Morigaon (pron: mʌrɪˈgãʊ) is a town and the district headquarters of Morigaon district in the Indian state of

Assam Assam (, , ) is a state in Northeast India, northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra Valley, Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . It is the second largest state in Northeast India, nor ...

. It also serves as the headquarters of the Tiwa Autonomous Council.

Geography

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,

Demographics

India census, Morigaon had 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) The Tiwa people (Also known as Lalung) is a Tibeto-Burmese ethnic group primarily inhabiting the Northeast Indian states of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland, and some parts of neighbouring Bangladesh and Myanmar. A st ...

community form the majority in this district.

Politics

Morigaon was upgraded from 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.

Transport

Morigaon town has a developing transport infrastructure that facilitates connectivity within 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 Indian Railways is a state-owned enterprise that is organised as a departmental undertaking of the Ministry of Railways (India), Ministry of Railways of the Government of India and operates India's national railway system. , it manages the fou ...

Northeast Frontier Railway The Northeast Frontier Railway (abbreviated NFR) is one of the 19 railway zones of the Indian Railways. It is headquartered in Maligaon, Guwahati in the state of Assam, and responsible for operation and expansion of rail network all across N ...

, provides rail connectivity, although 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.

Education

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, 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.

References

Cities and towns in Morigaon district {{Assam-geo-stub