Batsor

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Batsor
Batshar
Village
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Batsor
Location in Assam, India
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Batsor
Batsor (India)
Coordinates: 26°22′45″N91°23′02″E / 26.379304°N 91.383793°E / 26.379304; 91.383793 Coordinates: 26°22′45″N91°23′02″E / 26.379304°N 91.383793°E / 26.379304; 91.383793
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Assam
Region Western Assam
District Nalbari
Government
  Body Gram panchayat
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 (2001)[ citation needed ]
  Total1,148,824
Languages
  Official Assamese
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code03624
ISO 3166 code IN-AS
Vehicle registration AS-14-XXXX
Website nalbari.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]

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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.

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References

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