Barpeta District

Barpeta is a district in the state of Assam in India. It was carved out of erstwhile Kamrup District in July 1983. It has been known by various names like Tatikuchi, Porabhita, Mathura, Vrindavan, Choukhutisthan, Nabaratna-Sabha, Icchakuchi, Pushpak Vimana, Kampur and Barpeta. However, it is renowned in the Historical map of Assam as the "Land of the Satras".

The district derives its name from the head-quarter town of Barpeta. It is located between 26°19' North latitude and 91°00' East longitude. It consists of two Civil Sub-Divisions - Barpeta and Bajali.

This District covers an area of 2645 square km and is bounded by Baksa District in the North, Nalbari District in the East, Kamrup and Goalpara District in the South and Bongaigaon District in the West. The population of the district as per census 2011 is 1,693,622.

Barpeta has been a place of great religious importance. The 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.

From the ancient period Barpeta witnessed the rule of the Varmans (380-654) the Salasthamas (655-985) the Palas (985-1260) the Kamatas (1260-1509) and the Koches from 1509. Wide-spread destruction of life and property took place when the Maans invaded from Myanmar. Even the Barpeta Satra was razed to the ground during this invasion. To restore peace British army entered Barpeta to drove-off all the invaders. With the advent of British rule Mouzadari system came into effect. In 1841 Barpeta became a Civil Sub Division.

As a part of policy of exploitation,land-revenue rates were suddenly enhanced which resulted in a number of peasant unrest in between 1893-94 particularly in Bajali and Sarukhetri area. The Lachima up rising is one such shining example of peasant revolt against British rule. Raijor Sabha constituted during this period raised the banner of revolt.

Politics

Vidhan Sabha constituencies after the delimitation order of 2023
21- Bhowanipur Sorbhog Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Barpeta Road MB, Howly TC, Sorbhog TC, Rupshi Dev. Block(Part)- Haldia G.P. (Part)- Roha Gaon, Bhowanipur Dev. Block(Part)- Sarupeta GP, Chauliabori G.P. (Part)- Dhemchar Pathar, Maidhya Kordoi Guri, Naosarka Pathar, Paschim Kordoi Guri, Soto Kamar, Galia G.P. (Part)- Galia, Gathi Para (Gathia Para), Hari Pur, Purbaluasur, Tapa, Namati, Geruapara G.P. (Part)- Gerua Para, Puran Bhabanipur, Hathinapur G.P. (Part)- Cheki, Medhi Kuchi, Kalbari G.P (Part)- Bangli Para (Para Bengali), Kalbari, Niz Bhawanipur (Part)- Daira Buri, Dakshin Hati, Niz Bhabanipur, Pub Hati, Singimari G.P (Part)- Darupara, Odalguri, Puthimari, Siyalmari, ChakchakaDev. Block(Part)- Chakchaka Dev. Block excluding- Kalahbhanga G.P. (Part)- Bhaluki, Joshihati, Shalmara, Madulijhar G.P. (Part)- Tenga Gaon, Sapana, Kurobaha, Chalchalia, Saru Harid, Jaknikura, Gobardhana Dev. Block(Part)- Gobardhana Dev. Block excluding- Paschim Howly GP (Part)- Barbarijhar, Halapakquri, Uttar Howly GP (Part)- Mespara, Gandharipara, Pakabetbari Dev. Block(Part)- Uttar Pub Betbari G.P. (Part)- Bamunbari, Rangialortari, Fularguri, Suwagpur, Barpeta Dev. Block(Part)- Mairamara GP (Part)- Ambari.

22- Mandia Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Barpeta Dev. Block(Part)- Bahmura GP (Part)- Bahmura, Dhan Bandha, Jaher Pam (Johar Pam), Kumalipara GP (Part)- Baniara Para, Garemara Gaon, Garemara Pathar, Mandia Dev. Block(Part)- Mandia Dev. Block excluding-Mandia Jadavpur G.P, Alupati Major Char G.P., Baghmara G.P., Bamundangra G.P., Dharmapur Bhatnapaity G.P., Chasra G.P. (Part)- Garalarsuti, Garala Gaon, Garala Pam, Kahibaripam, Digirpam G.P. (Part)- Digir Pathar, Digirpar, Digirpam, Lahorapara, Kadamtola G.P. (Part)- Saisimona NC, Kadamtola, Mandia G.P. (Part)- Mouripam, Mouri Gaon, Manikpur G.P. (Part)- Garala Char, Ali Gaon, Ali Gaon Pathar, Ali Gaon NC, Ranirpam, Manikpur, Sar Gaon, Sar Gaon Pam, Ramapara G.P. (Part)- Balapara, Ramapara Gaon, Dolarpam, Dalagaon, Dola Pathar, Muwamari, Chapori Gaon, Ramapara Pam, Uzirar Char G.P. (Part)- Ujirar Char NC, Moukhuwa Char NC, Bhatkuchi G.P. (Part)- Karertal, Bhatkuchi, Gajia Medhirtari G.P. (Part)- Gajia, Jyoti Gaon, Rupshi Dev. Block(Part)- Barbhitha G.P., Banghugi G.P., Chikni G.P., Isabpur G.P., Kalgachia G.P., Sawpur G.P., Titapani G.P., Tapeswara G.P., Balaipathar G.P. (Part)- Balaipathar, Kharballi, Haldia G.P. (Part)- Haldia Gaon, Jamarkur, Bhera, Lachanga G.P. (Part)- Kasukati.

