Sarbhog | |
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town | |
Coordinates: 26°29′28″N 90°53′17″E / 26.491°N 90.888°E | |
Country | India |
State | Assam |
District | Barpeta |
Government | |
• Body | Sarbhog Town Committee |
Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 7,553 |
Languages | |
• Official | Assamese |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 781317 |
Vehicle registration | AS-15 |
Sarbhog {IPA:ˈsə(r)ˌbɒg} (also spelt as Sorbhog) is a town and a town area committee in Barpeta district in the Indian state of Assam. It is located on the banks of river Beki and is known for the century-old temple of lord Krishna known as "Gorokhiya Gohainr Than" where thousands of pilgrims visit on auspicious occasions to have a glimpse of this holy place. Sorbhog is well connected by roads and trains to all the surrounding areas. The National Highway 31 connects Sorbhog with the rest of India.