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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Pathsala
| other_name = Sikhya Nagari, Natya Nagari
| nickname =
| settlement_type = Town
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| pushpin_map = India Assam#India
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Assam, India
| coordinates = {{coord|26.499382|N|91.179271|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Assam]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Bajali district|Bajali]]
| established_title =
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| founder =
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| government_type =
| governing_body = Pathsala Municipal Committee
| leader_title2 = No. of Wards
| leader_name2 = 10
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
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| area_total_km2 = 2.74
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| population_total = 11,242
| population_as_of = 2011
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Assamese Language|Assamese]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index 781325Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 781325
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 91-3666
| registration_plate = AS
| website =
| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-AS]]
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'''Pathsala''' ([[Assamese language|Assamese]]: পাঠশালা) is a small town that has district headquarter of [[Bajali district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Assam]] with a population of nearly 11.5 thousand (as per 2011 census) and an area of 2.74 square kilometre size.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_Town_Release_1800.xlsx|title=Census of India 2011, Pathsala|website=Census Of India|access-date=10 August 2019}}</ref> Well known for its [[Mobile theatre in Assam|mobile theatres]] spreading niche entertainment around and beyond the state.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://assam.org/news/mobile-theatres-assam|title=The mobile theatres of Assam {{!}} Assam Portal, Paragraph 3|website=assam.org|access-date=2019-08-10}}</ref> Pathsala is also one of the top educational hubs of Assam for having a number of educational institutes most importantly junior colleges for 10+2 level.

Bajali district is a newly formed district of the Indian state of Assam, carved out from the district of [[Barpeta district|Barpeta]]. It was formed on 10 August 2020 by a government order of former Assam Chief Minister [[Sarbananda Sonowal]].

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} [[2011 Census of India|Indian Census]], Pathsala Town Area is divided into 10 wards, and elections for the Town Area Committee are held every 5 years.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://pathsalatc.org.in/|title=Pathsala Town Committee-Home|website=pathsalatc.org.in|access-date=2019-08-10}}</ref>

The Pathsala Town Committee was established in 1968.

=== Population ===
Pathsala Town has a population of 11,242 of which 5,824 (51.8%) are males while 5,418 (48.19%) are females. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 1040 which is 9.25% of the total population.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801560-pathsala-assam.html|title=Pathsala Town Committee City Population Census 2011-2019 {{!}} Assam|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2019-08-10}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"

!
!Total
!General
(Including other categories)
!Schedule Caste
!Schedule Tribe
!Child
|-
!Total
|11,242
|10,680
|350
|212
|1,040
|-
!Male
|5,824
|5,540
|187
|97
|544
|-
!Female
|5,418
|5,140
|163
|115
|496
|}

=== Sex Ratio ===
There are 930 females per 1000 male in Pathsala (TC). Overall sex ratio in the city has increased by 89 females per 1000 male during the years from 2001 to 2011. Child sex ratio here has decreased by 33 girls per 1000 boys during the same time.<ref name=":3" />
{| class="wikitable"
|+Castewise sex ratio (females per 1000 male) (2011)
!
!Total
!General
(Including other categories)
!SC
!ST
!Child
|-
!2011
|930
|928
|872
|1186
|945
|}

=== Literacy ===
Total 9467 people in the city are literate, among them 5029 are male and 4438 are female. Literacy rate (children under 6 are excluded) of Pathsala is 93%. 95% of male and 90% of female population are literate here. Overall literacy rate in the city has increased by 4%. Male literacy has gone up by 2% and female literacy rate has gone up by 6%.<ref name=":3" />

=== Worker's Profile ===
{| class="wikitable"
!
!Worker (Among total population)
!'''Main Worker''' (Among workers)
!'''Marginal Worker''' (Among workers)
!'''Non Worker''' (Among total population)
|-
!Total
|33.3%
|29.4%
|3.9%
|66.7%
|-
!Male
|49.8%
|45.3%
|4.5%
|50.2%
|-
!Female
|15.5%
|12.2%
|3.3%
|84.5%
|}

Pathsala Town Committee administers over 2,759 houses, to which it supplies basic amenities, like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within the Town Committee limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.<ref name=":1" />

==Culture==

=== Mobile Theatres ===
Pathsala is a focal point of [[Mobile theatre in Assam|mobile theatre]], popularly known as Bhramyaman Theatre, in Assam.<ref name=":0" /> These groups, similar to the [[Jatra (theatre)|Jatra]] groups of Bengal, have carved a special niche as mass entertainers in Northeast India, arranging shows throughout Assam and some of its neighbouring states. Sessions usually start from June/July every year, putting up plays from the month August/September and concluding the session in March/April. Every group has their own set of artists and technicians, along with stages, pandals, and other electric and sound equipment, which they carry to the remotest parts of the region. At present, Pathsala boasts three prominent Bhramyaman groups, namely The [[Kohinoor Theatre]], The Aabahan Theatre and The Rajmukut Theatre.Nataraj Theatre, the first mobile theatre of Assam, originated in pathsala<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/42101/15/15_a%20list%20of%20mobile%20theatres.pdf|title=A List of Mobile theatres in Assam|access-date=10 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pathsalatc.org.in/about_us.php#cult|title=Pathsala Town Committee {{!}} Culture|website=pathsalatc.org.in|access-date=2019-08-10}}</ref>

