Kalgachia

Kalgachia
town
Kalgachia
Kalgachia

Location in Assam, India

Coordinates: 26°22′N 91°52′E / 26.36°N 91.86°E / 26.36; 91.86Coordinates: 26°22′N 91°52′E / 26.36°N 91.86°E / 26.36; 91.86
Country  India
State Assam
Region Western Assam
District Barpeta
Languages
 • Official Assamese
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 781319
Vehicle registration AS
Website barpeta.nic.in

Kalgachia is a sub-urban town in Barpeta district, Assam, India. It is 33 kilometres (21 mi) west of district headquarters Barpeta.

History

It is not clear when the village was established, but a few official document states that the village was established in the 16th century. It is believed that due to the large population of Kal Gaach (Banana tree), the name has become Kalgachia (place where banana trees are found). Popular stories refers to the existence of an Assamese Hindu dominated period in the region, which popularised the name 'Kalitapara'. Old Kalgachia village is divided in 1927 into modern Kalgachia and Dimapur.

The 3rd proposed Kalgachia sub division has been formally declared as 'Kalgachia civil Sub division' of Barpeta district on 1 January 2016 as a new year gift by then Congress led state government. The Kalgachia civil Sub division committee had been formed in 1975 and since then the demand was raised to form Kalgachia as civil Sub division. Kalgachia is the center place of Jania LAC from where Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed became a President of India. The proposal was made by sub division committee in June, 2015 to form Kalgachia as civil Sub division, presided over by Abdul Khaleque (MLA Jania) And Secretary Md Muzzamel Hussain (Former APSC Member)[1]

Demography

Kalgachia is one of the towns weal hit by ligel immigration to India Higher judiciary.27s concerns over East Bengal ligel immigrants. The census of India shows that 99.99% of the population of town are Muslim. The total population is 29,000 where 17,000 are male and 12,000 are female.[2]

Education

Nabajyoti college is the higher educational institution and G K Arabic college madrassa higher educational institution in Kalgachia. There are many private institutions in this place. Ataur Rahman College of Education [3] and B.B. College are another two institutions of closer to this town. Epitome Computer Institute is the oldest and only certified computer education establishment[[4]] and A large number of good quality of English Medium School are Al-Ameen Academy.K.K.Pathak high school is one of the most oldest school of this town. Kalgachia Commerce College is the only commerce college of this town.Some private sectors school of this town are Radiance Academy, Royal Global English School[[5]],Fakaruddin Ali Ahmed junior college etc. [[6]] Special season of Asam Sahitya Sabha was held 2002 with presence all Assamese educationists and Litterateurs. Lokpriya girls college is the one girls college of this town area village Dimapur.

Transport and Communication

Kalgachia is located 14 kms south of National Highway 27 and well connected by road with Sarbhog and nearby towns. The nearest railway station is Sorbhog Railway Station and the nearest airport is Gauhati Airport.

Public amenities

The Civil Hospital of Barpeta is situated centrally at Kalgachia Town. In spite of that there is also PHCH at Kalgachia Town. Kalgachia police outpost is upgraded to police station and Fire Brigade service is also available.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ http://www.kalgachia.in/ A Village Couple from Kalgachia
  2. ↑ http://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/2019-kalgachia-barpeta-assam.html
  3. ↑ http://arce-assam.org
  4. ↑ http://epitomegroup.in/centre_information.php Epitome, Kalgachia
  5. ↑ http://www.rgesk.com/ Royal Global English School,Kalgachia
  6. ↑ http://www.asimonline.in/ Assam School of Internet Marketing
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