Bajali is a district in Assam, India, originally carved out of Barpeta district. It was approved as a full-fledged district on August 10, 2020, and formally declared on January 12, 2021. On December 31, 2022, it was remerged with Barpeta district, but its district status was restored on October 12, 2023, following an announcement by the Assam cabinet on August 25, 2023. The district includes parts of Bajali, Jalah, and Sarupeta circles, with Dolor Pathar as a notable village and Pathsala as the main town.
(2011 Census)
Population: 253,876
Urban: 11,242 (4.43%)
Sex Ratio: 978 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes (Kaibarta-Jalkeot community): 19,192 (7.56%)
Scheduled Tribes (Boro community): 11,486 (4.52%)
Religious Composition:
Hinduism: 67.90% (172,388)Islam: 31.91% (81,003)
Others/Not Stated: 0.19% (485)
Population by Religion in Administrative Circles:
Bajali (Pt): Hindus (94.51%), Muslims (5.34%), Others (0.15%)
Sarupeta (Pt): Hindus (43.89%), Muslims (55.92%), Others (0.19%)
Jalah (Pt): Hindus (86.32%), Muslims (13.54%), Others (0.14%)
Languages:
Assamese: 74.48% (189,075)
Bengali: 20.9% (53,052)
Boro: 4.28% (10,877)
Others: 0.36%
The provided information pertains to Bajali, a district in Assam, India. Here’s a concise summary:
- Country: India
- Division: Lower Assam
- State: Assam
- Established: January 12, 2021
- Headquarters: Pathsala
- Lok Sabha Constituencies: Kokrajhar, Barpeta
- Area: 418 km² (161 sq mi)
- Population (2011): 253,816
- Population Density: 610/km² (1,600/sq mi)
- Website: https://bajali.assam.gov.in/
Bajali is a district in Assam, India, originally carved out of Barpeta district. It was approved as a full-fledged district on August 10, 2020, and formally declared on January 12, 2021. On December 31, 2022, it was remerged with Barpeta district, but its district status was restored on October 12, 2023, following an announcement on August 25, 2023. Bajali comprises parts of Bajali, Jalah, and Sarupeta circles, with Dolor Pathar as a notable village and Pathsala as the main town.