Barpeta district
Barpeta district | |
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Chenga | |
Area | |
• Total | 2,764 km2 (1,067 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,439,806 |
• Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
ISO 3166 code | IN-AS-BA |
Website | https://barpeta.assam.gov.in/ |
Barpeta district {Pron:bə(r)ˈpeɪtə or bə(r)ˈpi:tə} is an administrative
. The district occupies an area of 3,245 km2 (1,253 sq mi) and has a population of 1,642,420 (as of 2001).History
Barpeta district was created in 1983 when it was split from Kamrup district.[1] In 2020, Bajali subdivision was split from Barpeta to be a fully-fledged district.[2]
Geography
Barpeta district occupies an area of 3,245 square kilometres (1,253 sq mi),
Important villages and towns of the district
These are the important cities/towns of the district:
- The headquarters and the second largest town in the district. The town is surrounded by rivulets and canals from all directions. The important centre of attraction is the Madhabdev.
- The middle town of the district between Barpeta Road and Barpeta Town. It is a busy commercial town that is also known as the business capital of the district.
- The largest town of the district. It is a busy commercial town that is also known as the business capital of western Assam.
- Bhaktardoba is a Bazaar located in Barpeta district in the state of Assam, India.
- A small town along National Highway no. 31.
- It is situated in the southeast corner of Brahmaputra river flows on the southern side of Bahari. It is also the commercial hub for the entire southeastern part of the Barpeta district. Bahari is also famous for the Satrawhich is established by Mahapurux Sri Sri Haridev.
- A small town known for its bell-metal works.
- A Town in the west of the district
- A village of the southwest border of Barpeta district.
- Mandia is another town in the south part of the district.
Joypur Bazar
A important Bazar Of Barpeta District
Educational institutions
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Barpeta[5]was opened on 1 April 2003 in the civil sector with 200 students spread over in classes I to V.The vidyalaya has been upgraded to class XII(Science Stream) in the session 2010–2011 with a total strength of 528.KV Barpeta is affiliated with CBSE.
- Harendra Chitra College, Bhaktardoba[6] also known as H.C. College, is an undergraduate college established in the year 1992 at Bhaktardoba of Barpeta district in Assam.
- Barbhitha High School, established in 1947, located in the southwestern part of Barpeta District
- Padmapara High School, established in 1981, located in Padmapara village in the southeastern part of Barpeta district
- K. K. Pathak High School, Kalgachia,[7] established in 1975, located in Kalgachia town in the western part of Barpeta district
- Kishalay Shishu Niketan, Sarupeta, established in 1993 located in Sarupeta[8]
Economy
In 2006 the Indian government named Barpeta one of the country's 250
Divisions
There are eight
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1901 | 100,258 | — |
1911 | 120,332 | +1.84% |
1921 | 161,292 | +2.97% |
1931 | 272,623 | +5.39% |
1941 | 392,750 | +3.72% |
1951 | 466,475 | +1.74% |
1961 | 607,434 | +2.68% |
1971 | 828,404 | +3.15% |
1991 | 1,163,166 | +1.71% |
2001 | 1,394,755 | +1.83% |
2011 | 1,693,622 | +1.96% |
source:[12] |
According to the
The divided district has a population of 1,439,806, of which 136,111 (9.45%) live in urban areas. Barpeta has a sex ratio of 949 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 76,128 (5.29%) and 15,858 (1.10%) of the population respectively.[13]
Languages
At the time of the 2011 census in the residual district, 68.89% of the population spoke Bengali, 29.39% Assamese and 1.03% Bodo as their first language.[16]
Religions
In Barpeta district, as per the
Circle | Muslims | Hindus | Others |
---|---|---|---|
Barnagar (Pt) | 49.48% | 50.15% | 0.37% |
Kalgachia | 99.22% | 0.71% | 0.07% |
Baghbor | 96.38% | 3.53% | 0.09% |
Chenga | 84.15% | 15.76% | 0.09% |
Barpeta | 76.49% | 23.37% | 0.14% |
Sarthebari | 57.32% | 42.53% | 0.15% |
References
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- ^ "Bajali Civil Sub-Division to a full-fledged district facing a new hurdle - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
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Iturup (Etorofu) 3,238km2
- ^ "Kendriya Vidyalaya, Barpeta". school.careers360.com. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "HARENDRA CHITRA COLLEGE – HARENDRA CHITRA COLLEGE, BHAKTARDOBA". Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "K K PATHAK HIGH School- Kalgachia, Kalgachia". oruschool.in. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "KISHALAY SHISHU NIKETAN - Sarupeta Town, District Barpeta (Assam)". schools.org.in. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ a b Ministry of Panchayati Raj (8 September 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ "List of Assembly Constituencies showing their Revenue & Election District wise break – up" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Assam website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ "List of Assembly Constituencies showing their Parliamentary Constituencies wise break – up" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Assam website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
- ^ a b c d e f g "District Census Handbook: Barpeta" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
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- ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
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- ^ a b "Table C-16 Population By Mother Tongue: Assam". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ^ a b "Table C-01 Population By Religion: Assam". census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
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