- Barpeta
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Barpeta | type = city | latd = 26.32 | longd = 91.0
locator_position = left | state_name = Assam
district = Barpeta
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altitude = 35
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 41,175| population_density =
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postal_code = 781301
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sex_ratio = |1:1unlocode =
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footnotes =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.Geography
Barpeta is located at coord|26.32|N|91.0|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/3/Barpeta.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barpeta] ] It has an average elevation of 35
metre s (114 feet).Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus , [GR|India] 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.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.Education
Barpeta has a very good academic environment for students. Many great men of Assam were born here. Few of them are Ambikagiri Raychoudhury, Prasanalal Choudhury, Mahendra Mohan Choudhury, Banamali Mishra, Dambarudhar Pathak, Purushattam Das, Dr. Kishori Mohan Pathak and many more. Barpeta is known for its typical language style throughout Assam which is called "Barpetia" Language. There are numerous good educational institution for all level of studies namely MC College, Barpeta Vidyapith, Juroram Girls High School, Govt Higher Secondary School etc.
Politics
Barpeta is part of
Barpeta (Lok Sabha constituency) . [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S03/AS_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-05
work = Assam
publisher = Election Commission of India ]References
ee also
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Barpeta (Lok Sabha constituency)
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