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  • 1Morigaon district in Assam covers an area of 1,704 km² and has a population of 957,853 as of 2011.
  • 2Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon is renowned for its population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses.
  • 3Morigaon town serves as the district headquarters and is home to several educational institutions, including Morigaon College.

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"Morigaon district in Assam covers an area of 1,704 km² and has a population of 957,853 as of 2011."

Top Places to visit in Morigaon, Assam

Morigaon district is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are located at Morigaon. The district occupies an area of 1,704 km² and has a population of 957,853 (as of 2011) of which males and females are 485,328 and 472,525 respectively. The Tiwa (Lalung) and Keot (Kaibarta) both of them indigenous Assamese communities form the majority in this district.

Morigaon is a town of town area committee and the district headquarters of Morigaon district in the Indian state of Assam and including the headquarters of The Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC), Tiwashong, Assam which was constituted by the Government of Assam on 14 April 1995, The Apex council will consist of 144 villages of Nagaon, Morigaon and Kamrup with 28 blocks. Pincode of Morigaon town is 782105.

The ancient place of occult Mayang is located in this district as well as Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.

Divisions

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.

Flora and fauna

Forests

There are three Reserved Forest constituted under Assam Forest Regulation Act, 1891. These are Sunaikuchi, Khulahat, and Bura Mayong. There is also one wildlife Sanctuary, named Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Mayong which is famous for the Indian one horned Rhinoceros.

Morigaon (Pron: mʌrɪˈgãʊ) is a town of town area committee and the district headquarters of Morigaon district in the Indian state of Assam and including the headquarters of The Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC), Tiwashong, Assam which was constituted by the Government of Assam on 14 April 1995, The Apex council will consist of 144 villages of Nagaon, Morigaon and Kamrup with 28 blocks. Pincode of Morigaon town is 782105.

Education

Morigaon town many good colleges and school with high average quality of teacher. Most of the student have to opt for tuition to get the completed knowledge of their subject.

Major colleges in Morigaon:

S.No Name of Colleges

1 Morigaon College, Morigaon

2 Ghana Kanta Baruah College, Na-Bheti, Morigaon

3 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, Morigaon

4 District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Morigaon, Morigaon

5 Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Morigaon

6 Bhuragaon College, Bhuragaon

Major Public schools in Morigaon

S.No Name of Schools

1 Radhakrishnan Central Academy, Lathabari, Morigaon

2 St. Theresa School, Sankardev Nagar, Morigaon

3 Shankardev Shishu Vidya Niketan, Bhuragaon

4 Mohila Home Model School, Morigaon Town, Near Bihutoli

5 Model School, Rajagaon

6 Morigaon Jatiya Vidyalaya, Morigaon Town, Near Bihutoli

Other schools:

S.No Name of Schools

1 Auguri Hs

2 Azarbari M E School

3 Baidya Bori High School

4 Balidunga Lal Bahadur Shastri Hs

5 Banmuri Mv

6 Barangabari Mv

7 Belobori Mv

8 Bhomora Guri High School

9 Bhurbandha Mv

10 Bishnu Rabha Hs

11 Borhalowkanda Mv

12 Borthal Doloigaon Hss

13 Buraburi High School

14 Chaharia Pam Mv

15 Chahariagaon Senior Madrassa

16 Dandua Mv

17 Dighali Pathar Sr. Madrassa

18 Habi Baranga Bari Adarsha High School

19 Jagi Higher Secondary School

20 Jaluguti H.s. Schoo

21 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

22 Kapahera H.s. School

23 Kendriya Vidyalaya, Morigaon

24 Laharighat H.s. School

25 Lochanabori Mv

26 Manipur Mv

27 Moirabari Hs

28 Morigaon Mv School

29 Motiram Bora Adarsha H.school

30 Muhila Home Model School

31 Nagabandha High School

32 Nagabandha High School

33 Niz- Mikirgaon Govt. S.b.

34 Patuakata Mv

35 Phalihamari Pam Mv

36 Phalihamari Pathar Mv

37 Shankardev Shishu Vidya Niketan, Gerua

38 Sapmari Mv

39 Sialmari Hs

40 Sol Mari High School

41 Solmari M.e. School

42 Sonaruguri Mv

43 Tarabori Govt. S.b.

44 Tengaguri Mv

45 Uttar Silpukhuri Hs

46 charaibahi hs school

47 Barapujia Girls HS School

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morigaon_district

1. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the flood plains of River Brahmaputra in the district of morigaon. The extent of the Protected area is 38.81 sq km lays between latitude 26012' N to 26015' N and longitude 91059' E to 92005' E Pobitora originally was a grazing reserve of erstwhile nagaon district, came into limelight during the year 1961-62 for sighting of One Horned Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis).

The area of 1584.76 ha was declared as reserve forest (RF) in 1971 vied Govt. Notification no. 4/Settlement/542/54 dt 18th November 1971. The adjacent Rajamayong Hill an area of 1191.86 ha was also a RF declared during 1957 vied Govt. notification no. AFS 427/54/11 dt. 20th September 1957.

