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Lokhra, also known as Lakhra, is a locality in southern part of Guwahati in Assam. It is surrounded by Jalukbari, Lalmati and Basistha localities. It is near National Highway 37 and is 9 km and 18 km from Guwahati Railway Station and Airport, respectively.
Schools
Lokhra locality comprises some of the best schools of Guwahati such as Delhi Public School Guwahati (CBSE), GEMS NPS (CBSE) and Sanskriti Gurukul (ICSE).
Kendriya Vidyalaya Maligaon is a higher secondary school located at the Maligaon area in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 1979 and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The school provides education to the children of Central Government employees, especially railway employees,armed forces and paramilitary personnel. The school is run by KVS an autonomous body formed under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
Garchuk Lachit Garh or Fort, now popularly known as Lachit Garh, is located in northeastern India in the southwestern part of Guwahati city to the west of Ahomgaon. The fort was constructed under the Ahom kingdom during the times of Lachit Borphukan around the year 1669-70 CE, and stretches from the northern Fatasil hills at Garchuk locality cutting across the National Highway (N.H.)-37 at Garchuk Charali to the southern hills via Pamahi and Moinakhurung. The length of the fortification is about 3 km.
Chandmari is one of the oldest localities of Guwahati, Assam, India. Situated towards the eastern side of the city. It is home to All India Radio, Guwahati centre and a couple of academic institutions such as Holy Childs Convent, Bhaskar Bidyapith Higher Secondary School, Near Guwahati Commerce College Gauhati Commerce College, Assam Engineering Institute to name a few. Many high schools and degree colleges are set up in this area adding to its educational atmosphere. This part of city is also known for its recreational facilities. Bohag Bihu is regularly organized since 1961 at the A.E.I. playground which is also known as Chandmari Bihutoli by Pub Guwahati Bihu Sanmilan. Durga Puja is also regularly celebrated at Chandmari by the Chandmari Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee. The neighboring residential areas around Chandmari are Milonpur, Nizarapar, Bamunimaidam, Kannachal, Pub-Sarania, Bhaskar Nagar etc. The area has one of the oldest movie theatres 'Anuradha' showing national and international movies.
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 its Teer Game which is 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.
Borjhar is a locality in Guwahati, situated on the western fringes of the metropolitan expanse of the city. Jalukbari is 12 km to the east with nearest Railway station and junction at Azara and Kamakhya respectively.
Chatribari is a locality in north west of Guwahati. It is near Guwahati Railway Station.
Sarusajai is a locality in the southern part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It is surrounded by Lalmati, Lokhra, Bhetapara, Hatigaon and Basistha and is near to National Highway 37. The multi-purpose Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium is located here.
Ulubari is a locality in center of Guwahati, surrounded by localities of Bhangagarh and Paltan Bazaar.
Santipur is a locality in Guwahati, Assam, India, near the south bank of the river Brahmaputra. It is near Bharalumukh.
Bharalumukh is a locality near the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, surrounded by Santipur and Pan Bazaar localities. It is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) and 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Guwahati railway station and LGBI Airport, respectively.
Ghoramara is a locality in southern part of Guwahati, Assam, India, surrounded by Lalmati, Lokhra and Bhetapara localities. It is near National Highway 37.
Zoo Road is a locality in central part of Guwahati surrounded by Chandmari and AIDC localities.
Lalmati is a locality in southern part of Guwahati surrounded by Jalukbari Lokhra and Basistha localities. It is near National Highway 37.
Hatigaon is a locality in the southern part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It is surrounded by the localities of Ganeshguri, Bhetapara, Sijubari and Survey. It is near National Highway 37 and is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) and 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Guwahati Railway Station and Airport, respectively.It is one of the best residential place in Guwahati having great transport connectivity.
Kharghuli is a locality in northern part of Guwahati, Assam, India. Situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra river, it is a residential area, most of the parts of this locality has hilly terrain.
Fancy Bazaar is a locality in Guwahati, surrounded by localities of Pan Bazaar, Lakhtokia with nearest airport at Borjhar and Railway Station at Paltan Bazaar. It is known as the business hub of Northeast region. It derives its name from the Jail and gallows for hanging (phansi) that was situated in this area—the municipal records still calls it Phansi bazaar.
Saukuchi is a locality in southern part of Guwahati surrounded by Lokhra and Ghoramara localities. This locality serves as secondary route which connects Beltola with Lokhra area, other being National Highway 37. It is predominantly a residential area and has less commercial importance.
Patharquerry is a locality in Guwahati, surrounded by Lokhra and Barsapara localities. Situated in northeastern part of the city, this area is residential with a small commercial infrastructure.
Sawkuchi is the locality in Guwahati, Assam, India; surrounded by the localities of Lokhra, Kerakuchi and Bhetapara.
Betkuchi is the locality in Guwahati, Assam, India; surrounded by the localities of Jyotikuchi, Lokhra and Garchuk.