Beltola
Beltola | |
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Interactive map of Beltola | |
| Coordinates: 26°07′27″N 91°47′58″E / 26.1241°N 91.7994°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| Region | Western Assam |
| District | Kamrup Metropolitan |
| Founded by | Beltola Rani |
| Named after | Queen of Beltola, Koch Kingdom |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.53 km2 (0.98 sq mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 2.19 km (1.36 mi) |
| • Width | 1.90 km (1.18 mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code | 781028 |
| Vehicle registration | AS - 01 |
| Website | https://gmc.assam.gov.in/ |
Beltola is a prime residential area in the southern part of Guwahati, Assam.
It is an adjoining area of the Dispur Capital Complex, the capital of Assam. The area has seen rapid growth since the 1980s and its southern periphery is today extended up to the National Highway-27 (NH-27) in the extreme south of the city. It covers an area of about 2.53 km2 or 27,221,804.44 ft².
Beltola Bazar, located in the central part of Beltola, is a bi-weekly market for fruits and vegetables with historical significance. The market dates back to the period of Ahom rule and serves as a traditional trading point between the people of the Garo and Khasi hills (Meghalaya) and the local community. The market offers a variety of local food products.
Previously, Beltola was also the seat for a small protectorate of Ahom Kingdom, principally assisting administration of the Borphukan and in maintaining relations with the communities of Khasi Hills. The Rani or the Queen of Beltola is a popular historic figure in the locality.