23- Chenga Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Chenga Dev. Block (Part)- Dakhin Godhani GP, Mahchara GP, Kachumara GP, Roumari Pathar GP, Haripur G.P., Chenga Musalmanpara G.P. (Part)- Musalman Gaon, Barbhitha, Khangra, Besimari (Pathar), Chanartari, Barpeta Dev. Block(Part)- Keotkuchi GP (Part)- Gaher Pam, Patbaushi GP (Part)- Kahibari, Major Gaon, Gandhi, Gumafulbari Dev. Block(Part)- Gumafulbari Dev. Block excluding- Bahari Reserve GP, Barbila GP (Part)- Barbila, Bara, Kaljahi, Sila, Omura, Bar Suha, Bar Baradi, Pajarbhanja GP (Part)- Pajarbhanga, Dakreswar, Mandia Dev. Block(Part)- Mandia Jadavpur G.P., Alupati Major Char G.P., Baghmara G.P., Bamundangra G.P., Dharmapur Bhatnapaity G.P., Chasra G.P. (Part)- Garalarsuti, Garala Gaon, Garala Pam, Kahibaripam, Digirpam G.P. (Part)- Digir Pathar, Digirpar, Digirpam, Lahorapara, Kadamtola G.P. (Part)- Saisimona NC, Kadamtola, Mandia G.P. (Part)- Mouripam, Mouri Gaon, Manikpur G.P. (Part)- Garala Char, Ali Gaon, Ali Gaon Pathar, Ali Gaon NC, Ranirpam, Manikpur, Sar Gaon, Sar Gaon Pam, Ramapara G.P. (Part)- Balapara, Ramapara Gaon, Dolarpam, Dalagaon, Dola Pathar, Muwamari, Chapori Gaon, Ramapara Pam, Uzirar Char G.P. (Part)- Ujirar Char NC, Moukhuwa Char NC, Bhatkuchi G.P. (Part)- Bhatkuchi, Sarukhetri Dev. Block(Part)- Dakhin Pub Sarukhetri G.P (Part)- Dakhin Pub Sarukhetri G.P excluding- Kaldi, Satala, Madhya Paschim Sarukhetri G.P (Part)- Bayasha, Barmara, Dakhin Paschim Sarukhetri G.P (Part)- Bhogdia, Bar Faladi, Kathalbhuri, Kukarpar, Dubadubi Pathar, Pachim Aladi, Bagaritari, Chengdi, Kamalabari, Paschim Sarukhetri G.P (Part)- Agdia.

24- Barpeta Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - Barpeta MB, Sarthebari TC, Chenga Dev. Block(Part)- Chenga Dev. Block excluding- Dakhin Godhani GP, Mahchara GP, Kachumara GP, Roumari Pathar GP, Haripur GP , Chenga Musalmanpara G.P. (Part)- Musalman Gaon, Barbhitha, Khangra, Besimari (Pathar), Chanartari, Gumafulbari Dev. Block(Part)- Bahari Reserve GP, Barbila GP (Part)- Barbila, Bara, Kaljahi, Sila, Omura, Bar Suha, Bar Baradi, Pajarbhanja GP (Part)- Pajarbhanga, Dakreswar, Mandia Dev. Block(Part)- Bhatkuchi G.P. (Part)- Karertal, Gajia Medhirtari G.P. (Part)- Gajia, Jyoti Gaon, Sarukhetri Dev. Block(Part)- Sarukhetri Dev. Block excluding-Dakhin Pub Sarukhetri G.P (Part)- Dakhin Pub Sarukhetri G.P excluding- Kaldi , Satala, Madhya Paschim Sarukhetri G.P (Part)- Bayasha, Barmara, Dakhin Paschim Sarukhetri G.P (Part)- Bhogdia, Bar Faladi, Kathalbhuri, Kukarpar, Dubadubi Pathar, Pachim Aladi, Bagaritari, Chengdi, Kamalabari, Paschim Sarukhetri G.P (Part)- Rangia Gaon, Kaljahi Pathar, Burikhamar, Rangia Nadir Pam, Agdia, Barpeta Dev. Block(Part)- Barpeta Dev. Block excluding-Hazipara GP, Radhakuchi GP, Bagodi GP, Dabaliapara GP, Mairamara GP (Part)- Ambari, Bahmura GP (Part)- Bahmura, Jaher Pam (Johar Pam), Kumalipara GP (Part)- Baniara Para, Garemara Gaon, Garemara Pathar, Patbaushi GP (Part)- Major Gaon, Gandhi, Keotkuchi GP (Part)- Gaher Pam, Patbaushi GP (Part)- Kahibari, Bahmura GP (Part)- Dhan Bandha, Keotkuchi GP (Part)- Taparbori, Fatig Grah, Bheraldi, Kumalipara GP (Part)- Kumulli Para (Kumulia Para), Bahmura GP (Part)- Dona Kuchi, Bhella GP (Part)- Banbaria, Bhella, Mairamara GP (Part)- Mairamara GP excluding- Ambari, Pakabetbari Dev. Block(Part)- Dakshin Pub Paka G.P., Dakshin Paka G.P. (Part)- Pithadi Gaon, Dakshin Betbari G.P. (Part)- Paka Betbari Gaon, Keotpara, Bhowanipur Dev. Block(Part)- Pub Paka G.P , Uttar Pub Paka G.P (Part)- Bagana, Debra, Hathina Pur, Kawaimari, Barsimla, Niz Saldah.

