Pathsala
| Pathsala | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Pathsala Location in Assam, India  Pathsala Pathsala (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°29′58″N 91°10′45″E / 26.499382°N 91.179271°ECoordinates: 26°29′58″N 91°10′45″E / 26.499382°N 91.179271°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Assam |
| District | Barpeta |
| Government | |
| • Body | Pathsala Town Committee |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 32,242[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese, Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 781325 |
| Telephone code | 91-3666 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS |
Pathsala (IPA:ˌpɑːθˈsɑːlə) is a town and a town area committee in Barpeta district under Bajali Sub-Division in the Indian state of Assam.
Demographics
As of 2011 Indian Census Pathsala Town Area is divided into 10 wards, and elections for the Town Area Committee are held every 5 years. As per report of the 2011 Indian Census , Pathsala Town has a population of 32,242 of which 5,824(51.8%) are males while 5,418(48.19%) are females.
Population of children(0-6 years) of Pathsala(TC) is 4,040(9.25%). Sex Ratio of the Pathsala Town Committee is 978, against the state average of 958, whereas the Child Sex Ratio of Pathsala is around 912, as compared to the state average of 962. The literacy rate of Pathsala town is 74.80%, higher than the state average of 72.19%. Male literacy rate is 76.25% while female literacy rate is 72.17%.
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.[2]
Culture
Pathsala is a focal point of mobile theatre, popularly known as Bhramyaman Theatre, in Assam. These groups, similar to the Yatra 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 trouble torn region. At present, Pathsala boasts three prominent Bhramyaman groups, namely The Kohinoor Theatre, The Aabahan Theatre and The Nataraj Theatre.
The famous Deodhani Dance, entirely different from its South Indian form, has Pathsala as its home. 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. Pabindra Deka is the MLA from Patacharkuchi constituency.
Education
Pathsala is among the top educational hubs in lower Assam, producing toppers in both SEBA and AHSEC Exams.[3][4]
Bajali Higher Secondary School, established in 1926 and Bajali College established in 1955 are the oldest educational institutions in the area. Pathsala is also known as Educational City of Assam.
Apart from these government funded Institutions, also many private institutions, which are attracting young talents from all over Assam to come and study in Pathsala. Shankardev Shishu Vidya Niketan, Shikshapith, Anundoram Borooah Academy (a.k.a ARBA)[5], Krishna Kanta Handiqui Junior and Degree College etc. are some of private institutions of note.[6]
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:
| 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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- http://www.bajalicollege.org/ Official Bajali College website
- http://www.arba.in/ Official Anandaram Baruah academy website
- ↑ Census Population 2011 Data "Pathsala Population Census 2011", Census 2011, .
- ↑ Census Population 2011 Data "Pathsala Population Census 2011", Census 2011, .
- ↑ "5 from Pathsala private schools secure ranks". Assam Tribune. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- ↑ "Pathsala students shine in HSLC examination". Assam Tribune. 29 May 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- ↑ "ARBA | Home". www.arba.in. Retrieved 2018-08-31.
- ↑ A Town is Born - How Pathsala became one of Assam’s major education hubs in the space of a decade "A Town is Born - How Pathsala became one of Assam’s major education hubs in the space of a decade"
- ↑ Indian Railways Data "Pathsala Station Stoppages for NFR "