 437.7 tons/km² |
| Assam | 42,390,546 tn | 1.26 tn | 540.1 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 408,859 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 437.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (7.3) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12/18 | 4:50 AM | 5.3 | 21.2 km | 10,000 m | 6km NE of Sapatgram, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/18 | 10:58 PM | 4 | 15.2 km | 10,000 m | 15km SSW of Goshaingaon, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/18 | 1:14 AM | 4.5 | 35.2 km | 11,470 m | 5km NE of Golakganj, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/17 | 10:28 AM | 4 | 99.6 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/16 | 3:56 PM | 4.6 | 51 km | 24,310 m | 5km NW of Lakhipur, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/16 | 6:03 PM | 4.3 | 65.2 km | 35,120 m | 16km SSW of Lakhipur, India | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/16 | 7:42 AM | 5 | 95.2 km | 10,000 m | 38km SE of Lakhipur, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 6:40 PM | 4 | 90.5 km | 10,000 m | 24km SSE of Goalpara, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/16 | 4:15 PM | 3.9 | 94.4 km | 14,880 m | 9km NW of Birpara, India | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/15 | 11:56 PM | 4 | 58.8 km | 18,500 m | 12km SE of Dinhata, India | usgs.gov |
Gossaigaon
Gossaigaon (Assamese: গোসাইগাঁও) is one of the small towns of Assam, India. This is a sub-divisional headquarters of Kokrajhar district (BTAD). The inhabitants are diverse, religiously. This place is well connected by Ground transportation and rail r..
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