Marigaon

Morigaon district is spread over an area of 1450.02 Sq. Km. The district is surrounded on the west by Kamrup district, on the North by river Brahmaputra, on the East by Nagaon District and on the South by Karbi Anglong district. The major land area of the district is an alluvial plain with many waterways, rivers and marshes. The northern part of the district is flooded by the river Brahmaputra, while rivers Killing, Kollong and Kapili rivers flow through the south of the district.

The chief crops grown in the district are Mustard, Jute, Wheat, Paddy, and Vegetable The various tourist places of Morigaon district are:

    * Pabitora Wildlife Sanctury
    * Sitajakhala
    * Kachasila Hill
    * Patekibori Than
    * Asia's Largest Dry Fish Market
    * Deosal Siva Temple

Morigaon district is located between 26.15° to 26.5° Northern latitude and 92° to 95.5° Eastern longitude. A number of Small Scale Industries are running successfully in the district, which provide scope for self-Employment and also contribute in the economy of Assam. Sunaikuchi, Khulahat, and Bura Mayong are the three Reserved Forest of Morigaon district formed under Assam Forest Regulation Act, 1891. The wildlife Sanctuary, Pabitara, is also located in the region famous for one horned Rhinoceros.

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Morigaon. The major crops grown in the area are vegetable, paddy, jute, wheat, and mustard. Handloom weaving is an integral part of the culture and tradition of Assam. The Government of Assam has introduced many schemes and projects to support the handloom industry in Morigaon Deen Dayal Hatkargha Protsohan Yojana, Handloom Development Centre, Integrated Handloom Village Development project.

 Assam-district-map


 Barpeta      Bongaigaon     Cachar

Darrang      Dhemaji        Dhuburi

Dibrugarh    Goalpara      Golaghat

Hailakandi    Jorhat        Kamrup

Karbianglong   Karimganj    Kokrajhar

Lakhimpur     Marigaon      Nagaon

Nalbari       Northcacharhills    Sibsagar

Sonitpur     Tinsukia


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