People
Mostly inhabited by the Rabha, Assamese Hindu and Assamese Muslims. Goalpariya language, a dialect of Assamese, is widely spoken by the residents. It was once a princely state ruled by the Rajbongshi/Koch Rajbongshi kings. Presently, the royal family house "Rajbari" is located in Gouripur, in the Dhubri district.
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