Barpeta District
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Barpeta district is an administrative district
in the state of Assam
in India
. The district headquarters are located at Barpeta
. The district occupies an area
of 3245 km² and has a population
of 1,642,420 (as of 2001).
.
's Iturup Island.
(out of a total of 640
). It is one of the eleven districts in Assam currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).
, whilst the other five are in the Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency
.
Barpeta district has a population
of 1,693,190, roughly equal to the nation of Guinea-Bissau
or the US state of Idaho
. This gives it a ranking of 292nd in India (out of a total of 640
). The district has a population density of 632 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
over the decade 2001-2011 was 21.4 %. Barpeta has a sex ratio
of 951 females
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
of 65.03 %.
Districts of Assam
Assam, a state of India, has twenty-seven administrative districts.A district of an Indian state is an administrative geographical unit, headed by the Deputy Commissioner , which combines the offices of the District Magistrate ultimately responsible for maintaining law and order and District...
in the state of Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The district headquarters are located at Barpeta
Barpeta
Barpeta is the headquarters of Barpeta district, Assam, India. The city is located about north west of Guwahati.Barpeta is renowned in the Historical map of Assam as the "Land of the Satras"...
. The district occupies an area
Area
Area is a quantity that expresses the extent of a two-dimensional surface or shape in the plane. Area can be understood as the amount of material with a given thickness that would be necessary to fashion a model of the shape, or the amount of paint necessary to cover the surface with a single coat...
of 3245 km² and has a population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 1,642,420 (as of 2001).
History
Barpeta district was created in 1983 when it was split from Kamrup district. On 1 June 2004, it lost part of its territory to the newly-formed Baksa districtBaksa district
-History:Baksa was notified as a district in October 2003 while it started functioning from 1 June 2004 when Dr Anwaruddin Choudhury of the Assam Civil Service took charge as its founder Deputy Commissioner...
.
Geography
Barpeta district occupies an area of 3245 square kilometres (1,252.9 sq mi), comparatively equivalent to RussiaRussia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
's Iturup Island.
Important towns of the district
- Barpeta: The headquarter and the second largest town in the district. It is virtually a noise and pollution free town with limited number of automobiles. The town is surrounded by rivulets and canals from all directions. The most important centre of attraction is the Barpeta satra established by Great Vaishnavite saint Madhabdeva. A few years ago, it was also famous for transport industry.However, it has faded a little bit now. It was also famous for ivory working which is almost extinct now.
- Barpeta RoadBarpeta RoadBarpeta Road is a city and a municipal board in Barpeta district in the state of Assam, India. It is one of the most important business places of Assam.-Location:...
: The largest town of the district. A busy commercial town also known as the business capital of lower Assam. Many communities of people live peacefully in and around the town. - SarbhogSarbhogSarbhog is a town and a town area committee in Barpeta district in the Indian state of Assam. It is located on the banks of river Beki and is known for the century old temple of lord Krishna known as "Gorokhiya Gosair Than" where thousands of pilgrims visit on auspicious occasions to have a...
: A small town along national highway no.-31 is known for its famous tasty curd made from buffalow's milk. Many institutions are located in and around the town. - PathsalaPathsalaPathsala is a town and a town area committee in Barpeta district in the Indian state of Assam.-Demographics: India census, Pathsala had a population of 9652. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Pathsala has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of...
: A town in the eastern part of the district is also known as the hollywodd of mobile theatres of assam. Basecamps of many famous and old mobile theatre groups of assam are situated in the town. Majority of the people in town are higher educated. - Barmara: A small Village situated as a transit point in between Chenga and Rouly. It is known for its biweekly markets which cater to all the needs of poor and lower middle classLower middle classIn developed nations across the world, the lower middle class is a sub-division of the greater middle class. Universally the term refers to the group of middle class households or individuals who have not attained the status of the upper middle class associated with the higher realms of the middle...
people. - SarthebariSarthebariSarthebari is a town and a town area committee in Barpeta district in the Indian state of Assam.-Demographics: India census, Sarthebari had a population of 7545. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sarthebari has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average...
: A small town known for its bell-metal works. - KalgachiaKalgachiaKalgachia is a semi urban town in the Barpeta district in Assam, India. It is west of district headquarters Barpeta.-People:Kalgachia is a Mia Muslim based town. The census of India shows that 98% people of the people in this town are Muslim...
: A town situated in the western part of the district is mainly resided by Bengali-speaking Muslim people. It is an important centre of academic and intellectual activities of Bengali speaking Muslim people of Assam. - BhawanipurBhawanipurBhawanipur may refer to:* Bhawanipur, Janakpur, Nepal* Bhawanipur, Parsa, Nepal* Bhawanipur, Sagarmatha, Nepal* Bhawanipur, Bihar, India* Bhawanipur, Barpeta, Assam, India...
: A town situated near by NH31 and the center place of Barpeta District. well Communication System for the people. A well educated and well occupied town. Mainly Hindus and Muslim community are lived in the town The town is known for Bhawanipuria Gopal Ataa Satra. And for Sahid Khargeswar Talukdar. - Sarupeta: A town situated near Bhawanipur Town. Mainly known as place of Business.
Economy
In 2006 the Indian government named Barpeta one of the country's 250 most backward districtsPoverty in India
Poverty is widespread in India, with the nation estimated to have a third of the world's poor. According to a 2005 World Bank estimate, 41.6% of the total Indian population falls below the international poverty line of 1.25 a day...
(out of a total of 640
Districts of India
A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Districts are further subdivided, in some cases into Sub-Divisions, and otherwise directly into tehsils or talukas.District officials include:...
). It is one of the eleven districts in Assam currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).
Divisions
There are six Assam Legislative Assembly constituencies in this district: Sorbhog, Barpeta, Jania, Baghbor, Sarukhetri, and Chenga. Sorbhog is in the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituencyKokrajhar (Lok Sabha constituency)
Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam state in north-eastern India. The seat is reserved for scheduled tribes.-Assembly segments:Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :...
, whilst the other five are in the Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency
Barpeta (Lok Sabha constituency)
Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam state in north-eastern India.-Assembly segments:Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments:-Members of Parliament:...
.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census2011 census of India
The 15th Indian National census was conducted in two phases, houselisting and population enumeration. Houselisting phase began on April 1, 2010 and involved collection of information about all buildings...
Barpeta district has a population
Demographics of India
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of 1,693,190, roughly equal to the nation of Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west....
or the US state of Idaho
Idaho
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. This gives it a ranking of 292nd in India (out of a total of 640
Districts of India
A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Districts are further subdivided, in some cases into Sub-Divisions, and otherwise directly into tehsils or talukas.District officials include:...
). The district has a population density of 632 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
Family planning in India
Family planning in India is based on efforts largely sponsored by the Indian government. In the 1965-2009 period, contraceptive usage has more than tripled and the fertility rate has more than halved , but the national fertility rate is still high enough to cause long-term population growth...
over the decade 2001-2011 was 21.4 %. Barpeta has a sex ratio
Sex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
of 951 females
Women in India
The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia. From equal status with men in ancient times through the low points of the medieval period, to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been eventful...
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
Literacy in India
Literacy in India is key for socio-economic progress, and the Indian literacy rate grew to 74.04% in 2011 from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947. Although this was a greater than sixfold improvement, the level is well below the world average literacy rate of 84%, and India currently has the...
of 65.03 %.
- Main Religions Are Muslims 977,943 (59.37%), Hindus 662,066, Christians 5,267 (Census of India 2001).