Barpeta
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| ?Barpeta Assam • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 35 m (115 ft) |
| District(s) | Barpeta |
| Population | 41,175 (2001) |
| Codes • Pincode |
• 781301 |
Barpeta is the headquarter of Barpeta District, Assam, India. Barpeta is renowned in the Historical map of Assam as the "Land of the Satras". These Satras bear the testimony of the great Assamese reformer, saint, Scholar and Cultural exponent Srimanta Sankardeva and his able disciple Shri Shri Madhabdeva who arrived from Upper Assam back in the 16th century to lay down strong foundation of Assamese Culture in the region through his socio-religious Vaishnava-reform movement. This reform movement left a historic legacy. The Barpeta Satra and various other Satras scattered around the district attract devotees from every nook and corner of Assam.
[edit] Geography
Barpeta is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 35 metres (114 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Barpeta had a population of 41,175. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Barpeta has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Barpeta is the gateway to Manas National Park, one of the largest forests of Assam and one of the frw tiger reserves of India. It is also famous for the various temples in the district.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barpeta
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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