41-672: Jagiroad is a town in the state of Assam. Jagiroad located in Mayong Sub-Division, in Morigaon district . It is situated on the south bank of Kolong river. It was earlier known as Nakhola , but in British Rule of India , it was changed due to frequent confusion with the name Noakhali of Bangladesh In ancient times, there was a war with the Kacharis and Jongal Balhu. He was defeated and forced to retreat. The place where he stopped to drink
82-612: A literacy rate of 69.37%. Males and females constitute 485,328 and 472,525 respectively. 7.66% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 12.30% and 14.29% of the population respectively. In the previous census of India 2001, Morigaon District recorded increase of 21.35 percent to its population compared to 1991. With regards to Sex Ratio in Morigaon, it stood at 974 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 946. The average national sex ratio in India
123-451: A population of 957,853, roughly equal to the nation of Fiji or the US state of Montana . This gives it a ranking of 455th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 618 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,600/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 23.39%. Morigaon has a sex ratio of 974 females for every 1000 males, and
164-685: A Town Committee to a Municipal Board in 2008, currently comprising 11 wards. Morigaon is part of the Nowgong Lok Sabha constituency and Morigaon constituency in Legislative Assembly. The town also serves as the headquarters of the Tiwa Autonomous Council, which was established to promote the interests of the Tiwa community and manage local affairs. Morigaon town has a developing transport infrastructure that facilitates connectivity within
205-465: A cement grinding unit, Railneer water bottling, a railway concrete sleeper workshop, and a furniture-making unit using bamboo pulp. In addition, there are several small-scale agro-based industries, such as rice mills and oil mills, dairy etc that cater to the local agricultural produce. Overall, Jagiroad's industrial sector plays a significant role in the region's economic development and provides employment opportunities for many people. Nagaon paper mill
246-414: A fully-fledged district on 29 September 1989, when it was split from Nagaon district . Morigaon district occupies an area of 1,704 square kilometres (658 sq mi), comparatively equivalent to Samoa 's Savai'i . The district is bordered to the north by the mighty Brahmaputra River, to the south by Karbi Anglong district, to the east by Nagaon district, and to the west by Kamrup district. Most of
287-525: A multipurpose stall, RO drinking water, and an RPF complaint booth etc. These schools provide education up to standard for: Jagiroad, located in the Morigaon district of Assam, is primarily known for its industrial activities. The Nagaon Paper Mill, which was one of the largest units of the Hindustan Paper Corporation, was situated in this town. The town also has several other small and medium-sized industries, including fertilizer manufacturing,
328-423: A population of 17,739. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. As of 2011 census there are 920 females per 1000 male in the census town. Jagiroad has an average literacy rate of 87%, male literacy is 91%, and female literacy is 74%. In Jagiroad, 10.3% of the population is under six years of age. Total geographical area of Jagiroad census town is 12 km, and it is the biggest census town by area in
369-457: A population of 5,20,807. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Morigaon has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 72%. In Morigaon, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Keot (Kaibarta) community and the Tiwa (Lalung) community form the majority in this district. Morigaon was upgraded from
410-521: A total of 35 registered beel fisheries and 5 river fisheries. A total of seven eco hatcheries are there in the districts. The industrial scenario of the district is poor, with only one paper mill at Jagiroad and some fibre production units. The total number of registered SSI units in the district was 398 which are the lowest among all the districts in the State. In 2006, the Indian government named Morigaon one of
451-513: Is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Morigaon. There were total 159,088 children under age of 0-6 against 148,765 of 2001 census. Of total 159,088 male and female were 81,567 and 77,521 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 950 compared to 966 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 16.61 percent of Morigaon District compared to 19.16 percent of 2001. There
