Jagiroad
Jagiroad
জাগীৰোড | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Jagiroad Location in Assam, India  Jagiroad Jagiroad (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°12′28″N 92°24′22″E / 26.207815°N 92.406006°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Morigaon |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 17,739 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tiwa and Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 782410 |
| Telephone code | +913678 |
| Vehicle registration | AS 21 |
Jagiroad is a town in the state of Assam. Jagiroad located in Mayong Sub-Division, in Morigaon district. It is situated on the south bank of Kolong river.[1]
Etymology
[edit]It was earlier known as Nakhola, but in British Rule of India, due to frequent confusion with the name Noakhali of Bangladesh[2][3]
In ancient times, there was a war with the Kacharis and Jongal Balhu. He was defeated and forced to retreat. The place where he stopped to drink the water of the Kalang, later became known as Raha. The place where he jumped into the Kalang and escaped is called Jagi and the road to Jagi, a place in Morigaon, passes through this place. Thus, the place known as Jagiroad.[3][4]
Another theory suggests that the name may have originated from the word Jaglau, which means impossible or improbable in Dimasa Language. This theory is based on the belief that the area was once known for its cultural and intellectual activities, and the name Jagiroad may have been a reflection of this. Regardless of the origin, the name Jagiroad has become an integral part of the town's identity and history.[5]
Geography
[edit]Jagiroad is a town located in the Morigaon district of Assam, India. It is situated on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River, approximately 55 kilometers east of the city of Guwahati.
The town has an elevation of around 52 meters above sea level and is situated in a region that is characterized by low hills and valleys. The area is part of the Brahmaputra Valley, which is known for its fertile alluvial soil and is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country.
History
[edit]The town has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The area was once inhabited by various tribes and communities, including the Tiwas, the Kacharis, and the Karbis. In the medieval period, Jagiroad was part of the Tiwa kingdom, which was ruled by the Tiwa dynasty.[2]
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.[6]
During the colonial period, Jagiroad was an important center for tea cultivation and trade. The British established several tea gardens in the area, which led to the growth of a tea-based economy. In addition to tea, the area was also known for its jute and silk industries.[7]
Jagiroad also played an important role in the Assam Movement, which was a popular movement in the 1970s and 1980s that sought to protect the rights of the indigenous people of Assam. The town was a center of protests and demonstrations during this period.[8]
Demographics
[edit]As of 2011[update] India census, Jagiroad had a population of 17,739. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. As of 2011 census there are 920 females per 1000 male in the census town. Jagiroad has an average literacy rate of 87%, male literacy is 91%, and female literacy is 74%. In Jagiroad, 10.3% of the population is under six years of age.
Total geographical area of Jagiroad census town is 12 km2, and it is the biggest census town by area in the sub district. Population density of the census town is 1431 persons per km2. There is only one ward in this census town which is Jagiroad Ward No 01.
Jagiroad has 37% (6485) population engaged in either main or marginal works. 60% male and 11% female population are working population. 55% of total male population are main (full-time) workers and 5% are marginal (part-time) workers. For women 7% of total female population are main and 4% are marginal workers.
Language
[edit]Bengali is the most spoken language at 8,217 speakers, followed by Assamese at 6,112, Hindi is spoken by 2,392 people, Tiwa (Lalung) at 433 and Nepali at 269.
Politics
[edit]Jagiroad is an assembly constituency in the Morigaon district of Assam, India. It is a reserved seat for the Scheduled Caste category. The current MLA for Jagiroad is Pijush Hazarika of the rulling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Jagiroad constituency is part of the Nowgong (Lok Sabha constituency). The current MP for Nowgong is Pradyut Bordoloi of the Congress.[10]
Transport
[edit]Road
[edit]National Highway 27 , an East - West National highway in India that starts in Porbandar and ends in Silchar. It passes through the Jagiroad and link the capital Guwahati with Jagiroad. It is also connected with Morigaon by NH-715A.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, recently laid the foundation stone for the Umsning-Jagiroad highway.[11] The Umsning to Jagiroad Highway is a major highway road starting from the 51 km of NH-6 at Umsning and ends at Umsiang village at the Assam–Meghalaya border having a total length of 80 km. The upgradation of above mentioned road is under Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project(MITP) and funded by World Bank.[12]
Rail
[edit]Jagiroad railway station is a railway station in Jagiroad town in Morigaon district, Assam, India. It is an important railway station on the Guwahati-Lumding section of the Northeast Frontier Railway.
It falls under the jurisdiction of the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. Many intercity and passenger trains have stoppage in this station.
The station serves as a transportation hub for the local community and facilitates rail travel within the Morigaon District.
