Morigaon

This article is about the municipality in India. For its namesake district, see Morigaon district.

Morigaon (pron: mʌrɪˈgãʊ) is a town and the district headquarters of Morigaon district in the Indian state of Assam. It also serves as the headquarters of the Tiwa Autonomous Council.

Morigaon মৰিগাঁও
Town
Saron Bil at Morigaon
Morigaon Location in Assam, India Morigaon Morigaon (India)
Coordinates: 26°15′08″N 92°20′32″E
Country	India
State	Assam
District	Morigaon
Founded by	Bhim Singh
Named for	Mori Beel
Government
• Type	Municipality Board
• Body	Morigaon Municipality Board, Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC), Tiwashong, Assam
Population  (2001)
• Total	29,164
Demonym	Morigoiyan
Languages
• Official	Assamese
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	782105
ISO 3166 code	IN-AS
Vehicle registration	AS
Website	morigaon.gov.in

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

As of 2001 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) 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' Northeast Frontier Railway, 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.

The literacy rate in Morigaon stands at approximately 89.42%, significantly higher than the state average, reflecting a strong emphasis on education and the community's commitment to improving educational access and quality.