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==History==
==History==
Nalbari was declared a sub division of undivided Kamrup District in 1967. The district was created on 14 August 1985 when it was split from [[Kamrup district]].<ref name='Statoids'>{{cite web | url = http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | title = Districts of India | access-date = 2011-10-11 | last = Law | first = Gwillim | date = 2011-09-25 | work = Statoids}}</ref> 1 June 2004 saw the formation of Baksha District from parts of three districts, including Nalbari.<ref name='Statoids'/>
Nalbari was declared a sub division of undivided Kamrup District in 1967. The district was created on 14 August 1985 when it was split from [[Kamrup district]].<ref name='Statoids'>{{cite web | url = http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | title = Districts of India | access-date = 2011-10-11 | last = Law | first = Gwillim | date = 2011-09-25 | work = Statoids}}</ref> 1 June 2004 saw the formation of Baksa District from parts of three districts, including Nalbari.<ref name='Statoids'/>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Nalbari district occupies an area of {{convert|2257|km2|sqmi}},<ref name='Reference Annual'>{{cite book | last1 = Srivastava, Dayawanti et al. (ed.) | title = India 2010: A Reference Annual | chapter = States and Union Territories: Assam: Government | edition = 54th | publisher = Additional Director General, Publications Division, [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)]], [[Government of India]] | year = 2010 | location = New Delhi, India | pages = 1116 | isbn = 978-81-230-1617-7}}</ref>  The latitude of Nalbari is 26 degrees north and 27 degrees north and the longitude is 91 degrees east and 97 degrees east. The tributaries of the [[Brahmaputra River|Brahmaputra]], the [[Nona River|Nona]], Buradia, Pagaldia, Borolia and Tihu, which originate in the foothills of the Himalayan Range, are wild in nature and make an enormous contribution to the agrarian economy of the district.
Nalbari district occupies an area of {{convert|2257|km2|sqmi}},<ref name='Reference Annual'>{{cite book | last1 = Srivastava, Dayawanti et al. (ed.) | title = India 2010: A Reference Annual | chapter = States and Union Territories: Assam: Government | edition = 54th | publisher = Additional Director General, Publications Division, [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)]], [[Government of India]] | year = 2010 | location = New Delhi, India | pages = 1116 | isbn = 978-81-230-1617-7}}</ref>  The latitude of Nalbari is 26 degrees north and 27 degrees north and the longitude is 91 degrees east and 97 degrees east. The tributaries of the [[Brahmaputra River|Brahmaputra]], the [[Nona River|Nona]], Buradia, Pagaldia, Ghogra, Borolia and Tihu, which originate in the foothills of the Himalayan Range, are wild in nature and make an enormous contribution to the agrarian economy of the district.


