Goalpara District was created in the year 1983 with two Sub-divisions, Goalpara (Sadar) sub-division and North Salmara (Civil) sub-division. In 1989 Goalpara Sadar sub- division was upgraded into a district and North Salmara sub-division was merged with newly created Bongaigaon District. The present Goalpara District consists of only one Sub-division.