Batsari

Batsari local government is found in Katsina state which is situated in the Northwest geopolitical zone of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are domiciled in Batsari town and features a number of towns and villages which include Abadau, Batsari, Dan Geza, Darini, Karane, Kandawa, Garwa, Gangarat-Rumah. Batsari LGA is home to several tribal divisions with the Fulani as the most prominent. The Fufulde language is widely spoken in Batsari local government area while Islam is the commonly practiced religion. Popular landmarks in the area include the Btsari University, the Cherish enterprise Institute Batsari , and the Cherish college of Health sciences.

GEOGRAPHY OF BATSARI

Batsari local government area covers a total area measuring 1,107 km squared and consists of two distinct seasons which are the rainy and dry seasons. Temperatures in Batsari LGA are mostly high with dry weather. The average temperature of the Batsari LGA is 36 degrees centigrade with the landscape characterized by large expanses of dry, arid lands and sparse vegetation.

ECONOMY OF BATSARI

Cattle rearing and sale is a hugely popular economic enterprise in Batsari local government area. Other popular economic engagements in Batsari LGA include hunting, farming and pottery. Commerce is also an important feature of the Batsari LGA with the area being home to several markets which provide platforms for the sales and acquisition of a plethora of items.

HISTORY OF BATSARI

Batsari LGA was created in the year 1989.