Top Places to visit in Baksa, Mushalpur, Assam

AskGif14 April 2019Updated: 14 April 2019 6 min read

1Baksa district, part of the Bodoland Territorial Area in Assam, was established in 2003 and became operational in 2004.
2Mushalpur town serves as the district headquarters, which is divided into three sub-divisions: Mushalpur, Salbari, and Tamulpur.
3Key attractions in Baksa include Bogamati, a popular picnic spot, and part of the renowned Manas National Park, known for its unique wildlife.

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"Baksa district, part of the Bodoland Territorial Area in Assam, was established in 2003 and became operational in 2004."

— Top Places to visit in Baksa, Mushalpur, Assam

Baksa district is an administrative district in Bodoland Territorial Area, Assam, an autonomous council in one of the North-Eastern states of India.

History

Baksa was notified as one of the districts of Bodoland Territorial Council in October 2003 while it started functioning from 1 June 2004 when Dr Anwaruddin Choudhury of the Assam Civil Service took charge as its founder Deputy Commissioner. It started working from PWD Inspection Bungalow of Barama on the NH 31 until it was shifted to Mushalpur in late 2010.

It was created from parts of Barpeta, Nalbari, and Kamrup districts.

Geography

Mushalpur town is the headquarters of the district. It has three Sub-division Salbari sub-division, Salbari, Tamulpur Sub-division, Tamulpur and Mushalpur sub-division, Mushalpur. This district is bounded by Bhutan in the north, Udalguri district in the east, Barpeta, Nalbari and Kamrup districts in the south and Chirang district in the west. Area of the district is 2400 km².

National protected area

Manas National Park (Part)

Divisions

The district has three sub-divisions: Mushalpur, Salbari and Tamulpur. These sub-divisions are further divided into 13 revenue circles: Baksa, Barama, Tamulpur, Goreswar, Baganpara, Ghograpar, Barnagar, Bajali, Jalah, Patharighat, Rangia, Sarupeta and Tihu. Three Vidhan Sabha constituencies of this district are Tamulpur, Barama and Chapaguri. All of these are part of Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency.

Demographics

Religions in Baksa District

ReligionPercent

Hindus

82.40%

Muslims

14.29%

Christians

2.85%

According to the 2011 census Baksa district has a population of 953,773. This gives it a ranking of 458th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 475 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,230/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 11.17%. Baksa has a sex ratio of 967 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 70.53%.

Educational Institutions

Major educational institutions of Baksa district are:

Salbari College, Salbari

Salbari Higher Secondary school, Salbari

Bagadhar Brahma Kishan College, Jalah

Barama College, Barama

Dhamdhama Junior College

Goreswar College, Goreswar

Mushalpur College, Mushalpur

Salbari Junior College, Salbari

ST. John's H.S. School, Barama

Tamulpur College, Tamulpur

Koklabari chapaguri College, Simla Hazua

Barama Higher Secondary school, Barama

Baksa Polytechnic, Belguri Pathar

Gyanpeeth Degree College,Nikashi

Places of interest

A popular picnic spot Bogamati situated in Baksa

is a major part of the world-famous Manas National Park is located in this district. The park is well known for its Wild Water Buffaloes and Golden Langurs. Bogamati, a famous picnic spot with picturesque beauties is located in Baksa. Bhangtar is the other scenic location situated close to Bhutan border.

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baksa_district

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1. Manas National Park & Tiger Project

Manas National Park and Tiger Project located at the western side of the district at the foothills of Bhutan is a place of great tourist attraction-National as well as International. There are as many as 60 species of mammals, 312 birds, 42 reptiles, 7 amphibian, 54 fishes and more than 100 species of insects. The most abundantly found animals are Tiger, Leopard, Golden Langur, Pigmie Hog, Dhanesh Pakhi, Wild Buffalo, Bison, Python, Wild Cat, Elephant, Hyena, Fox etc. The river Manas flow through the National Park. River Crafting facility is newly introduced for the tourists. Both Govt. and Private Lodging and Food facility is available.

Nearesr Railway station: Barpeta Road

Connection through motorway : Barpeta Road - Bansbari forest range (Distance about 15 Kms)

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2. Manas Soushi Khongkhor

An eco-tourism spot located on the middle part of the Baksa district on the mouth of river Pagladia. Enshrined with natural beauty just adjacent with Bhutan hills, it attracts a large number of picnic goers in the month of December and January. It is new well maintained and looked after by an NGO known as Manas Soushi Khongkhor Eco Tourism Society (MASKETS). Some endangerd wild animals are found there such as Bison, Deer, Hogg Deer, White Belly Heron, Royal Bengal Tiger etc. Food and Guest House facility is provided by the volunteers of MASKETS if needed.

Nearesr Railway station: Nalbari

Connection through motorway :

i) Mushalpur-Nikashi-Subankhata-Chowki(Distance about 25 Kms)

ii) Nalbari-Baganpara-Nayabasti-Subankhata-Chowki(Distance about 55 Kms)

3. Moinapukhuri

Moinapukhuri is located northwards of Mushalpur (District HQ) just adjacent to the International India-Bhutan boundary. It is in India side. It is the only trekking site in Baksa district. As the place is located in the hills, around 3 Kms from the plains and there are no motorways, one has to walk through the difficult rugged tepped trekks to reach there. The motorable way ends near about 3 Kms before. Main attractions are dead lake, a picnic spot, place for puja for various Hindu religious communities etc. along with dense jungle.

Nearest Railway station: Tihu

Connection through motorway: Kadamtal(in NH 31) - Mushalpur- Nikashi-Moinapukhuri (Distance about 30 Kms)

4. Bogamati

A popular beautiful spot on the mouth of river "Barnadi" on the foothills of Bhutan, it attracts a large number of picnic parties during new year and Magh Bihu. Far flung river sands and rocks in the month of December and January works as open air restaurant for the picnic goers. Nearesr Railway station: Goreswar (temporarily not in service)

Connection through motorway : i) Baihata Chariali - Goreswar- Bogamati (Distance about 40 Kms)

ii) Rangia-Goreswar-Bogamati(Distance about 45 Kms)

5. How to Reach

ACCESS TO THE DISTRICT :

By road connectivity:

i) From Adabari Bus Terminal, Guwahati there is direct bus service to Mushalpur(HQs). Distance is about 100 Km.

ii) From Adabari Bus Terminal, Guwahati there is direct bus service to Tamulpur Sub-Div HQs. Distance is about 60 Km.

iii) From Adabari Bus Terminal, Guwahati there is direct bus service to Salbari Sub-Div HQs. Distance is about 160 Km.

iv) There are numbers of Bus services and small car services(Winger, Cruiser etc.) from Adabari and Basistha Chariali, Guwahati via NH31 touching two connection points to Dist HQs (one at Barama, another at Kadamtola) (Distance Ghy-Barama via NH31 is about 75 Km and Ghy-Kadamtola via NH31 is about 80 Km)

By railway connectivity:

The district does not have any railway station at HQs. The only railway station is at Goreswar under Tamulpur Sub-Divsion. The nearest railway station from district HQs is Tihu which fall under Nalbari district(Distance 35 Km from District HQ). The distance of Nalbari Railway Station from Dist. HQs is about 45 Km and Distance of Pathsala Railway Station(under Barpeta district) is about 50 Km.

The distance of Guwahati Railway station to Dist HQs by road (via NH 31) is about 105 Km.

By Air connectivity:

The nearest airport is Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Borjhar. The distance from Dist. HQs is about 130 Km.

source: http://baksa.gov.in