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Batsor

Coordinates: 26°22′45″N 91°23′02″E / 26.379304°N 91.383793°E / 26.379304; 91.383793
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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

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Language

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The primary language is Kamrupi.

Festivals

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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

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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

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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

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References

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