The city of Barpeta is situated in the northeast of India in the state of Assam. The Barpeta Parliamentary Constituency is located in the district of Barpeta. The city is the main entry point to the Manas National Park. The Barpeta Parliamentary Constituency is also the headquarters of the district.
Barpeta has a population of around 41,175 residents according to the 2001 census. The INC has won seven times from this seat.
