Culture of Golaghat District boasts of a galaxy of literary geniuses who had made significant contributions in the development of Assamese Literature. Moreover, the indigenous traditions and customs of the local people have also enhanced the culture of the district. One of the most prominent writers who hailed from Golaghat was Hem Chandra Barua, the writer of Assamese dictionary `Hemkosh`. Besides writing a number of textbooks in Assamese grammar etc. his two satires earned much acclaim. Barua is also accepted as harbinger of modernism in Assam not only in his writings but also in his approach to life. Raghunath Mahanta, was another popular writer who composed three masterpieces namely `Shatrunjoy Kavya`, `Adbhoot Ramayan` and `Katha Ramayan`. One notable poet of Ahom age who hailed from Golaghat District was Durgeswar Dwiji. He composed a book titled `Sangkhosur Badh`.

Golaghat District has produced several prolific writers. Hem Chandra Goswami is considered as one of the exceptional writers of the late 19th century and early twentieth century. He is first `Sonnet` writer of Assamese Language. The poem was `Priyatommar Chithi`. Ghanashyam Barua of Golaghat translated Shakespeare`s Comedy of Errors` into the Assamese language along with three of his associates. Kamal Chandra Sarma of Golaghat enjoyed the prestigious position of secretary of `Asomiya Bhasa Unnoti Sadhini Sabha` established by the Assamese students. Hari Parsad Barua who was more famous as an engineer also contributed a lot to children literature in Assamese language. Dhirendra Nath Dutta was a progressive poet. He was renowned for his modern and progressive outlook that he expressed through his writings. Lakhsmi Nath Phukan, more known as journalist was a prolific writer. Syed Abdul Malik, the uncrowned king of Assamese literature also hailed from village Nahoroni of Golaghat.

Other noteworthy writers who have enriched the culture of this district through their works include Kirtinath Hazarika, Dr. Nagen Saikia, Dr. Deva Prasad Barua, Nilamoni Phukan, Samir Tanti, Lakhikanta Mahanta, Purna Chandra Goswami, Lolit Barua, Golap Khound, Premadhar Dutta and more.

Golaghat Sahitya Sabha is one of the oldest Sabhas of Assam Sahitya Sabha that came into existence in 1918. The `Phulchand Khandelwal Integration Award`, `Tillotama Barua Award`, `Rajendranath Barua Award` are given from the Sabha. The Phulchand Khandelwal Award is given to those writers who enrich Assamese Literature with the message of integrity. The Tillotama Barua Award is given to those writers of Golaghat district who contribute towards ancient Assamese culture and literature. Besides these, the organization regularly organizes different literary seminars, observes anniversaries of eminent writers etc. Thus, it can be said that Golaghat District of Assam is also popular for its rich culture and literary works.