Bilasipara

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Bilasipara is a town, sub-division and town area committee in Dhubri district in the state of Assam, India.

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This town is under Bilasipara Municipal Board (BMB) and is part of two MLA constituency namely 27 Bilasipara East 26 Bilasipara West. It has a population of approximately fifty thousand (excluding the Bilasipara sub-division). The widely spoken language of the town is 'Ujani'; the locals call it 'Desi'. People of many religions, castes and mother-tongues are found here.

The official population of the town in 2015 is more than 50,000. The MLA of 27 Bilasipara East constituency is Samsul Huda (AIUDF) and the MLA of 26 Bilasipara West is Hafiz Bashir Ahmed (AIUDF)

Geography

Bilasipara is located at 26°14′N90°14′E / 26.23°N 90.23°E / 26.23; 90.23 . [1] It has an average elevation of 26 metres (85 feet).

The outer parts of the town suffer from flooding almost yearly; it poses a major problem.

Resources

A large number of people residing near the town in the sub-divisional areas are involved in farming and food production. Products available in the market are mostly from the nearby villages and the surrounding area. Paddy fields line either side of the highway. The fields produce mustard seeds in their season. Food and paddy products are exported to other towns, cities and states. A river known as Gaurang, which is a tributary of the Brahmaputra, enters the town from the east. It is the only water source other than small lakes and ponds.

Education

Bilasipara College administrative building which was originally the residence of local zamindar Bilasipara college.JPG
Bilasipara College administrative building which was originally the residence of local zamindar

This town is well known for its educational institutions. There are many English medium and Assamese medium schools in the town, and Hindi and Bengali medium schools and colleges.

Colleges

Schools

Bilasipara

Health and medical services

The town has one civil hospital, one SHC hospital and a few private clinics.

Music, arts and literature

Traditionally, Goalparia music is the main form of traditional music here.

Transport and communication

The town is well connected by Bus routes especially with north Bengal, North of Assam and Upper Assam as well, on 25 March 2019 Bilasipara connected with Rail routes too. , 3-wheeler and 4 wheeler passenger carriers, rickshaws and tuk-tuks are available.

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2.latest Photographs of Bilasipara