Batsor

Batsor
Batshar
Village
Batsor is located in Assam
Batsor
Batsor
Location in Assam, India
Batsor is located in India
Batsor
Batsor
Batsor (India)
Coordinates: 26°22′45″N 91°23′02″E / 26.379304°N 91.383793°E / 26.379304; 91.383793
Country India
StateAssam
RegionWestern Assam
DistrictNalbari
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 (2001)[citation needed]
 • Total
1,148,824
Languages
 • OfficialAssamese
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code03624
ISO 3166 codeIN-AS
Vehicle registrationAS-14-XXXX
Websitenalbari.nic.in

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

Language

The primary language is Kamrupi.

Festivals

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

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

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

References

  1. ^ "Batsor". drdanalbari.org. Retrieved 28 February 2008.[permanent dead link‍]


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