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'''Marigaon district''' ({{lang-as|মৰিগাঁও জিলা}}) is an administrative ] in the state of ] in ]. The district headquarters are located at ]. The district occupies an ] of 1,550&nbsp;km² and has a ] of 957,853 (as of 2011) of which males and females are 485,328 and 472,525 respectively. '''Morigaon district''' ({{Pronounced|mʌrɪˈgãʊ}}) is an administrative ] in the state of ] in ]. The district headquarters is located at ]. The ancient place of occult ] is located in this district as well as ].

The ancient place of occult ] is located in this district as well as ].


==History== ==History==
The history of Morigaon is obscure. One famous traditional ruler of the region was Arimatta whose history is shrouded in mystery. After Arimattas's death, Jongalbalahu, his son ruled over the region. Jongalbalahu was ultimately killed by the Kacharis with a bamboo spear near Kajalimukh. The history of Morigaon 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 Jongalbalahu 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 the names of present day Raha and Jagi. The legend further goes on to say that Jongal Balahu to escape his pursuers, submerged himself in Kolong river and emerge at Raha to quench his thirst and again dived here to emerge at Jagi. From this incident were derived the names of present-day Raha and Jagi.


The writing of Bhimsingh 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 the daughter of Mangalsingh, the King of Baghara. Supradhvaj was then made the seventh king of the region, having an independent kingdom of his own. 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 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 Bhimsingh 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=HISTORY OF MORIGAON|url=http://morigaon.nic.in/history.htm}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=District Profile |url=https://morigaon.gov.in/frontimpotentdata/district-profile |website=morigaon.gov.in |access-date=26 January 2020}}</ref>


Marigaon became a fully-fledged district on 29 September 1989, when it was split from ].<ref name='Statoids'>{{cite web | url = http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | title = Districts of India | accessdate = 2011-10-11 | last = Law | first = Gwillim | date = 2011-09-25 | work = Statoids}}</ref> Morigaon became a fully-fledged district on 29 September 1989, when it was split from ].<ref name='Statoids'>{{cite web | url = http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | title = Districts of India | access-date = 11 October 2011 | last = Law | first = Gwillim | date = 25 September 2011 | work = Statoids}}</ref>


==Geography== ==Geography==
Marigaon district occupies an area of {{convert|1704|km2|sqmi}},<ref name='Reference Annual'>{{cite book | last1 = Srivastava, Dayawanti et al. (ed.) | title = India 2010: A Reference Annual | chapter = States and Union Territories: Assam: Government | edition = 54th | publisher = Additional Director General, Publications Division, ], ] | year = 2010 | location = New Delhi, India | pages = 1116 | accessdate = 2011-10-11 | isbn = 978-81-230-1617-7}}</ref> comparatively equivalent to ]'s ].<ref name='Islands'>{{cite web | url = http://islands.unep.ch/Tiarea.htm | title = Island Directory Tables: Islands by Land Area | accessdate = 2011-10-11 | date = 1998-02-18 | publisher = ] | quote = Savai'i 1,708}}</ref> The district is bounded by the mighty Brahmaputra on the North, Karbi Anglong district on the South, Nagaon District on the East and Kamrup District on the West. The greater part of the district is an alluvial plain, criss-crossed with numerous rivers and water ways and dotted with many beels and marshes. The mighty Brahmaputra flows along with the northern boundary of the district. Morigaon district occupies an area of {{convert|1704|km2|sqmi}},<ref name='Reference Annual'>{{cite book | last1 = Srivastava, Dayawanti et al. (ed.) | title = India 2010: A Reference Annual | chapter = States and Union Territories: Assam: Government | edition = 54th | publisher = Additional Director General, Publications Division, ], ] | year = 2010 | location = New Delhi, India | pages = 1116 | isbn = 978-81-230-1617-7}}</ref> comparatively equivalent to ]'s ].<ref name='Islands'>{{cite web | url = http://islands.unep.ch/Tiarea.htm | title = Island Directory Tables: Islands by Land Area | access-date = 11 October 2011 | date = 18 February 1998 | publisher = ] | quote = Savai'i 1,708}}</ref> 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 the area consists of an alluvial plain, intersected by numerous rivers and waterways, and scattered with various beels and marshes.


Killing, Kollong and Kapili rivers flow through the southern part of the district. The Killing meets the Kapili at the Matiparbat where from Kapili moves westward. The Kollong joins Kapili at the Jagi Dui Khuti Mukh and from here they jointly fall into the Brahmaputra. The general appearance of the district is extremely picturesque. On a clear day in the winter the view to the north is bounded by the blue ranges of the outer Himalayas, behind which snowy peaks glisten brightly in the sun, while to the west and the south of the district lie range upon range of lower hills, whose sides are covered with luxuriant vegetation of the tropical forest. Killing, ] and ] 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 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.


