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.
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edit- ^ "Khanapara Locality Pincode". pincode.net.in. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ "college of veterinary science, khanapara, guwahati". collegein.net. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ "regional science centre, khanapara, guwahati". Calcutta, India: telegraphindia.com. 7 July 2008. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ "Khanapara Teer Result". khanaparateerresult.org.in. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
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