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#1732876206470492-464: Is also one wildlife Sanctuary, named Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary , located in Mayong which is famous for the Indian one horned Rhinoceros. 26°15′00″N 92°20′24″E / 26.25000°N 92.34000°E / 26.25000; 92.34000 Morigaon Morigaon (pron: mʌrɪˈgãʊ) is a town and the district headquarters of Morigaon district in the Indian state of Assam . It also serves as
533-692: Is an important railway station, falls under the Guwahati-Lumding section of the Northeast Frontier Railway . The station constitutes with two railway platforms with a capacity to hold 22 coach railway rakes. Many long distance, intercity and passenger trains have stoppage in this station. The station serves as a transportation hub for the local community and facilitates rail travel within the Morigaon District. The station offers amenities such as parking, waiting rooms, retiring rooms, toilets,
574-463: Is noted for its picturesque scenery, with the outer Himalayas visible to the north and lower hills with lush tropical vegetation to the west and south. The economy of Morigaon district is predominantly dependent on agriculture, with more than 90% of the population engaged in farming. The district has vast potential for development of plantation and horticultural crops like rubber, coconut, banana, black pepper, and sericulture activities. The district has
615-613: Is obscure. One famous traditional ruler of the region was Arimatta, whose history is shrouded in mystery. After Arimatta's death, Jongal Balahu (A Great Tiwa King), his son ruled over the region. Jongal Balahu was ultimately killed by the Kacharis with a bamboo spear near Kajalimukh. The legend further goes on to say that Jongal Balahu to escape his pursuers, submerged himself in Kollong river and emerge at Raha to quench his thirst and again dived here to emerge at Jagi. From this incident were derived
656-735: Is part of the Nowgong (Lok Sabha constituency) . The current MP for Nowgong is Pradyut Bordoloi of the Congress. National Highway 27 , also called AH 1 (Asian Highway 1) which was built under major flagship project i.e. East-West Corridor project of National Highway in India that starts in Porbandar (Gujarat) and ends in Silchar (Assam). It passes through the Jagiroad and links the Assam state capital Guwahati (Dispur) with
697-466: Is the most spoken language at 8,217 speakers, followed by Assamese at 6,112, Hindi is spoken by 2,392 people, Tiwa (Lalung) at 433 and Nepali at 269. Jagiroad is an assembly constituency in the Morigaon district of Assam, India. It is a reserved seat for the Scheduled Caste category. The current MLA for Jagiroad is Pijush Hazarika of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Jagiroad constituency
738-567: Is the only milk producers' cooperative society in central Assam. Established in 1958, the society was formed to provide a structured marketing system for local milk producers, ensuring they receive fair prices for their products. Alsthom Industries Limited (Subsidiary of Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited) is a 1000 TPD Cement grinding unit that was established in 2016 which is situated at Baghjap, Jagibhakatgaon in Jagiroad-Marigaon Road. It produces Cements with different grades and supplies across
779-748: The 51 km mark of NH-6 in Umsning and stretches to Umsiang village on the Assam–Meghalaya border, covering a total distance of 80 km. The upgrade of this road is part of the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MITP) and is funded by the World Bank. Jagiroad railway station is a double line fully electrified railway station which falls under NSG-5 category located in Station Road, Jagiroad town in Morigaon district, Assam, India. It
820-594: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) and the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) contribute to vocational training in the area. For primary and secondary education, schools such as Javahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Radhakrishnan Central Academy, Shankardev Vidya Niketan, and St. Theresa School play a crucial role in shaping the educational environment. The literacy rate in Morigaon stands at approximately 89.42%, significantly higher than
861-486: The Jagiroad town by newly proposed Guwahati Ring Road project as the area falls under Assam State Capital Region . It is also connected with Morigaon by NH-715A . There is also a road in Jagiroad that leads to Meghalaya. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma recently inaugurated the commencement of construction for the Umsning-Jagiroad highway. The Umsning to Jagiroad Highway is a significant roadway that begins at