==Economy== ==Economy==
The economy of Morigaon district is predominantly dependent on agriculture, with more than 90% of the population engaged in farming.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Authority |first=NABARD |title=Introduction to PLP for 2016-17 |url=https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/tender/2010163203MORIGAON.5-11.pdf |website=Nabard.org}}</ref> The district has vast potential for development of plantation and horticultural crops like rubber, coconut, banana, black pepper, and sericulture activities. The district has a total of 35 registered beel fisheries and 5 river fisheries. A total of seven eco hatcheries are there in the districts.
In 2006 the Indian government named Marigaon one of the country's 250 ] (out of a total of ]).<ref name=brgf/> It is one of the eleven districts in Assam currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj|date=September 8, 2009|title=A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme|publisher=National Institute of Rural Development|url=http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf|accessdate=September 27, 2011}}</ref>


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.
==Divisions==

There are three ] constituencies in this district: Jagiroad, Morigaon, and Laharighat.<ref name="ceo1">{{cite web|title=List of Assembly Constituencies showing their Revenue & Election District wise break - up|url=http://ceoassam.nic.in/Gen_Informations/2.1%20-%20DEOs%20wise%20ACs%20breakup.pdf|publisher=Chief Electoral Officer, Assam website|accessdate=26 September 2011}}</ref> Jagiroad is designated for ]s.<ref name="ceo1"/> All three are in the ].<ref name="ceo2">{{cite web|title=List of Assembly Constituencies showing their Parliamentary Constituencies wise break - up|url=http://ceoassam.nic.in/Gen_Informations/2.2%20-%20PC-wise%20LAC%20breakup.pdf|publisher=Chief Electoral Officer, Assam website|accessdate=26 September 2011}}</ref>
In 2006, the Indian government named Morigaon one of the country's 250 ] (out of a total of ]).<ref name=brgf/> It is one of the eleven districts in Assam currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj|date=8 September 2009|title=A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme|publisher=National Institute of Rural Development|url=http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf|access-date=27 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf|archive-date=5 April 2012}}</ref>

==Administration==
===Divisions===
There are three ] constituencies in this district: Jagiroad, Morigaon, and Laharighat.<ref name="ceo1">{{cite web|title=List of Assembly Constituencies showing their Revenue & Election District wise break - up|url=http://ceoassam.nic.in/Gen_Informations/2.1%20-%20DEOs%20wise%20ACs%20breakup.pdf|publisher=Chief Electoral Officer, Assam website|access-date=26 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322074811/http://ceoassam.nic.in/Gen_Informations/2.1%20-%20DEOs%20wise%20ACs%20breakup.pdf|archive-date=22 March 2012}}</ref> Jagiroad is designated for ]. All three are in the ].<ref name="ceo2">{{cite web|title=List of Assembly Constituencies showing their Parliamentary Constituencies wise break - up|url=http://ceoassam.nic.in/Gen_Informations/2.2%20-%20PC-wise%20LAC%20breakup.pdf|publisher=Chief Electoral Officer, Assam website|access-date=26 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322074903/http://ceoassam.nic.in/Gen_Informations/2.2%20-%20PC-wise%20LAC%20breakup.pdf|archive-date=22 March 2012}}</ref>

The ] divides Morigaon district into the following five ], or circles: ], Laharighat, Morigaon, Mayong, and Mikirbheta.<ref>{{Cite web | publisher = Census of India | url = https://www.census2011.co.in/data/district/161-morigaon-assam.html | title = Circles in Morigaon District, Assam | access-date = 2023-07-10 | work = Census 2022 | year = 2022}}</ref> Each of these circles contains a large number of villages; for example Morigaon circle consists of one city and 162 villages.<ref>{{Cite web | publisher = Census of India | url = https://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/2029-marigaon-morigaon-assam.html | title = Morigaon Circle - Morigaon | access-date = 2023-07-10 | work = Census 2022 | year = 2022}}</ref> Among these, Ahaturi Natua Gaon in Morigaon circle is a large village, administered by a ], and has a population of 2951.<ref>{{Cite web | publisher = Census of India | url = https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/283880-ahaturi-natua-gaon-assam.html | title = Ahaturi Natua Gaon Population - Morigaon, Assam | access-date = 2023-07-10 | work = Census 2022 | year = 2022}}</ref>

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==Demographics== ==Demographics==
According to the ] Marigaon district has a ] of 957,853,<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | accessdate = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of ]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | accessdate = 2011-10-01 | quote =
Fiji
883,125
July 2011 est.
}}</ref> or the US state of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php|title=2010 Resident Population Data|publisher=U. S. Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-09-30| quote =
Montana
989,415
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 455th in India (out of a total of ]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 618 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its ] over the decade 2001-2011 was 23.39%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Morigaon has a ] of 974 ] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a ] of 69.37%.<ref name=districtcensus/>


