Pathsala

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native_name = Pathsala | type = town | latd = 26.499382| longd = 91.179271
state_name = Assam
district = Barpeta
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population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 9652| population_density =
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area_telephone = 91-3666
postal_code = 781325
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Pathsala is a town and a town area committee in Barpeta district in the Indian state of Assam.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Pathsala had a population of 9652. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Pathsala has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 76%. In Pathsala, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

90% of the population is ethnic Assamese people and they speak Assamese.

Pathsala is the heritage of theatre in Assam. The mobile theatre groups of Assam have carved a special niche as the mass entertainers in Northeast India. These groups, popularly known as Bhramyaman Theatre arrange shows throughout the Assam and some of its neighbouring states. The groups, having some similarities with the Yatra team of Bengal start a new session from June/July every year. Normally, they start showing their plays from the month August/September and conclude a session in March/April. Every group has its own set of artists and technicians with stages, pandal, other electric and sound equipment, which it carries to the remotest parts of the trouble torn region.

In Pathsala, there are three prominent Bhramyaman groups, Namely The Kahinur Theatre, The Abahan Theatre and The Nataraj Theatre.More Information at:http://bajali.nic.in/welcome.asp

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