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#1732876206470902-568: The Tiwas, the Kacharis, and the Karbis. In the medieval period, Jagiroad was part of the Tiwa kingdom, which was ruled by the Tiwa dynasty. Bhimsingh’s writings provide valuable insights into the past of the present-day Morigaon town and its surrounding areas. In earlier times, this region was under the rule of six independent monarchs. During this era, two princes from Darrang, Supradhvaj and Makardhvaj, fled their native land due to internal strife. They crossed
943-515: The area consists of an alluvial plain, intersected by numerous rivers and waterways, and scattered with various beels and marshes. Killing, Kolong and Kopili rivers flow through the southern part of the district. The Killing River meets the Kopili at Matiparbat, where the Kopili flows westward. The Kolong joins the Kopili at Jagi Dui Khuti Mukh, and together they flow into the Brahmaputra. The district
984-464: The area was once known for its cultural and intellectual activities, and the name Jagiroad may have been a reflection of this. Regardless of the origin, the name Jagiroad has become an integral part of the town's identity and history. Jagiroad is a town located in the Morigaon district of Assam, India. It is situated on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River, approximately 55 kilometers east of
1025-490: The area, which led to the growth of a tea-based economy. In addition to tea, the area was also known for its jute and silk industries. Jagiroad also played an important role in the Assam Movement, which was a popular movement in the 1970s and 1980s that sought to protect the rights of the indigenous people of Assam. The town was a center of protests and demonstrations during this period. As of 2011 India census, Jagiroad had
1066-519: The city of Guwahati. The town has an elevation of around 52 meters above sea level and is situated in a region that is characterized by low hills and valleys. The area is part of the Brahmaputra Valley, which is known for its fertile alluvial soil and is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country. The town has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The area was once inhabited by various tribes and communities, including
1107-610: The country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the eleven districts in Assam currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). There are three Assam Legislative Assembly constituencies in this district: Jagiroad, Morigaon, and Laharighat. Jagiroad is designated for Scheduled Castes . All three are in the Nowgong Lok Sabha constituency . The Census of India divides Morigaon district into
1148-578: The daughter of Mangal Singh, the King of Baghara. Supradhvaj was then made the seventh king of the region, having an independent kingdom of his own. During the days of Lachit Borphukan, another two princes from Darrang, Ram Singh and Bhim Singh crossed the Brahmaputra in search of plain lands. After Bhim Singh settled down, meanwhile, Ram Singh left for his home. Bhim Singh was not liked by the local people, hence, he left Brahmaputra and settled down near Mori Beel. This place came to known as Morigaon. Morigaon became
1189-420: The following five subdistricts , or circles: Bhuragaon , Laharighat, Morigaon, Mayong, and Mikirbheta. Each of these circles contains a large number of villages; for example Morigaon circle consists of one city and 162 villages. Among these, Ahaturi Natua Gaon in Morigaon circle is a large village, administered by a sarpanch , and has a population of 2951. According to the 2011 census Morigaon district has
1230-493: The headquarters of the Tiwa Autonomous Council . Morigaon, the administrative headquarters of Morigaon district in Assam, covers a geographical area of approximately 4 square kilometers. The town is bounded by Morikolong Beel to the southwest. The surrounding geography features fertile alluvial plains, with the Brahmaputra River marking the northern boundary of the district, As of 2001 India census, Morigaon had
1271-415: The names of present-day Raha and Jagi. The writing of Bhim Singh throws some light on the history of present Morigaon town and its adjoining areas. This region was ruled independently by six rulers. During this time two princes from Darrang, Supradhvaj and Makardhvaj, fled from their homeland due to internal clash, by crossing the mighty Brahmaputra and they settled at Bahakajari. Later on, Supradhvaj married
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1312-517: The nearest railway station is in Jagiroad. Local transport options include auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws, which help residents navigate the town and its surroundings. Morigaon town has a developing educational landscape, featuring several colleges and schools that cater to the local population. Notable institutions include Morigaon College, Ghanakanta Baruah College, and the College of Education, which provide higher education opportunities. Additionally,
