Date of formation: Baksa District was carved out of Barpeta District, Nalbari District and Kamrup District on 1st June 2004.
Area: 2008 square kilometers
Density of population: 475 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 70.53 % - Male: 78.55 %, Female: 62.23 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:967
Boundaries of Baksa District
North: Bhutan
South: Barpeta District, Nalbari District and Kamrup District, Assam
East: Udalguri District, Assam
West: Chirang District, Assam
Baksa District Average Rainfall: 2971.6 mm
Baksa District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 35 deg C
Baksa District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 10 deg C
BAKSA DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Beki, Manas, Pagladia, Puthimari, Pahumara, Kaldia, Barnadi
Sub Divisions: Mushalpur, Salbari, Tamulpur
Revenue Circles: Baksa, Barama, Tamulpur, Goreswar, Baganpara, Ghograpar, Barnagar, Bajali, Jalah, Patharighat, Rangia, Sarupeta, Tihu
Assembly Constituencies: Tamulpur, Barama, Chapaguri
Baksa District Nearby Attractions
1. Manas National Park
2. Manas Soushi Khongkhor
3. Moina Pukhuri
4. Bogamati
5. Bhangtar
Baksa District Facts: NH 37 passes through this district. This district comes under Bodoland Territorial Council and is dominated by tribes. The only railway station here is at Goreswar.
Major Educational Institutions: Barama College, Goreswar College, BB Kishan college at Jalah, Tamulpur Jr. Commerce College, Salbari Jr. College, Nikasi Jr. College, Dhamdhama Jr. College
What is Baksa District Famous For: Manas National Park noted for wild water buffaloes and golden langurs
Tribes: Boro, Rabha, Sarania Kacharia, Madahi
Folk Arts: Bagurumba, Kherai, Mwchaglangnai, Daosa-Thwi-Lwngnai, Rwnswndri, Jhumoor Dance, Karam Dance, Domkaich Dance, Sangini Dance, Loknritya, Khukri Dance
Festivals: Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Diwali, Ganesh Puja, Rash Yatra, Magh Bihu, Bihu, Bwisagu, Magw, Bathou Puja, Saraswathi Puja, etc.
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