==Administration==
==Administration==
Purabi Konwar is the current [[deputy commissioner]] of Nalbari district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nalbari.gov.in/directory/shri-purabi-konwar-acs|website=Nalbari district website |title=Directory|language=en|url-status=live|access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref>
Gitimoni Phukan is the current [[deputy commissioner]] of Nalbari district.<ref>{{Cite web|title=List of DC's in Nalbari District|url=https://nalbari.gov.in/information-services/list-of-dcs-in-nalbari-district|url-status=live|access-date=17 May 2021|website=Nalbari district website|language=en}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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Hindu population in the district is 491,582 (63.71%), while Muslim population is 277,488 (35.96%) according to 2011 census.
Hindu population in the district is 491,582 (63.71%), while Muslim population is 277,488 (35.96%) according to 2011 census.
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|caption = Languages spoken in Nalbari district (2011)<ref name="censuslang">{{cite web |title=C-16 Population By Mother Tongue - Nalbari |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX |website=censusindia.gov.in |access-date=16 August 2020}}</ref>
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*Billeswar Devalaya
*Billeswar Devalaya
[[Billeswar Devalaya]] in Belsor of Nalbari district is an ancient [[Hindu temple]] and is dedicated to [[Lord Shiva]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nalbari.nic.in/billeswar.html |website=Nalbari District Website, Government of Assam|title=About Billeswar Devalaya }}</ref>
[[Billeswar Devalaya]] in Belsor of Nalbari district is an ancient [[Hindu temple]] and is dedicated to [[Lord Shiva]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nalbari.nic.in/billeswar.html |website=Nalbari District Website, Government of Assam|title=About Billeswar Devalaya }}</ref>
* Balilecha (Balilesa) Kali Mandir
It's an ancient temple of Goddess Kali. Although the ancient temple is in ruins, a newly constructed temple stands tall at the site. It's a highly revered religious shrine of Nalbari district. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Sri Kali Mandir Devalaya {{!}} IGNCA |url=https://ignca.gov.in/online-digital-resources/archaeological-sites/assam/sri-sri-kali-mandir-devalaya-2/ |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=ignca.gov.in}}</ref>
*Basudev Devalaya
*Basudev Devalaya
[[Basudev Devalaya]] in Balikaria of Nalbari district is an ancient [[Hindu temple]] and is dedicated to [[Vasudeva|Basudev]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kvknalbari.nic.in/dist.html |website=Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nalbari|title= About Basudev Devalaya|language=en|access-date=1 September 2020 }}</ref>
[[Basudev Devalaya]] in Balikaria of Nalbari district is an ancient [[Hindu temple]] and is dedicated to [[Vasudeva|Basudev]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kvknalbari.nic.in/dist.html |website=Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nalbari|title= About Basudev Devalaya|language=en|access-date=1 September 2020 }}</ref>
*Ganga Pukhuri
*Ganga Pukhuri
[[Ganga Pukhuri]] is a large pond situated in Barkuriha of Nalbari district. Every year there is a festival held in Ganga Pukhuri on Ashok Astami and devotees throng here from different parts of the country to pay homages to departed souls. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nalbari.nic.in/ganga_pukhuri.html|title=About Ganga Pukhuri|website= District portal of Nalbari district|language=en|access-date=2 September 2020}}</ref>
[[Ganga Pukhuri]] is a large pond situated in Barkuriha of Nalbari district. Every year there is a festival held in Ganga Pukhuri on Ashok Astami and devotees throng here from different parts of the country to pay homages to departed souls.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nalbari.nic.in/ganga_pukhuri.html|title=About Ganga Pukhuri|website= District portal of Nalbari district|language=en|access-date=2 September 2020}}</ref>
*Thetha Gohain Than
*Thetha Gohain Than
[[Thetha Gohain Than]] in Dokoha of Nalbari district is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to Lord [[Krishna]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nalbari.assampanchayat.gov.in/home/-/asset_publisher/DJswxjISxL0g/content/historical-places|website=Assam Panchayat, Nalbari  district portal|title=About Thetha Gohain Than|language=en|access-date=3  September  2020 }}</ref>
[[Thetha Gohain Than]] in Dokoha of Nalbari district is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to Lord [[Krishna]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nalbari.assampanchayat.gov.in/home/-/asset_publisher/DJswxjISxL0g/content/historical-places|website=Assam Panchayat, Nalbari  district portal|title=About Thetha Gohain Than|language=en|access-date=3  September  2020 }}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://nalbari.gov.in/ Nalbari District administration]
* [http://nalbari.gov.in/ Nalbari District administration]
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[[Category:Nalbari district| ]]
[[Category:Nalbari district| ]]

Latest revision as of 19:54, 13 June 2022

This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Nalbari.

Nalbari (Pron: nɔ:lˈbɑ:ri) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters is located at Nalbari.

Nalbari district
District of Assam
Daul Mandir
Daul Mandir
Country India
StateAssam
DivisionLower Assam
HeadquartersNalbari
Government
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesMangaldoi, Gauhati, Barpeta
 • Vidhan Sabha constituenciesNalbari, Barkhetry, Dharmapur
Area
 • Total2,257 km2 (871 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total771,639
 • Density340/km2 (890/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Literacy79.89%
 • Sex ratio945
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-AS
Websitehttp://nalbari.nic.in/

HistoryEdit

Nalbari was declared a sub division of undivided Kamrup District in 1967. The district was created on 14 August 1985 when it was split from Kamrup district.[1] 1 June 2004 saw the formation of Baksa District from parts of three districts, including Nalbari.[1]

GeographyEdit

Nalbari district occupies an area of 2,257 square kilometres (871 sq mi),[2] The latitude of Nalbari is 26 degrees north and 27 degrees north and the longitude is 91 degrees east and 97 degrees east. The tributaries of the Brahmaputra, the Nona, Buradia, Pagaldia, Ghogra, Borolia and Tihu, which originate in the foothills of the Himalayan Range, are wild in nature and make an enormous contribution to the agrarian economy of the district.