Keeping in view the importance of Rhino in the area, a Preliminary notification was issued declaring a total area of 3880.62 ha of land as Pobitara Wildlife Sanctuary comprising both the RF (2776.62 ha) and Govt. Khas land (1104 ha) between the RF vied Govt. notification FWR/19/87/39 dt 16th July 1987. Subsequently, final notification of the sanctuary was published vied Govt. notification no. FRS/19/87/153 dt 17th March 1998 and published in Assam Gazette on 13th May 1998. The Govt. Khas land that brought within the periphery of Sanctuary are Murkata I & II with 336.00 ha, Diprang with 40.00 ha, Thengbhanga with 176 ha and Kamarpur/Rajamayong Koritor Khas land with an area of 552 ha.

The natural boundary of the Pobitara wildlife sanctuary is the Garanga Beel on the south and the river Brahmaputra on the North, rest of the boundary are artificial and surrounded by 27 villages. Significantly, the PA is free from human habitation.

1. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
1. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

2. Mayong

Tourist attractions in Mayong

Mayong, the enchanting land of occult practices is located in the west of the district Morigaon. It is only 40 Kms. away from the capital city of Guwahati, Assam. The place is endowed with a variety of Tourist attractions that can enable to satisfy the Tourists of diverse interests.

Nature based & wild life Tourism :

The main attraction of Mayong is "Pobitora wild life sanctuary" which is having world's highest density of one horned Rhinoceros. Apart from Rhinos it is also a home for wild bores, wild Buffallos etc. Tourist can enjoy it's beauty by Elephant Safary and Jeep Safari.

There are number of picturesque hills and hillocks in and around Mayong. Moreover the river Brahmaputra flowing towards the west side of the village has also added to its natural beauty.

Pilgrim Tourism :

There are ample number of ancient shrines and temples in and around Mayong. The place is called the "Land of Pancha Devata", which refers to five deities who are Dinesh, Ganesh, Vishnu, Siva and Shivi (Parvati).

Some important pilgrimage sites are – Kechaikhaiti Shrine of Burha Mayong, Narashinha Ashram of Hiloikhunda, Ganesh Temple of Hatimuria, Shiv Shrine of Kachashila etc.

Archeological Tourism :

Mayong is also known for its archeological ruins and monuments. There is a big stone inscription, dating back several hundred years located at a hilly village Burha Mayong. The inscription is 3.85 Mtrs. long and it has been regarded as the longest stone – inscription found in Asia. Again, there exist one beautiful stone image of Shiv-Parvati and three of Lord Ganesha (belonging to 12th century) at Burha Mayong village, one stone image of Shiv-Parvati and one of Lord Ganesha (of about 10th century) at Chanaka village, one king sized stone image of Lord Ganesha (10th Century) at Ganesha Temple of Hatimuris village, two stone images of Shiv-Parvati (of about 9th century) at Shiv Shrine of Kachashila Hill and Many others.

Apart from these a lots of other archeological findings of the area like stone-exes, stone-bullets, whet-stones Lotus circles, Yonipeeths, Shiva Lingams and different kinds of earthen vessels and images (terracottas) are preserved at Mayong village Museum and Research Centre.

River Tourism :

As this area is located on the bank of the river Brahmaputra it bears an ample scope for river Tourism. Services of river cruses from Guwahati to Kajalimukh near Mayong or back bears enormous Tourism potential.

Eco Tourism :

Tourists can enjoy the beauty of nature in or around Mayong which is covered by hills, hillocks, river, natural water bodies etc.

Sporting Activities for Tourists :

The recent introduction of solar rickshaw and aero motors in Mayong has added new dimensions to the Tourists attractions.

Land of Tantra Mantra & Black Magic :

Mayong is a land of Tantra-Mantra and famous for its practice of Black Magic. Age old tradition of Black Magic is also a source of Tourist attractions.

2. Mayong
2. Mayong

3. Kachasila

Kachasila Hill has a temple which dates back to the 9th century. The temple has idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Many beautiful idols of Lord Ganesha can also be seen in the temple. Researchers often visit the temple to study the rare statues and coriin stones.

Kachasila is located near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

3. Kachasila
3. Kachasila

4. How to Reach

National Highway 37 (India) and the Guwahati–Lumding section operated by Indian Railways' North East Frontier Railway pass through Jagiroad. Jagiroad is also connected with Morigaon by Morigaon Road.

Nearest railway station to Morigaon are

Station Train Frequency Distance (km)

(CPK)CHAPARMUKH JN 106 18.35

(JID)JAGI ROAD 94 19.81

(SCE)SENCHOA JN 6 30.95

(KWM)KAMPUR 56 33.64

(NGAN)NAGAON 6 35.37

(DGU)DIGARU 14 39.97

(JMK)JAMUNAMUKH 14 43.48

Major Railway Stations near Morigaon Assam India

Station Train Frequency Distance (km)

(CPK)CHAPARMUKH JN 106 18.35

(HJI)HOJAI 113 58.52

(GHY)GUWAHATI 255 59.03

source: http://morigaon.nic.in/

4. How to Reach
4. How to Reach

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