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'''Kumarpara''' is a locality in [[Guwahati]], [[Assam]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pincode of Kumarpara|url=https://pincode.org.in/assam/kamrup/k/kumarpara|website=pincode.org.in|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref> It is located to the west of the city and is a very densely populated and cosmopolitan area. The [[railway line]] passes at the North end of the locality and the Assam Trunk Road serves as the northernmost boundary. It is surrounded by the localities of Machkhowa, [[Bharalumukh]], Fatasil Ambari and Athgaon. It comes under Bharalumukh Police Station. The Pin code of Kumarapara are 781 001 <ref>{{cite web|title=Pincode for Guwahati GPO|url=https://pincode.org.in/assam/kamrup/g/guwahati-g-p-o|website=pincode.org.in|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref> (Served by Guwahati GPO) and 781 009 (Served by Bharalumukh Post Office).<ref>{{cite web|title=Pincode of Kumarpara|url=https://pincode.org.in/assam/kamrup/k/kumarpara|website=pincode.org.in|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref>

== Geography ==
The locality falls in the floods plains of the Brahmaputra and is part of the city of Guwahati. The Northern boundary is marked by the Assam Trunk Road and the southern boundary is marked by the Bharalu river. The locality served by the Faiz Ahmed Road or F.A. road which serves as the main road and the KRC road. There a number of other arterial roads also. The drainage system mostly consists of modern drainage system which were rebuilt recently.<ref>{{cite news|title=News Drains for Guwahati|url=http://www.ndtv.com/guwahati-news/guwahati-rs-750-crore-project-to-revamp-drainage-system-584994|accessdate=20 May 2016|agency=NDTV|publisher=NDTV|date=8 July 2014}}</ref> An old stream parallel to the F.A. road existed about 40 years ago but now been mostly filled up by land filling. Also, the locality is free from the problem of flash floods <ref>{{cite news|title=Flash Floods of Guwahati|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Flash-Floods-in-Guwahati-After-Heavy-Rains/2015/09/23/article3043588.ece|accessdate=20 May 2016|agency=The Indian Express|publisher=The Indian Express|date=23 September 2015}}</ref> which most of the other areas of the city suffer from. The Kumarpara panchali, is one of the rare intersections found in the city, where five streets meet.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kumarpara Panchali|url=http://www.pincodeofindia.in/pin-code-of-kumarpara-panchali-guwahati-/MzI1NTZfcG9p|website=pincodeofindia.in|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref>

== History ==
The locality is one of the oldest locality of the city of Guwahati and most families living here can trace their history to hundreds of years back. The rich history of the locality has been reflected in many books, such as Smritir Patat Mahanagarar Kumarpara by Md. Hedayat Ullah.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Md. Hedayat|first1=Ullah|title=Smritir Patat Mahanagarar Kumarpara|date=10 March 2015|publisher=B.L. Impressions|location=Chandmari, Guwahati|page=84|edition=1}}</ref>

==Places of interest==
=== Religious Institutions ===
The locality boosts of people of almost all major religious community found in India and thus, has many religious institutions present here. Some of them are very old and have a rich history. Some of the prominent ones are as follows, besides these there are numerous others also:-

* Kumarpara Santi Sabha,<ref>{{cite news|title=History of Kumarpara Santi Sabha|url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/mdetails.asp?id=oct1113/city07|accessdate=20 May 2016|publisher=The Assam Tribune|date=11 October 2013}}</ref> is one of the oldest religious institutions of the locality and has celebrated its platinum jubilee in the year 2013.
* Shiv and Ganesh Mandir.
* Kumarpara Masjid, it is one of the oldest mosques of Guwahati.

=== Cultural Institutions ===
* Sebak Library, Kumarpara, one of the oldest libraries in Guwahati and its annual hand written publication "Gazali" in Assamese was enjoyed by all.

=== Educational Institutions ===
The locality boosts of number of schools and they cater to the people of the locality. Besides the schools, there are a number of tuition centers and coaching institutes spread all over the locality.
* Sishu Niketan High School <ref>{{cite web|title=Sishu Niketan School|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO6i9SQGlUk|website=youtube|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref>
* Oakland English High School <ref>{{cite web|title=Oakland High School|url=http://www.getit.in/guwahati/oakland-english-high-school/kedar-road/krc-road-kumarpara-gh-9/35697136.html|website=getiit|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref>
* Angels English High School <ref>{{cite web|title=Angels English High School|url=http://aapsasso.com/Members.aspx|website=aapsasso.com|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref>
* Badri Das School
* Eurokids <ref>{{cite web|title=Details of Eurokids, Kumarpara|url=https://www.parentpuddle.com/guwahati/eurokids-kumarpara|website=parentpuddle.com|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref>
* Bachpan <ref>{{cite web|title=Details of Bachpan Pre-School, Kumarapara|url=https://www.parentpuddle.com/guwahati/bachpan-kumarpara|website=parentpuddle.com|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref>

=== Sports Institutions ===
The clubs of the locality have very rich history and have participated in most of the tournaments organised in the city of Guwahati but due to rapid growth of infrastructure, the number of sports fields and ground in the locality has depleted.
* Embrace United Club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Embrace United Club|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070723/asp/guwahati/story_8093052.asp|accessdate=20 May 2016|agency=The Telegraph|publisher=The Telegraph|date=23 July 2007}}</ref>
* Nayantara Club,<ref>{{cite news|title=Nayantara Club|url=http://www.nelive.in/assam/news/evening-classical-music-kumarpara|accessdate=20 May 2016|agency=NE Live|issue=30 December 2015|publisher=nelive.in}}</ref> hosts the annual [[Durga Puja]], which is famous throughout the state of Assam.<ref>{{cite web|title=Durga Puja of Nayantara Club|url=http://www.helloguwahati.com/guwahatidurgapuja/nayantara-durga-puja-pandal-durga-protima-guwahati/|website=Hello Guwahati|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref>
* Jai Hind Club <ref>{{cite news|title=Jai Hind Club celebrates Republic Day|url=http://www.assamtimes.org/node/909|accessdate=20 May 2016|agency=Assam Times|publisher=Assam Times|date=26 January 2008}}</ref>
* [https://pmmodiyojana.in.net/assam/kamrup/kumarpara kumarpara pin code]

=== Financial Institutions ===
* Central Bank of India <ref>{{cite web|title=Details of Central Bank of India, Kumarapara|url=https://bankifsccode.com/CENTRAL_BANK_OF_INDIA/ASSAM/KAMRUP/KUMARPARA,_GUWAHATI|website=bankifsccode.com|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref>
* [https://askabouts.com/Central-bank-of-india/Assam/Kamrup/KUMARPARA-GUWAHATI Central Bank Of India Kumarpara Ifsc Code]

=== Financial Facilities ===
* SBI ATM.<ref>{{cite web|title=ATMs of Kumarpara|url=https://www.google.co.in/?gws_rd=ssl#q=bank+kumarpara&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=26170039,91734946,177&tbm=lcl&rlfi=hd:;si:|website=Googlemaps|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref>
* HDFC Bank ATM.
* Union Bank ATM.
* ICICI BAnk ATM.
* Axis Bank ATM.
* Kotak Mahindra Bank.
* Central Bank of India

==See also==
* [[Chandmari]]
* [[Maligaon]]
* [[Uzan Bazaar]]
* [[Beltola]]
* [[Noonmati]]
* [[Panbazar]]

== References ==
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.guwahatiplus.com/article-detail/bharalu-river-in-guwahati-remains-highly-polluted-even-after-10-years|title = Bharalu River in Guwahati remains Highly Polluted even after 10 years}}</ref>
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