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Nalbari
Nalbari is a small town in Nalbari district in the Indian States and territories of India, state of Assam. Nalbari is also the headquarters of Nalbari district, Nalbari District. Etymology The word ''Nalbari'' is derived from and . is a variety of Reed (plant), reed, while means 'enclosed ground with plantation'. History Until the late 19th century, Nalbari acted as the southern boundary of the Kingdom of Bhutan when it was ceded to British India after the Duar War. The history of Nalbari dates back to many centuries B.C. Arthashastra of Kautilya mentioned the import of various economic products from Nalbari. The Sonkuriha, Suvarnakundya village near Nalbari town produced the finest silk of Kautilya's time. The area also produced a special perfume among others. The Chandan and Aguru products were highly exported to faraway places including north India. Western Assam was known as Kamarupa from earlier times to the pre-modern period, which existed in harmony with Dav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nalbari District
Nalbari (Pron: nɔ:lˈbɑ:ri) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters is located at Nalbari. The district derives its name from the combination of two words, "Nal" and "Bar." It is situated in the lower region of the Brahmaputra Valley and shares its borders with Baksa, Kamrup, Bajali, Barpeta, and Tamulpur districts. History Nalbari was declared a sub division of undivided Kamrup District in 1967. The district was created on 14 August 1985 when it was split from Kamrup district. 1 June 2004 saw the formation of Baksa District from parts of three districts, including Nalbari. Geography Nalbari district occupies an area of , The latitude of Nalbari is 26 degrees north and 27 degrees north and the longitude is 91 degrees east and 97 degrees east. The tributaries of the Brahmaputra, the Nona, Buradia, Pagaldia, Ghogra, Borolia and Tihu, which originate in the foothills of the Himalayan Range, are wild in nature and make ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Undivided Kamrup District
Undivided Kamrup district is a former administrative district located in Western Assam from which Kamrup Rural district, Kamrup Rural (2003), Kamrup Metropolitan district, Kamrup Metropolitan (2003), Barpeta district, Barpeta (1983), Nalbari district, Nalbari (1985) and Baksa district, Baksa (2004) districts were formed. It was announced in January 2020 that the Bajali district, Bajali sub-division of Barpeta district will be upgraded to a full district. Establishment Pre-Independence The administrative district of Kamrup was first constituted from the western portion of the Ahom kingdom then under the Konbaung Dynasty, Burmese Empire that the British acquired following the Treaty of Yandaboo of 1826. The western boundary of this district was the Manas river, and the eastern boundary of this district was the Barnadi River, Barnadi river. After 1826 the British administered the newly acquired regions via two commissioners: the Senior Commissioner who administered the "North-East of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Assam
Lower Assam division is one of the 5 administrative divisions of Assam in India. It was formed in 1874, consisting of the undivided Kamrup district of Western Assam, undivided Darrang and Nagaon districts of Central Assam and Khasi & Jaintia hills of Meghalaya, created for revenue purposes. The division is under the jurisdiction of a Commissioner, who is stationed at Guwahati. The division currently covers the Western Brahmaputa Valley. Shri Jayant Narlikar, IAS is the current Commissioner of Lower Assam division. History Most parts of Lower assam districts were under rule of the Kingdom of Bhutan until the 19th century. Districts Lower Assam division contains 12 districts, namely Dhubri, South Salamara, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Bongaigaon, Goalpara, Barpeta, Bajali, Nalbari, Baksa, Kamrup and Kamrup metropolitan. Among these, 3 districts namely Kokrajhar, Chirang and Baksa lie within Bodoland. # Districts within the Bodoland Territorial Region Demographi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamrupi Dialect
Kamrupi dialects are a group of regional dialects of Assamese, spoken in the Kamrup region. It formerly enjoyed prestige status. It is one of two western dialect groups of the Assamese language, the other being Goalpariya. Kamrupi is heterogeneous with three subdialects— Barpetia dialect, Nalbariya dialect and Palasbaria dialect. In medieval times, Kamrupi was used in the Brahmaputra Valley and its adjoining areas for literary purposes in parallel with Sanskrit, both for prose and poetry. This went against the practices of literary figures of mid India like Vidyapati who used Sanskrit for prose and Maithili for poetry. In more recent times, the South Kamrupi dialect has been used in the works of author Indira Goswami. Poet and nationalist Ambikagiri Raichoudhury also used Kamrupi in his works to great extent. In 2018, the Kamrupi film Village Rockstars became the first from the region to be selected for India's official entry to the 91st Academy Awards. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamrupi Dialects
Kamrupi dialects are a group of regional dialects of Assamese, spoken in the Kamrup region. It formerly enjoyed prestige status. It is one of two western dialect groups of the Assamese language, the other being Goalpariya. Kamrupi is heterogeneous with three subdialects— Barpetia dialect, Nalbariya dialect and Palasbaria dialect. In medieval times, Kamrupi was used in the Brahmaputra Valley and its adjoining areas for literary purposes in parallel with Sanskrit, both for prose and poetry. This went against the practices of literary figures of mid India like Vidyapati who used Sanskrit for prose and Maithili for poetry. In more recent times, the South Kamrupi dialect has been used in the works of author Indira Goswami. Poet and nationalist Ambikagiri Raichoudhury also used Kamrupi in his works to great extent. In 2018, the Kamrupi film Village Rockstars became the first from the region to be selected for India's official entry to the 91st Academy Awards. In 1996 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lower Assam
