Batsor
Batshar | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Coordinates: 26°22′45″N 91°23′02″E / 26.379304°N 91.383793°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Assam |
| Region | Western Assam |
| District | Nalbari |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,148,824 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 03624 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS-14-XXXX |
| Website | nalbari |
Batsor, also Batshar and Batchar is a village in Nalbari district of the Indian state of Western Assam. It is surrounded by Belsor, Churchuri and Goalpara.[1]
Culture[edit | edit source]
Language[edit | edit source]
The primary language is Kamrupi.
Festivals[edit | edit source]
Domahi, Amati, Durga Puja, Kali Puja (Shyama Puja, Diwali), Holi, Janmastami, Shivratri etc. are major festivals. Vedic culture is widespread in day-to-day life.
Temples[edit | edit source]
Many old temples are present, including Kali Mandir, Ma Kamakhya Mandir (south Batsor) and Durga Mandir. Muslim citizens celebrate Eid, Maharam, Fateha etc. Villagers celebrate all religious occasions together.
Transport[edit | edit source]
The village is connected to Nalbari and Gauhati by bus and other privately owned vehicles. National Highway 31 is to the north and is accessible through south by Hajo-Doulashal road.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Batsor". drdanalbari.org. Retrieved 28 February 2008.[permanent dead link]