1353-904: The population, while Muslims were 40.4% at that time. Languages spoken in Morigaon district (2011) According to the 2011 census, 73.02% of the population speaks Assamese , followed by 22.18% Bengali , 1.41% Hindi and 1.21% Bodo speakers. 2.18% of the population speak other languages like Tiwa , Nepali , etc. Average literacy rate of Morigaon in 2011 were 69.37 compared to 58.53 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 73.66 and 64.99 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 65.15 and 51.51 in Morigaon District. Total literate in Morigaon District were 554,143 of which male and female were 297,422 and 256,721 respectively. In 2001, Morigaon District had 5,312,396 in its total region. There are three Reserved Forest constituted under Assam Forest Regulation Act, 1891. These are Sunaikuchi, Khulahat, and Bura Mayong . There
1394-470: The region. The town is primarily served by road transport, with several key roads connecting it to nearby areas. National Highway 37 (India) runs through the nearby Jagiroad, approximately 22 kilometers away, linking Morigaon to major cities and regions in Assam. Additionally, the Guwahati–Lumding section operated by Indian Railways ' Northeast Frontier Railway , provides rail connectivity, although
1435-585: The states and also exports. This article about a location in the Indian state of Assam is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Marigaon district Morigaon district ( IPA: [mʌrɪˈgãʊ] ) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India . The district headquarters is located at Morigaon . The ancient place of occult Mayong is located in this district as well as Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary . The history of Morigaon
1476-568: The sub district. Population density of the census town is 1431 persons per km. There is only one ward in this census town which is Jagiroad Ward No 01. Jagiroad has 37% (6485) population engaged in either main or marginal works. 60% male and 11% female population are working population. 55% of total male population are main (full-time) workers and 5% are marginal (part-time) workers. For women 7% of total female population are main and 4% are marginal workers. Languages spoken in Jagi Road (2011) Bengali
1517-453: The vast Brahmaputra River and settled in Bahakajari. Supradhvaj eventually married the daughter of Mangalsingh, the ruler of Baghara. Following this marriage, Supradhvaj was appointed as the seventh ruler of the area, establishing his own autonomous kingdom. During the colonial period, Jagiroad was an important center for tea cultivation and trade. The British established several tea gardens in
1558-518: The water of the Kalang, later became known as Raha . The place where he jumped into the Kalang and escaped is called Jagi and the road to Jagi, a place in Morigaon, passes through this place. Thus, the place known as Jagiroad. Another theory suggests that the name may have originated from the word Jaglau, which means impossible or improbable in Dimasa Language. This theory is based on the belief that
1599-639: Was a paper-making factory that was part of Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd. and was established in 1985. It is located on National Highway 37 in Kagajnagar , Jagiroad, Morigaon district . It is located approximately 55 km east of Guwahati . It is the first paper mill in the world to produce Kraft pulp in Kamyr Continuous Digester with 100% bamboo as raw material. another of the two large HPC units ceased operations due to its inability to pay employees' salaries since 2017. Assam Spun Silk Mills Ltd
1640-459: Was a public limited company located in Jagiroad, Assam, India. Incorporated on March 31, 1962, the mill was established to promote silk production in the region. It specialized in producing spun silk and played a crucial role in the local textile industry. Sitajakhala Dugdha Utpadak Samabai Samiti Limited is a cooperative milk producers' society based in Amlighat, Jagiroad, Morigaon district, Assam. It
1681-474: Was net change of -2.55 percent in this compared to previous census of India. Morigaon district population constituted 3.07 percent of total Assam population. In 2001 census, this figure for Morigaon District was at 3.07 percent of Assam population. Islam is the religion of the majority community at 52.56% (503,257) according the 2011 Census, followed by Hinduism at (451,882) 47.2%. Way back in 1971, Hindus were majority in Morigaon district with forming 59.4% of