Communication

Last Updated on: July 12, 2024

How to reach: The district is well connected by NH-31, NH-31(B) and NH-31(C). There are mainly three bus stands of which two are public and other is government(ASTC)station.There are many direct buses from Bongaigaon To Guwahati(Capital Of Assam) and Siliguri (In West Bengal).

There is very good availability of buses plying from Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Goalpara etc. to Barpeta. There is flexibility of timings. Plenty of buses travel between Guwahati and Bongaigaon. The district lies about 126 KM (approx.) via Barpeta-Nalbari and NH 31 towards South West of Guwahati with an average travel time of 3 hours. Taxies are available also for hire from all major destinations to Barpeta.

 

By Train: The nearest Rail Station from the District Head Qtr. is Bongaigaon and New Bongaigaon. The District is connected by Train Services from all parts in the country.Train connections are available in the district on the both bank of mighty Brahmaputra.Trains (Goods/passenger/mail) plying in the Northern bank mainly are Rajdhani Express,Kamrup Express,North East ,Trivundrum Express,Dadar Express,Saraighat Express,Brahmaputra mail etc.Most of the trains having their stoppage at Bongaigaon and New-Bongaigaon. In both the station reservation can be done for any train. In addition to these, there are some local trains to Guwahati and New Jalpaiguri runs from Bongaigaon. In the morning hours for the officers and others having works at state capital (Dispur,Guwahati)can have comfortable journey on Siphung and Manash-Rhino(Both are BG passenger trains). Another BG local train is palying in between New-Bongaigaon and Guwahati via Pancharatna.Some other stations in the district are Dangtol,Patiladoha, Bijni, Chaprakata, Jogighopa and Abhayapuri.

DC Office to Bongaigaon Railway Station(View on Google Map) 
DC Office to New Bongaigaon Railway Station(View on Google Map)

By Air: 

Rupsi Airport:: Rupsi Airport is an airport located in Rupsi situated at Kokrajhar district near the border of Dhubri district of Assam. This airport serves as a way for people of the lower part of Assam to travel to India's major cities and states.  The approximate distance is about 100.4KM from DC Office, Bongaigaon to Rupsi Airport.

From DC Office to Rupsi Airport via NH 17  by Road (View on Google Map)

Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport::The 2nd nearest Air port is LOKOPRIYA GOPINATH BORDOLOI, situated at Borjhar (18-km East)of Guwahati. This is an recognized International Air port and is served by taxis and airport buses, including those run by Indian airlines. 

From DC Office to LPG Internation Air Port via Goalpara (View on Google Map) 
From DC Office to LPG Internation Air Port via Rangia (View on Google Map)