===Population===
In the previous census of India 2001, Morigaon District recorded increase of 21.35 percent to its population compared to 1991.
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According to the ] Morigaon district has a ] of 957,853,<ref name=districtcensus>{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Morigaon |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/234/download/586/DH_2011_1805_PART_A_DCHB_MORIGAON.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=]}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of ]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 13 June 2007 | access-date = 1 October 2011 | quote = Fiji 883,125 July 2011 est.}}</ref> or the US state of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php|title=2010 Resident Population Data|publisher=U. S. Census Bureau|access-date=30 September 2011| quote =Montana 989,415}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 455th in India (out of a total of ]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 618 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its ] over the decade 2001-2011 was 23.39%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Morigaon has a ] of 974 ] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a ] of 69.37%.<ref name=districtcensus/> 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.
The initial provisional data suggest a density of 618 in 2011 compared to 500 of 2001. Total area under Morigaon district is of about 1,550&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.


In the previous census of India 2001, Morigaon District recorded increase of 21.35 percent to its population compared to 1991.
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.


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 is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. 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 is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate.
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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 was net change of -2.55 percent in this compared to previous census of India. 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 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. 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.


==Flora and fauna== ===Religion===
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] is the religion of the majority community at 52.56% (503,257) according the 2011 Census, followed by Hinduism at (451,882) 47.2%.<ref name="Religion">{{cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-01 Population By Religion: Assam |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11365/download/14478/DDW18C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=census.gov.in |publisher=]}}</ref> Way back in 1971, Hindus were majority in Morigaon district with forming 59.4% of the population, while Muslims were 40.4% at that time.<ref>International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications
https://www.ijsrp.org › ijsrp-...PDF
The Change of Religion and Language Composition in the State of Assam ...</ref>

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|Mikirbheta
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===Languages===
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According to the 2011 census, 73.02% of the population speaks ], followed by 22.18% ], 1.41% ] and 1.21% ] speakers. 2.18% of the population speak other languages like ], ], etc.<ref name="languages">{{cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-16 Population By Mother Tongue: Assam |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10195/download/13307/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=]}}</ref>

===Literacy===
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.
==Bio-diversity==
===Forests=== ===Forests===
There are three Reserved Forest constituted under Assam Forest Regulation Act, 1891. These are Sunaikuchi, Khulahat, and ]. There are three Reserved Forest constituted under Assam Forest Regulation Act, 1891. These are Sunaikuchi, Khulahat, and ]. There is also one wildlife Sanctuary, named ], located in ] which is famous for the Indian one horned Rhinoceros.
There is also one wildlife Sanctuary, named ], located in ] which is famous for the Indian one horned Rhinoceros.


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This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Morigaon.

District of Assam in India
Morigaon district
District of Assam
Top: One Horned Rhino of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Bull Fight at Ahatguri, Preparation of smoked fish at Jonbeel Mela,
Bottom: Saron Bil at Morigaon
Location in AssamLocation in Assam
Country India
StateAssam
DivisionCentral Assam
HeadquartersMorigaon
Government
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesNowgong
 • Vidhan Sabha constituenciesJagiroad, Morigaon, Laharighat
Area
 • Total1,704 km (658 sq mi)
Population
 • Total957,423
 • Density560/km (1,500/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Literacy69.37%
 • Sex ratio974
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-AS
Websitemorigaon.gov.in

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.

History

The history of Morigaon 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 Kolong river and emerge at Raha to quench his thirst and again dived here to emerge at Jagi. From this incident were derived 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 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 a fully-fledged district on 29 September 1989, when it was split from Nagaon district.

Geography

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 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 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.

Economy

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 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 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).

Administration

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.

The Census of India divides Morigaon district into 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.

Towns and villages

Demographics

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
190165,638—    
191176,034+1.48%
1921100,319+2.81%
1931141,801+3.52%
1941163,602+1.44%
1951223,561+3.17%
1961308,260+3.26%
1971423,901+3.24%
1991639,682+2.08%
2001776,256+1.95%
2011957,423+2.12%
source:

According to the 2011 census Morigaon district has 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 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 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 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.

Religion

Religions in Morigaon District (2011)
Religion Percent
Islam   52.56%
Hinduism   47.20%
Other or not stated   0.24%

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 the population, while Muslims were 40.4% at that time.

Population of circles by religion
Circle Muslims Hindus Others
Mayong 36.29% 63.32% 0.39%
Bhuragaon 60.26% 39.56% 0.18%
Laharighat 91.26% 8.61% 0.13%
Morigaon 21.46% 78.27% 0.27%
Mikirbheta 48.36% 51.48% 0.16%

Languages

Languages spoken in Morigaon district (2011)

  Assamese (73.02%)  Bengali (22.18%)  Hindi (1.41%)  Bodo (1.21%)  others (2.18%)

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.

Literacy

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.

Bio-diversity

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.

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