The mighty River Brahmaputra with its numerous tributaries flows through the beautiful district which makes the soil of Barpeta very fertile and suitable to grow varieties of agricultural crops. The district of Barpeta boasts of a rich cultural and traditional legacy of the region that has triggered down to the modern era.
The district of Barpeta is blessed with several traditional educational institutions that are popularly known as the Satras. The present day Satras impart a combined knowledge of modern education accompanied with the traditional dance form and music, art of sculpture, drama and any other aspect of the cultural life of the district. The Jania, Barpeta, Kanara, and Baradi are some of the notable Satras of the district.
Barpeta is endowed with many indigenous dance forms and folk songs that constitutes an important part of the rich and unique culture of the state. Some of the indigenous forms of art of the district of Barpeta are:
* Loka Geet- Popularly known as the folk songs, the Loka Geet reflects the rich musical fervor of the district of Barpets
* Borgeet- The Borgeet are sung in praise of the local Gods and Goddesses that fills one with an intense sense of devotion and dedication for the Supreme Being
The culturally enriched district of Barpeta attracts several tourist who are absolutely thrilled with the diverse culture and the picturesque natural surrounding of Barpeta
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Barpeta Bongaigaon Cachar
Darrang Dhemaji Dhuburi
Dibrugarh Goalpara Golaghat
Hailakandi Jorhat Kamrup
Karbianglong Karimganj Kokrajhar
Lakhimpur Marigaon Nagaon
Nalbari Northcacharhills Sibsagar
Sonitpur Tinsukia
