Chandmama
Chandmama is a village in Barpeta district, in the Indian state of Assam. It is located in the southwest corner of the district, which has its headquarters in Barpeta. The village is divided into three parts: Chandmama Pather, Chandmama K, and Chandmama Gaon.
History
According to the Kalika Puran and Bongbhashi, the village was established in 1205. It was originally named Chandmimi. It was later renamed Chandmama by Muslims with roots in East Bengal.Demographics
The village's population is primarily Muslim, descended from people from the Pabna and Mymensingh districts of British India. They have now fully integrated into the indigenous Assamese culture. The village has a large population of 282,747, with 140,747 males and the remainder females.Notable people
- Ala Baksha Sarkar
- Taimuddin Haji
- Ayan Pramanik
- Majitullah Sarkar
- Rahim Baksha Dewani
- Jahar Akand
- Haji Mahiruddin
- Bahaj Uddin Akand
- Alhaj Golam Mowla Baksha
- Sahab Uddin Ahmed
- Haji Jahabaksha Bhuyan
- Haji Alabaksha
- Prof Hazrat Bakshi
- Dr. Arifur Rahman