Education
[edit]Colleges
[edit]- Jagiroad College
- Jagiroad Junior College
- Ray Junior College
High schools
[edit]- Bapuji High School
- Jagiroad Higher Secondary School
- N. F. Railway High School
- Indus Academy
- Nalanda Academy
- Sahid Lakhi Deka Higher Secondary School
- Jyotiniwas High School, Nizarapar
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jagiroad
- Shankardev Vidya Niketan, Jagiroad
- Jagiroad Girl's High School
- HPC High School
Lower primary schools (Prathamik Vidyalaya)
[edit]These schools provide education up to standard for:
- Jagiroad Hindi Prathmic Vidyalaya
- Ghunusa Habi Prathamik Vidyalaya
- Nokhula Grant Prathamik Vidyalaya
- Bishnu Rava Nimna Buniyadi Prathamik Vidyalaya
- Tarak Chandra Prathamik Vidyalaya
- Indira Nagar Prathamik Vidyalaya
- Bhanu bidya mandir
- Century Play School
- Bachpan Pre-School
- Kidzee
- Tegheria L.P. School
- Guripathar L.P. School
- Markang Kuchi L.P. School
Industry
[edit]Jagiroad, located in the Morigaon district of Assam, is primarily known for its industrial activities. The Nagaon Paper Mill, which was one of the largest units of the Hindustan Paper Corporation, was situated in Jagiroad. The town also has several other small and medium-sized industries, including plywood factories, sugar mills, and a railway carriage and wagon workshop.[13] In addition, there are several small-scale agro-based industries, such as rice mills and oil mills, that cater to the local agricultural produce. Overall, Jagiroad's industrial sector plays a significant role in the region's economic development and provides employment opportunities for many people.[14]
Nagaon Paper Mill
[edit]The Nagaon Paper Mill (NPM) was established in 1970. A unit of Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd. which is situated on the National Highway 37 at Kagajnagar in Jagiroad. It is the first paper mill in the world to produce Kraft pulp in Kamyr Continuous Digester with 100% bamboo as raw material.[15]
The Nagaon Paper Mill in Jagiroad, which is located approximately 55 km east of Guwahati, was one of two large HPC units that ceased operations due to its inability to pay its employees' salaries since 2017.[16]
Alsthom Industries Limited
[edit]1000 TPD Cement grinding Unit - Alsthom Industries Limited (Subsidiary of Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited) was established in 2016 which is situated at Baghjap, Jagibhakatgaon in Jagiroad-Marigaon Road. It produces Cements with different grades and supplies across the states and also exports.[17][18]
Tourist places
[edit]- Koina Kanda Xil, Baghara : Koina Kanda Xil, also called Bride Crying Rock, is found in Morigaon, Assam. According to local folklore, a bride died here during her wedding journey because of a natural disaster. People say the rock still echoes her cries and the sounds of traditional Tiwa musical instruments, giving the place a spooky feel.[19]
- Sita Jakhala : Sita Jakhala is an old temple complex in Morigaon district, Assam, India, located on the banks of the River Killing. According to Hindu mythology, the stone steps were built by the sage Valmiki to help Goddess Sita easily reach the river while she was living at the nearby Valmiki Ashram after being exiled by Lord Rama. The steps are called "Sita Jakhala," which means "Sita's steps" in the local language.[5][20]
- Mayong : Mayong is historically significant and known for its connection to black magic and sorcery. Local legends tell stories of mysterious magical practices and people disappearing. Mayong is also mentioned in ancient texts like the Mahabharata and has a rich cultural heritage. It's linked to the character Ghatotkacha etc..[21][22]
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary : Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Assam, India, famous for having a large number of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. It is located about 50 kilometers from Guwahati and is also home to other animals like wild boars, leopards, and various birds. Because it has so many rhinos in a small space, it's often called a mini-Kaziranga.[23]
References
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- ^ a b "সংক্ষিপ্ত ৰুপত মৰিগাঁও জিলাৰ ইতিহাস, অতীত আৰু বৰ্তমান" [Brief history, past and present of Morigaon district]. vikaspedia.in (in Assamese).
- ^ a b allen, Basil Copleston (1905). Assam District Gazetteers: Nowgong. Printed at the Baptist Mission Press.
- ^ Deo Langkhui, Dr. Rita Choudhary, 2005
- ^ a b "Jagalu | English-Assamese Dictionary". xobdo.org.
- ^ "Morigaon District Profile". morigaon.gov.in.
- ^ "Gopal Krishna Tea Estate". gopalkrishnatea.com.
- ^ "নেলী গণহত্যাৰ সুবিচাৰ হ'বনে?" [Will the Neli genocide be justified?] (in Assamese). sangbadprahari.com.
- ^ "Jagiroad Town | Census 2001". censusindia.gov.in.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
- ^ "Meghalaya CM sets base for Umsning-Jagi Road". Uniindia.com.
- ^ "CM lays base for Umsning-Jagi road". themeghalayan.com. 17 August 2022.
- ^ "BG Sleeper Works | Bansal Group". bansalgroup.co.in.
- ^ "Multi-sector Industrial Park" (PDF). advantageassam.com.
- ^ "Nagaon Paper Mill". hindpaper.in.
- ^ "NCLT Orders Liquidation of Cachar and Nagaon Paper Mills". papermart.in. 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Contact us | Dalmia Cement". dalmiacement.com.
- ^ "Cement Plant Information | Baghjap, Morigaon District". cement.com.
- ^ "মৰিগাঁও জিলাৰ ৰূপ ৰেখা" [The appearance of Morigaon district] (in Assamese). Vikaspedia.
- ^ "Sitajakhala | Assam White Revolution". eastmojo.com.
- ^ "Mayong | The land of black magic, witchcraft and necromancy". indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Mayong | The Trivet of Black Magic". sentinelassam.com.
- ^ "Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary records increase in rhino population". eastmojo.com.
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