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. The district derives its name from the combination of two words, "Nal" and "Bar."
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]
Geography
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.
According to the 2011 census Nalbari district has a population of 771,639,[5] This gives it a ranking of 488th in India (out of a total of 640).[5] The district has a population density of 763 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,980/sq mi) .[5] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 11.74%.[5] Nalbari has a sex ratio of 945 females for every 1000 males,[5] and a literacy rate of 79.89%. 10.72% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 7.80% and 3.03% of the population respectively.[5]
Hindu population in the district is 491,582 (63.71%), while Muslim population is 277,488 (35.96%) according to 2011 census.[6] In 1971, Hindus were overwhelming majority in Nalbari district with forming 83.7% of the population, while Muslims were 15.4% at that time.[7]
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.[9]
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. [11]
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.[13]
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%.[15]
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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 The district derives its name from the combination of two words Nal and Bar Nalbari districtDistrict of AssamDaul MandirLocation in AssamNalbari districtCountry IndiaStateAssamDivisionLower AssamHeadquartersNalbariGovernment Lok Sabha constituenciesMangaldoi Gauhati Barpeta Vidhan Sabha constituenciesNalbari Barkhetry DharmapurArea Total2 257 km2 871 sq mi Population 2011 Total771 639 Density340 km2 890 sq mi Demographics Literacy79 89 Sex ratio945Time zoneUTC 05 30 IST ISO 3166 codeIN ASWebsitehttp nalbari nic in It is situated in the lower region of the Brahmaputra Valley and shares its borders with Baksa Kamrup and Barpeta districts Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Administration 4 Demographics 5 Religious places 6 Education 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksHistory EditNalbari 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 Geography EditNalbari 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 Administration EditGitimoni Phukan is the current deputy commissioner of Nalbari district 3 Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop 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 4 According to the 2011 census Nalbari district has a population of 771 639 5 This gives it a ranking of 488th in India out of a total of 640 5 The district has a population density of 763 inhabitants per square kilometre 1 980 sq mi 5 Its population growth rate over the decade 2001 2011 was 11 74 5 Nalbari has a sex ratio of 945 females for every 1000 males 5 and a literacy rate of 79 89 10 72 of the population lives in urban areas Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 7 80 and 3 03 of the population respectively 5 Religions in Nalbari District 2011 6 Religion PercentHinduism 63 71 Islam 35 96 Other or not stated 0 33 Population of circles by religion Circle Hindus Muslims OthersTihu Pt 96 44 3 23 0 33 Pachim Nalbari 76 74 23 07 0 19 Barkhetri 26 54 73 23 0 23 Barbhag 80 25 19 56 0 19 Nalbari 78 91 20 28 0 81 Banekuchi 66 59 33 22 0 19 Ghograpar Pt 65 04 34 78 0 18 Baganpara Pt 73 60 26 34 0 06 Barama Pt 53 18 46 73 0 09 Hindu population in the district is 491 582 63 71 while Muslim population is 277 488 35 96 according to 2011 census 6 In 1971 Hindus were overwhelming majority in Nalbari district with forming 83 7 of the population while Muslims were 15 4 at that time 7 Languages spoken in Nalbari district 2011 8 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 9 Religious places EditBilleswar DevalayaBilleswar Devalaya in Belsor of Nalbari district is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Lord Shiva 10 Balilecha Balilesa Kali MandirIt 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 11 Basudev DevalayaBasudev Devalaya in Balikaria of Nalbari district is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Basudev 12 Ganga PukhuriGanga 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 13 Thetha Gohain ThanThetha Gohain Than in Dokoha of Nalbari district is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna 14 Education EditThe 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 15 See also EditVillages of Nalbari DistrictReferences Edit a b Law Gwillim 25 September 2011 Districts of India Statoids Retrieved 11 October 2011 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 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a last1 has generic name help List of DC s in Nalbari District Nalbari district website Retrieved 17 May 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901 a b c d e f District Census Handbook Nalbari PDF censusindia gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 a b Table C 01 Population By Religion Assam census gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications https www ijsrp org ijsrp PDF The Change of Religion and Language Composition in the State of Assam C 16 Population By Mother Tongue Nalbari censusindia gov in Retrieved 16 August 2020 Table C 16 Population By Mother Tongue Assam censusindia gov in Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 About Billeswar Devalaya Nalbari District Website Government of Assam Sri Sri Kali Mandir Devalaya IGNCA ignca gov in Retrieved 13 June 2022 About Basudev Devalaya Krishi Vigyan Kendra Nalbari Retrieved 1 September 2020 About Ganga Pukhuri District portal of Nalbari district Retrieved 2 September 2020 About Thetha Gohain Than Assam Panchayat Nalbari district portal Retrieved 3 September 2020 Census 2011 censusindia gov in Retrieved 24 May 2012 External links EditNalbari District administration https www knowledgeassam com 2023 02 nalbari district name is the feelings html26 27 00 N 91 26 24 E 26 45000 N 91 44000 E 26 45000 91 44000 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nalbari district amp oldid 1164267538, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
