Barpeta
| Barpeta Tatikuchi Satra Nagari | |
|---|---|
| city | |
 | |
  Barpeta | |
| Coordinates: 26°19′N 91°00′E / 26.32°N 91.0°ECoordinates: 26°19′N 91°00′E / 26.32°N 91.0°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Barpeta |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 41,175 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 781301 |
| Vehicle registration | As-15-X-XXXX |
| Website | barpeta.nic.in |
Barpeta (Pron: bə(r)ˈpeɪtə / bə(r)ˈpi:tə (Assamese: বৰপেটা) is a town in Barpeta district, India and is district headquarter. The city is located 90 kilometres (56 mi) north west of Guwahati and is one of the major cities in Western Assam.
Etymology
The word Barpeta derives from Bar meaning big and Peta meaning pond. Thus Barpeta means "land of big ponds".In old days, Barpeta was full of big ponds. A nearby town is Sarupeta, the word which exactly means opposite to the former.
History
In ancient times, Barpeta was part of Kamapitha division of Kamarupa. Medieval invaders continue to call Western Assam as Kamrup. In colonial and post-colonial times, it became part of Kamrup district till 1983, when new district of Barpeta was carved out.
Geography
It is located at 26°19′N 91°00′E / 26.32°N 91.0°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 35 metres (114 feet). It is 44 km away from Manas National Park. Three rivers - Chaulkhowa, Mora Nodi (Dead River) and Nakhanda, both of which are tributaries to Brahmaputra run through the town.[2]
Forestry
Barpeta is the gateway to Manas National Park, one of the largest forests of Assam and one of the few tiger reserves of India. It is also famous for the various temples in the district.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[3] 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.
Culture
Barpeta is well known for Vaishnavite Thaans and Neo Vaishnavite Satras scattered all around the town and adjoining areas, important aspect of towns tourism sector. Bell and Brass metal industry of Barpeta is known country wide.The traditional fireworks industry of Barpeta is well known over the state for its quality.
Politics
Barpeta is part of Barpeta (Lok Sabha constituency).[4] Indian president Fakaruddin Ali Ahmed was an MP from the Barpeta constituency. Syed Abdur Rouf, A.F Golam Osmani and other prominent persons represented Barpeta in the constitutional assembly.[5] There 7 nos of Assembly Constituency in the district. Those are Jania,Baghbar,Sorbhog,Sarukhetri,Bhabanipur,Chenga and Barpeta .[6]
Transport
Town is well connected with nearby towns and cities with buses and other modes of transportation. The nearest railway station, airport and port is Barpeta Road, Gauhati International Airport and Dhubri respectively.[7]
Climate
Barpeta has subtropical climate, with chilly winters and hot humid summers.
| Climate data for Barpeta | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 28.8 (83.8) |
32.2 (90) |
38.4 (101.1) |
39.0 (102.2) |
37.0 (98.6) |
38.3 (100.9) |
36.5 (97.7) |
36.2 (97.2) |
35.8 (96.4) |
34.3 (93.7) |
31.0 (87.8) |
28.1 (82.6) |
39 (102.2) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 23.6 (74.5) |
26.2 (79.2) |
30.0 (86) |
31.2 (88.2) |
31.2 (88.2) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.9 (89.4) |
32.2 (90) |
31.7 (89.1) |
30.3 (86.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
24.7 (76.5) |
29.36 (84.87) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 10.3 (50.5) |
12.0 (53.6) |
15.9 (60.6) |
20.0 (68) |
22.7 (72.9) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.6 (78.1) |
24.7 (76.5) |
21.9 (71.4) |
16.7 (62.1) |
11.8 (53.2) |
19.34 (66.82) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 4.7 (40.5) |
5.1 (41.2) |
8.3 (46.9) |
13.0 (55.4) |
16.2 (61.2) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
22.1 (71.8) |
19.7 (67.5) |
13.6 (56.5) |
10.3 (50.5) |
6.0 (42.8) |
4.7 (40.5) |
| Rainfall mm (inches) | 11.9 (0.469) |
18.3 (0.72) |
55.8 (2.197) |
147.9 (5.823) |
244.2 (9.614) |
316.4 (12.457) |
345.4 (13.598) |
264.3 (10.406) |
185.9 (7.319) |
91.2 (3.591) |
18.7 (0.736) |
7.1 (0.28) |
1,717.7 (67.626) |
| Avg. rainy days | 1.8 | 2.9 | 5.8 | 13.1 | 17.0 | 19.6 | 22.3 | 18.5 | 15.2 | 7.4 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 127.7 |
| % humidity | 79 | 65 | 57 | 68 | 75 | 81 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 76.6 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 226.3 | 214.7 | 220.1 | 201.0 | 192.2 | 132.0 | 124.0 | 161.2 | 138.0 | 204.6 | 231.0 | 232.5 | 2,277.6 |
| Source: World Meteorological Organization | |||||||||||||
Notable people
- Chandra Bharati, Litterateur
- Rameshwar Pathak, Acclaimed Kamrupi Lokgeet singer
- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, Fifth President of India
- Mahendra Mohan Choudhry, Fourth chief minister of Assam
- Ambikagiri Raichoudhury, Freedom fighter
- Banikanta Kakati, Linguistic
See also
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barpeta
- ↑ http://barpeta.nic.in/History.htm
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies". Assam. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
- ↑ "Members of Constitutional Assembly".
- ↑ http://umain30.com/profile
- ↑ CEO,Focus A-Z Entertainment Pvt Ltd "Barpeta". lumain30.com.
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