Morangi

Morangi is a big rural area in Golaghat district of Assam situated at a distance of 12 km of Golaghat Town. It was the headquarters of Morangi Khua Guhai during the Ahom era. Morangi – the rice bowl of Assam – Morangi occupies an important place in the annals of Assam history. The name “Morangi” owes its origin to the word “Moi-rang”, which means 'A Place of agriculture' in the Tai language. The Numaligarh Refinery is located at Morangi, Golaghat district, Assam in India is a refinery owned by Numaligarh Refinery Limited, a joint venture between Bharat Petroleum (61.65%), Oil India (26%) and Govt of Assam (12.35%

History

The Doyang Dhansiri valley came under the rule o Ahom's during the 16th century. Prior to that, this part was ruled by the Kacharis known as Herombial. During Ahom rule this area was under 'Morongi Khowa Gohain', an administrative officer.

Economy

This area is surrounded by lush green tea gardens like Bokial,Bogidhola,Dholaguri, Rangajan, Murphuloni,Uddayan,Letakujan and Bijuli etc. Local youths have also started tea plantations. 'Arin Tea"and "Sanjib Tea" are some popular brands of tea produced by the new generation local planters.

Politics

Morangi is part of Sarupothar (Bidhan Sabha constituency).Sarupothar is represented by Roselina Tirkey in the Assam Legislative Assembly while it is represented by Gaurab Gogoi in Kaliabor Lok Sabha.

Education

The following are a few institutes in the area:

• Morangi Mahabidyalaya
• Morangi College (Jr.)
• Arya English Academy
• Saint Mary's high school, Purabangla.
• Pandit Hemachandra Goswami Bidyapith, Doigrong.
• Morangi Dina Nath High School
• Jyoti Vidyapeeth
• Morangi Sishu Bhaban
• Kalpataru Academy

Transportation

Air: Rowriah Airport is the nearest airport.

Rail: The main railway junction of Golaghat is at Furkating, which is just few kilometers from Morangi.

Road: Morangi is well connected by roadways to all the cities and towns of Assam. The National Highway 39 starts from Numaligarh, passes near Golaghat town which is linked by GD Road and GF Road.

Places of interest

• Nambor - Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary:(Assamese: নামবৰ দৈগ্ৰুং অভয়াৰণ্য) is a Morangi located in Golaghat district of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 97.15 km2.[1] It is located 25 km from Morangi area.The forest type is tropical semi-evergreen with pockets of pure evergreen, interspersed with small forest marshes. The area was declared as a Wildlife sanctuary in 2003.[3] The sanctuary along with Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary (6 km2) and Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary (37 km2) are a part of the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Elephant Reserve, which was declared on 17 April 2003, with an estimated area of 3,270 km2

Prominent localities

Morangi - Golaghat List of all towns and Villages in Morangi, of Golaghat district, Assam. Complete details of Population, Religion, Literacy and Sex Ratio in tabular format.

• Abhayian Bagan

• Abhaypuria Gaon

• Amlongsung gaon

• Bagidhola Bagan

• Bangkhati chuk

• Bebejia Likchan

• Bokial Gaon

• Borchali Gaon

• Borchapari

• Borgoria

• Borgoria Chapori Gaon

• Bukial Bagan

• Chachamukh

• Chariakhat

• Chariakhat Bagan

• Chariakhat Grant

• Chationa Pathar

• Dakhara Pathar

• Dhanshiri Chapori

• Dhola Gaon

• Dholaguri Bagan.

• Dhulia Gaon

• Dukhuti Mukh

• Fallangani Gaon

• Garanga Bagan

• Garanga Jan Gaon

• Gathipatia

• Gerukani

• Gubindapur Bagan

• Halmora Tup

• Halua Gaon

• Harar Gaon

• Hatimora Putta

• Hidheshari Bagan

• Jackson Grant

• Kachari Gaon

• Kalioni Gaon

• Kalioni gaon

• Kathkotia

• Kathoni Bagan

• Kenduguri Gaon

• Koharpar

• Kordoiguri Gaon

• Kouwanipathar

• Kuruka Gaon

• Leteku Basti

• Letekujan Grant

• Letuku Chapori

• Mahara Bagan

• Miripathar

• Mithaam Chapori

• Moinapuria Chapori

• Morangi Bagan

• Murphulani Bagan Gaon

• Naharbari Bagan

• Naharchala Gaon

• No.1 Balizan

• No.1 Boraguhain Khat

• No.1 Doigrong Bagan

• No.1 Koiborta

• No.1 Murphuloni

• No.1 Pangka Grant

• No.1 Rangajan Grant

• No.1 Rangbong Pathar

• No.1 Sechabill Mohkhuti

• No.1 Ultajan Gaon

• No.2 Balizan

• No.2 Boraguhain Khat

• No.2 Doigrong Bagan

• No.2 Koibarto

• No.2 Murphuloni

• No.2 Pangka Grant

• No.2 Rangajan Grant

• No.2 Rangbong Pathar

• No.2 Sechabill Mohkhuti

• No.2 Ultajan Gaon

• No.3 Doigrong Bagan

• No.3 Koibarto

• No.3 Rangajan Grant

• No.3 Rangbong Pathar

• No.4 Rangajan Grant

• No.4 Rangbong Pathar

• No.5 Rangbong Pathar

• Ouguri Chapori

• Pangkial Gaon

• Panikora Gaon

• Panka Gaon

• Panka Pathar

• Phulbari Gaon

• Prajabasti Gaon

• Rajabari Bagan

• Safela Bagan

• Shamukjan gaon

• Shyamraipur Bagan

• Telia Gaon

• Thurajan Grant

• Thurajan Grant Gaon