Khanapara
Khanapara | |
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Interactive map of Khanapara | |
| Coordinates: 26°07′30″N 91°48′39″E / 26.12500°N 91.81083°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| Region | Western Assam |
| District | Kamrup Metropolitan |
| 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 | gmc |
Khanapara is a locality in Guwahati, Assam, India. Located in extreme south of Guwahati, it is hub for regional transportation. The Assam Public Service Commission, Assam Administrative Staff College, The College of Veterinary Science is located here with other offices of Veterinary department of Assam. Ganesh Mandir Indoor Stadium and Regional Science Centre are located here. This locality is also famous for the game of teer, played by people all over the Assam and Meghalaya.
The old name of Khanapara was Kainapara. Kaina is a Khasi word, which means elephant, while Para in Khasi language means human settlements or colony.