This town is under Bilasipara Municipal Board (BMB) and is part of two MLA constituency namely 27 Bilasipara East 26 Bilasipara West. It has a population of approximately fifty thousand (excluding the Bilasipara sub-division). The widely spoken language of the town is 'Ujani'; the locals call it 'Desi'. People of many religions, castes and mother-tongues are found here.
The official population of the town in 2015 is more than 50,000. The MLA of 27 Bilasipara East constituency is Samsul Huda (AIUDF) and the MLA of 26 Bilasipara West is Hafiz Bashir Ahmed (AIUDF)
The outer parts of the town suffer from flooding almost yearly; it poses a major problem.
Resources
A large number of people residing near the town in the sub-divisional areas are involved in farming and food production. Products available in the market are mostly from the nearby villages and the surrounding area. Paddy fields line either side of the highway. The fields produce mustard seeds in their season. Food and paddy products are exported to other towns, cities and states. A river known as Gaurang, which is a tributary of the Brahmaputra, enters the town from the east. It is the only water source other than small lakes and ponds.
Education
Bilasipara College administrative building which was originally the residence of local zamindar
This town is well known for its educational institutions. There are many English medium and Assamese medium schools in the town, and Hindi and Bengali medium schools and colleges.
B.M. Jr. College, Bilasipara (Established in 1991)
Rokakhata Higher Secondary School
N.H. Memorial Academy
Bilasipara Science Academy (An initiative of Sharif Ahmed and his friends started in 2015 )
Bilasipara Public H.S. School
Schools
Sankerdev shishu aru vidya niketan,
Bilasipara
Bilasipara Public H.S. School
Super 40 gems academy
I.N. Academy H.S. School
SPM Academy Krishanagar
Rokakhata H.S. School
Konmoina Jatiya Bidyalaya
The Phoenix Academy
Kids Garden English medium School
K.M.Little Flower English Medium High school
Hakama Girls' High School
Town Girls High School
Milijuli jatiyavidyalaya khudigaon
327 No. Dwarakanath L.P. School
Eden Valley School
1631 No. Sri Sri Durga Pathshala
B.C.F. Academy, Surjya Khata
J.A. Adarsha Jatiya Vidyalaya, Surjya Khata
Bangalipara MEM School
Surjya Khata L.P. School
Al-Amin Academy
2048 No. Saheed Smriti Vidya Niketan
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Academy
Rajiv Gandhi jayto vidyalaya
Sunflower English Medium High School
Greenland Public School, Surjyakhata
Azad Jatiya Bidyalaya, Anandnagar
A.K.SIXER TUITION CENTRE FOR CLASS 9 TO 12 FOR ALL SUBJECTS & FOR BOTH ENGLISH AND ASSAMESE MEDIUM( CALL 8638629648, Near Surjayakhata petrol pump)
Health and medical services
The town has one civil hospital, one SHC hospital and a few private clinics.
Music, arts and literature
Traditionally, Goalparia music is the main form of traditional music here.
Transport and communication
The town is well connected by Bus routes especially with north Bengal, North of Assam and Upper Assam as well, on 25 March 2019 Bilasipara connected with Rail routes too. , 3-wheeler and 4 wheeler passenger carriers, rickshaws and tuk-tuks are available.
