Khanapara

Place in Assam, India

Khanapara is a locality in Guwahati, Assam, India.[1] 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.[2] Ganesh Mandir Indoor Stadium and Regional Science Centre are located here.[3] This locality is also famous for the game of teer, played by people all over the Assam and Meghalaya.[4]

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.

See also

  • Bhetapara
  • Beltola
  • Chandmari
  • Ganeshguri
  • Lokhra

References

  1. ^ "Khanapara Locality Pincode". pincode.net.in. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  2. ^ "college of veterinary science, khanapara, guwahati". collegein.net. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  3. ^ "regional science centre, khanapara, guwahati". Calcutta, India: telegraphindia.com. 7 July 2008. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  4. ^ "Khanapara Teer Result". khanaparateerresult.org.in. Retrieved 25 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

26°06′N 91°49′E / 26.100°N 91.817°E / 26.100; 91.817

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