=== Deodhani Dance ===
The famous [[Deodhani dance|Deodhani Dance]], entirely different from its South Indian form, has Pathsala as its home. Assam's Devadasi dance is a 1,000-year-old tradition, prevalent since the 7th century when the Devadasi system was in place. Girls were offered to Saiva, Sakta and Vaishnava temples to dance as part of a daily ritual. Ancient texts like the [[Kalika Purana]] and [[Yogini Tantra]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.anantaajournal.com/archives/2016/vol2issue1/PartA/1-7-19.1.pdf|title=The Kalika Puraa and the Yogini Tantra:A Comparative Study in Reference to Great Indian Rivers|author=Dr. Kamal Nayan Patowari}}</ref> carry references to this ritualistic dance practice. It is said that [[Bishnu Prasad Rabha]], on seeing it performed, worked for the promotion and spread of this dance form. Dilip Kakati is the person who currently trains a group of girls, in an attempt to save this art.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/assam-s-devadasi-dance-experiences-a-slow-revival-117031600444_1.html|title=Assam's Devadasi dance experiences a slow revival|last=IANS|date=2017-03-16|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-08-10}}</ref>

Pathsala is also known for Maderi, the universal perfume.{{Citation needed|reason=Source needed for the declared fact|date=August 2019}} "Jogot Jinibo Jishnui Padi" is a famous quote which started from 2011.{{Citation needed|reason=Source needed for the quote used|date=August 2019}}

==Education==
Pathsala is among the top educational hubs in [[Assam]], producing toppers in both [[Secondary Education Board of Assam|SEBA]] and [[Assam Higher Secondary Education Council|AHSEC]] Exams.<ref>{{cite news | title=5 from Pathsala private schools secure ranks | url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=jun0315/state050 | newspaper=Assam Tribune | date=3 June 2015 | access-date=8 September 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Pathsala students shine in HSLC examination | url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=may2911/state05 | newspaper=Assam Tribune | date=29 May 2011 | access-date=8 September 2018 }}</ref>

Bajali Higher Secondary School, established in 1926 and [[Bajali College]] (now upgraded to [[Bhattadev University]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/news/dr-birinchi-kumar-das-officially-appointed-as-first-vc-of-bhattadev-university-in-bajali/|title=Dr Birinchi Kumar Das officially appointed as First VC of Bhattadev University in Bajali|date=2019-06-25|website=The Sentinel|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-10}}</ref>) established in 1955 are the oldest educational institutions in the area. Pathsala is also known as '''Educational Town''' of Assam.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019|reason=Source of the declaration}}

Apart from these government funded institutions, there are several private institutions. Shankardev Shishu Vidya Niketan, Pathsala Sikshapith Adarsha High School and Junior College, Anundoram Borooah Academy,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arba.in/|title=ARBA {{!}} Home|website=www.arba.in|access-date=2018-08-31}}</ref> Krishna Kanta Handiqui Junior and Degree College etc. are some of private institutions of note.<ref>A Town is Born - How Pathsala became one of Assam’s major education hubs in the space of a decade [https://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/1bj6af/a_town_is_born_how_pathsala_became_one_of_assams/ "A Town is Born - How Pathsala became one of Assam’s major education hubs in the space of a decade"]</ref>

==Transportation==
*Railways: Pathsala Town is well connected by [[Indian Railways]] with places like [[Kolkata]], [[Guwahati]], [[Barpeta Road]], [[Bongaigaon]] etc.

This is a list of trains to different places from Pathsala:<ref>Indian Railways Data [http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/pathsala-pbl/7295 "Pathsala Station Stoppages for NFR "]</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Train Number (Up/Down)!! Train Name !! Train Type
|-
| 55713 / 55714 || Rangiya Junction - New Jalpaiguri Passenger || Passenger
|-
| 55801 / 55802 || Manas Rhino Passenger || Passenger
|-
| 15469 / 15470 || Alipur Duar Junction - Lumding Express || Express
|-
| 55809 / 55810 || Guwahati - New Bongaigaon Junction Passenger || Passenger
|-
| 55753 / 55754 || Alipur Duar Junction - Guwahati SIFUNG Passenger || Passenger
|-
| 15471 / 15472 || Alipur Duar - Kamakhya InterCity Express|| Express
|-
| 15959 / 15960 || Kamrup Express|| Express
|}

*Roads: The [[National Highway 31 (India)]] runs through Pathsala and has connectivity to all parts of Assam. The [[National Highway 152 (India)]], connecting [[Bhutan]] with Assam, starts from Pathsala.

==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Bajali district]]

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