Lower Assam division is one of the 5 administrative divisions of Assam in India. It was formed in 1874, consisting of the undivided Kamrup district of Western Assam, undivided Darrang and Nagaon districts of Central Assam and Khasi & Jaintia hills of Meghalaya, created for revenue purposes. The division is under the jurisdiction of a Commissioner, who is stationed at Guwahati. The division currently covers the Western Brahmaputa Valley. Shri Jayant Narlikar, IAS is the current Commissioner of Lower Assam division. History Most parts of Lower assam districts were under rule of the Kingdom of Bhutan until the 19th century. Districts Lower Assam division contains 12 districts, namely Dhubri, South Salamara, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Bongaigaon, Goalpara, Barpeta, Bajali, Nalbari, Baksa, Kamrup and Kamrup metropolitan. Among these, 3 districts namely Kokrajhar, Chirang and Baksa lie within Bodoland. # Districts within the Bodoland Territorial Region Demographics As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guwakuchi
Guwakuchi or Guakuchi is a village near Nalbari town in India. Copper plate inscriptions have been found there of Kamarupa Kings of the Pala dynasty, especially of Indra Pala. See also * Varman Dynasty The Varman dynasty (350–650) was the first historical dynasty of the Kamarupa kingdom. It was established by Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta. The earlier Varmans were subordinates of the Gupta Empire, but as the power of the Gup ... * Villages of Nalbari District References Archaeological sites in Kamrup region Villages in Nalbari district {{Assam-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonkuriha
Sonkuriha, 'Suvarnakundya' in ancient times, is a village in Nalbari district of Western Assam. Etymology The modern name is derived from Sanskrit form 'Suvarnakundya', the ancient name of the area. History The arthashastra of Kautilya mentioned flourishing trade with Kamrup. He mentioned finest sik of his times was produced in Sonkuriha (Suvarnakundya).Anjan Kumar Bhattacharyya (1988), Modern Accounting Concepts in Kautilya's Arthaśāstra, p.134 It also produced a special perfume named 'Tailaparnika', which also produced in at least six other places within Kamrup region. The Kamrup also produced Chandana and Aguru products at that time. Like rest of Kamrup region, language used in Sonkuriha is Assamese language. Festivals Domahi, Amati, Durga Puja, Kali Puja (Shyama Puja, Diwali), Holi, Janmastami, Shivratri etc. are major festivals of the village. Vedic culture is widespread in day-to-day life. Transport The village is well connected to See also * Villages of Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamrup Sanskrit Sanjivani Sabha
Kamrup Sanskrit Sanjivani Sabha is a research and preservation institution formed in 1913's, which deals primarily in Sanskrit language topics. It is located in Nalbari in India, and throughout involved in preservation of rare Sanskrit manuscripts. The manuscript library of this institute contains more than thousand Sanskrit manuscripts.''Proceedings and Transactions of the All-India Oriental Conference, Volume 18, Part 1955'' (1955), See also Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti The Kamarupa Anusandhana Samiti (Assam Research Society) is the oldest Research institution in North-East India, which was established in the year 1912 at Kamakhya with a view to working in the field of antiquarian study and research, particularly ... References {{coord missing, Assam Sanskrit universities in India Research institutes in Assam Culture of Assam Nalbari 1931 establishments in British India Organizations established in 1931 Education in Nalbari district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nalbariya Dialect
Nalbariya dialect is a dialect of Assamese language spoken primarily in and around the Nalbari district of Assam Assam (, , ) is a state in Northeast India, northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra Valley, Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . It is the second largest state in Northeast India, nor .... It is one of three of the Kamrupi group of dialects—the others being Barpetia dialect and Palasbariya dialect. Phonology Nalbariya has seven vowels, identical to Barpetia dialect, and almost identical to Standard Assamese, which has an additional vowel. Notes References * {{refend Assamese language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbhag College
Barbhag College is an undergraduate college established in the year 1964 at Kalag of Nalbari district in Assam. The college is affiliated to Gauhati University. Departments Arts * Assamese * English * Education * Economics * History * Political Science * Philosophy * Assamese Second Language Science * Botany * Chemistry General and major course * Mathematics general and major course * Physics * Zoology Accreditation In 2005 the college has been awarded 'B+' grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The college is also recognised by University Grants Commission (India) University Grants Commission (UGC; ISO: ''Viśvavidyālaya Anudāna Āyōga'') is a statutory body under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. It was set up in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 and i .... References External links * {{coord missing, Assam Colleges affiliated to Gauhati University Universities and colleges in Assam 1964 esta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Districts Of India
A district (''Zila (country subdivision), zila''), also known as revenue district, is an Administrative divisions of India, administrative division of an States and union territories of India, Indian state or territory. In some cases, districts are further subdivided into Revenue division, sub-divisions, and in others directly into tehsil, ''tehsils'' or ''talukas''. , there are a total of 780 districts in India. This count includes Mahe and Yanam which are Census districts and not Administrative districts and also includes the temporary Maha Kumbh Mela district but excludes Itanagar Capital Complex which has a Deputy Commissioner but is not an official district. District Administration ;The District officials include: *District Judge (India), District & Sessions Judge (Principal & additional), an officer belonging to the Judiciary of India, Indian Judicial Service (state), responsible for justice and passing orders of imprisonment, including the Capital punishment, death pena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