25- Pakabetbari Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Rupshi Dev. Block(Part)- Rupshi Dev. Block excluding-Barbhitha G.P., Banghugi G.P., Chikni G.P., Isabpur G.P., Kalgachia G.P., Sawpur G.P., Titapani G.P., Tapeswara G.P., Balaipathar G.P. (Part)- Balaipathar, Kharballi, Haldia G.P. (Part)- Haldia Gaon, Jamarkur, Bhera, Roha Gaon, Lachanga G.P. (Part)- Kasukati, Barpeta Dev. Block(Part)- Hazipara GP, Radhakuchi GP, Bagodi GP, Dabaliapara GP, Keotkuchi GP (Part)- Taparbori, Fatig Grah, Bheraldi, Kumalipara GP (Part)- Kumulli Para (Kumulia Para), Bahmura GP (Part)- Dona Kuchi, Bhella GP (Part)- Banbaria, Bhella, Mairamara GP (Part)- Mairamara GP excluding- Ambari, Bhowanipur Dev. Block(Part)- Majgaon G.P., Sukhmanah G.P., Datirbori GP. (Part)- Datir Bori, Katola, Rajakhat, Katola Pathar (Katbal Pathar), Galia G.P. (Part)- Dhupal Para, Madhya Paka G.P. (Part)- Goli Bandha, Hatir Tari, Kirkira, Phinguwa Pathar, Niz Bhawanipur G.P (Part)- Karagari, Karagari Pathar, Na-Kuchi Gaon, Na-Kuchi Pathar, Uttar Paka G.P (Part)- Chapar Bari, Phinguwa Gaon, Chakchaka Dev. Block (Part)- Kalahbhanga G.P. (Part)- Bhaluki, Joshihati, Shalmara, Madulijhar G.P. (Part)- Tenga Gaon, Sapana, Kurobaha, Chalchalia, Saru Harid, Jaknikura, Gobardhana Dev. Block(Part)- Paschim Howly GP (Part)- Barbarijhar, Halapakquri, Uttar Howly GP (Part)- Mespara, Gandharipara, Pakabetbari Dev. Block(Part)- Pakabetbari Dev. Block excluding-Dakshin Pub Paka G.P., Dakshin Paka G.P. (Part)- Pithadi Gaon, Dakshin Betbari G.P. (Part)- Paka Betbari Gaon, Keotpara, Uttar Pub Betbari G.P. (Part)- Bamunbari, Rangialortari, Fularguri, Suwagpur, Sarukhetri Dev. Block (Part)- Paschim Sarukhetri G.P (Part)- Rangia Gaon, Kaljahi Pathar, Burikhamar, Rangia Nadir Pam.

26- Bajali Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Pathsala TC, Patacharkuchi TC, Bajali Dev. Block, Bhowanipur Dev. Block (Part)- Bhowanipur Dev. Block excluding-Sarupeta GP, Pub Paka G.P, Majgaon G.P., Sukhmanah G.P., Chauliabori G.P. (Part)- Dhemchar Pathar, Maidhya Kordoi Guri, Naosarka Pathar, Paschim Kordoi Guri, Soto Kamar, Galia G.P. (Part)- Galia, Gathi Para (Gathia Para), Hari Pur, Purbaluasur, Tapa, Namati, Geruapara G.P. (Part)- Gerua Para, Puran Bhabanipur, Hathinapur G.P. (Part)- Cheki, Medhi Kuchi, Kalbari G.P (Part)- Bangli Para (Para Bengali), Kalbari, Niz Bhawanipur (Part)- Daira Buri, Dakshin Hati, Niz Bhabanipur, Pub Hati, Singimari G.P (Part)- Darupara, Odalguri, Puthimari, Siyalmari, Uttar Pub Paka G.P (Part)- Bagana, Debra, Hathina Pur, Kawaimari, Barsimla, Niz Saldah, Datirbori GP. (Part)- Datir Bori, Katola, Rajakhat, Katola Pathar (Katbal Pathar), Galia G.P. (Part)- Dhupal Para, Madhya Paka G.P. (Part)- Goli Bandha, Hatir Tari, Kirkira, Phinguwa Pathar, Niz Bhawanipur G.P (Part)- Karagari, Karagari Pathar, Na-Kuchi Gaon, Na-Kuchi Pathar, Uttar Paka G.P (Part)- Chapar Bari, Phinguwa Gaon.

Nearby pages
Barpeta Lok Sabha Constituency, Barque, Barquisimeto, Barr body, Barra