Bhuragaon Revenue Circle
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Bhuragaon Revenue Circle is a sub-district administrative unit in the state of Assam, India. It is located in the district of Morigaon and is one of the six revenue circles in the district.[1] The circle's headquarter is located in the town of Bhuragaon.[2]
The Bhuragaon Revenue Circle is responsible for the administration and governance of the area under its jurisdiction.[3] It oversees the collection of taxes, maintenance of law and order, and the provision of basic services such as healthcare and education. The revenue circle is headed by a Circle Officer (CO) who is responsible for the overall management of the area.[4]
The economy of the area is primarily based on agriculture, with rice being the major crop. The revenue circle is also home to a number of small-scale industries such as handloom weaving, bamboo and cane crafts, and pottery.[5] The circle has several educational institutions and healthcare facilities to cater to the needs of its residents.[6]
Religion
The Bhuragaon Revenue Circle is home to a diverse population that includes people from different ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.[citation needed]
It has a total population of 123,469 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 63,418 are males while 60,051 are females. In 2011 there were a total 22,455 families residing in Bhuragaon Circle. The Average Sex Ratio of Bhuragaon Circle is 947.
The total literacy rate of Bhuragaon Circle is 63.44%. The male literacy rate is 55.36% and the female literacy rate is 47.7% in Bhuragaon Circle.
According to the 2011 Census, Muslims form a clear majority in the revenue circle at 60.26% (74,400) while Hindus form a significant minority at 39.56% (48,849). Way back in 1951, Hindus were in majority but with time they became a minority due to immigration from Bangladesh and high birth rates among the Miya Muslims.