AdministrationEdit

Gitimoni Phukan is the current deputy commissioner of Nalbari district.[3]

DemographicsEdit

According to the 2011 census Nalbari district has a population of 771,639,[4] This gives it a ranking of 488th in India (out of a total of 640).[4] The district has a population density of 763 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,980/sq mi) .[4] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 11.74%.[4] Nalbari has a sex ratio of 945 females for every 1000 males,[4] and a literacy rate of 79.89%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 7.80% and 3.03% of the population respectively.[4]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
190191,724—    
1911103,949+1.26%
1921118,705+1.34%
1931151,846+2.49%
1941196,535+2.61%
1951231,698+1.66%
1961329,736+3.59%
1971429,760+2.68%
1991603,307+1.71%
2001689,053+1.34%
2011771,639+1.14%
source:[5]
Religions in Nalbari District (2011)
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 63.71%
Islam
 
 35.96%
Other or not stated
 
 0.33%

Hindu population in the district is 491,582 (63.71%), while Muslim population is 277,488 (35.96%) according to 2011 census.

Languages spoken in Nalbari district (2011)[6]

  Assamese (85.87%)
  Bengali (11.00%)
  Boro (2.53%)
  Others (0.60%)

According to the 2011 census, 85.87% of the population spoke Assamese, 11.00% Bengali and 2.53% Boro as their first language while other constitute 0.61% of the total population.

Religious placesEdit

  • Billeswar Devalaya

Billeswar Devalaya in Belsor of Nalbari district is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.[7]

  • Balilecha (Balilesa) Kali Mandir

It's an ancient temple of Goddess Kali. Although the ancient temple is in ruins, a newly constructed temple stands tall at the site. It's a highly revered religious shrine of Nalbari district. [8]

  • Basudev Devalaya

Basudev Devalaya in Balikaria of Nalbari district is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Basudev.[9]

  • Ganga Pukhuri

Ganga Pukhuri is a large pond situated in Barkuriha of Nalbari district. Every year there is a festival held in Ganga Pukhuri on Ashok Astami and devotees throng here from different parts of the country to pay homages to departed souls.[10]

  • Thetha Gohain Than

Thetha Gohain Than in Dokoha of Nalbari district is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.[11]

EducationEdit

The rate of total literacy of the Nalbari District, according to 2011 census, is 79.89% as against 80.95% in 2001. The rural literacy rate is 78.44%, while the urban rate is 91.46%. Male literacy is 85.58% consisting of Rural 84.38% and Urban 95.24%. Female literacy is 73.85% consisting of Rural 72.14% and Urban 87.48%. The total literacy rate of the state as a whole is 73.18%.[12]

See alsoEdit

Villages of Nalbari District

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Law, Gwillim (25 September 2011). "Districts of India". Statoids. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  2. ↑ Srivastava, Dayawanti et al. (ed.) (2010). "States and Union Territories: Assam: Government". India 2010: A Reference Annual (54th ed.). New Delhi, India: Additional Director General, Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), Government of India. p. 1116. ISBN 978-81-230-1617-7. {{cite book}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  3. ↑ "List of DC's in Nalbari District". Nalbari district website. Retrieved 17 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  5. ↑ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
  6. ↑ "C-16 Population By Mother Tongue - Nalbari". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "About Billeswar Devalaya". Nalbari District Website, Government of Assam.
  8. ↑ "Sri Sri Kali Mandir Devalaya | IGNCA". ignca.gov.in. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  9. ↑ "About Basudev Devalaya". Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nalbari. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  10. ↑ "About Ganga Pukhuri". District portal of Nalbari district. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  11. ↑ "About Thetha Gohain Than". Assam Panchayat, Nalbari district portal. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  12. ↑ "Census 2011". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 24 May 2012.

External linksEdit

Coordinates: 26°27′00″N 91°26′24″E / 26.45000°N 91.44000°E / 26.45000; 91.44000

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