Nagaon district General information
Nagaon is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India.
History
Nagaon, earler spelt of Nowgong was carved out as a separate district administrative unit in 1832. Located in Central Assam, the eastern, western and southern segments of the newly organised district were once ruled by different small-time feudal kings or their agents. An extensive and undulating plain intersected by big and small hills and rivers- the geography of the sements determined who their masters ought to be. The residual effects of the rule of the Bara Bhuyans were imaginatively utilised and reorganised by Momai Tamuli Barphukana, an intrepid officer of the Ahom king Pratap Singha in the first half of the seventeeth century. This area, until then, was more of strategic than administrative concern. Newly organised village system-hence called "Nagaon", 'Na' means new.
Geography & Demography
North is bounded by Sonitpur district & the Brahmaputra river, south is bounded by West Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills, East is bounded by East Karbi Anglong and Golaghat district.
Area of the district 4435.3 Sq.Km.
Total Population 1893171 (1991) persons
Rural 1687449 (1991)
Urban 205722 (1991)
Extension 250-45' to 260 -45' North Latitude
920 -33' -6" East
Hills
Hills Hatimura parbat 186.5 M
Barkandali 853 M
Kamakhya parbat 244 M
Average Altitude is 60.6 M
Major rivers
The Brahmaputra, Kalong, Sonai, Nanoi, Jamuna, Kopili and Barpani. Major river is Kalong which divided the town in to two halves Haibargaon and Nagaon. It is comparable with Poe river of Italy which divided the town in two divide lines, these divide lines are Levees of the river Kalong.
Haibargaon is slope down towards west and then south west to river Sonai, and Nagaon is slope down towards south east and then south to the beels and then to Kalong near Bebejia.
Beels and lakes and marshy lands
There are several beels, marshy lands and swamps are there, these are in reality old abandone channels of Kalong and Kopili rivers of Nagaon district. These are Marikalong, Potakalong,/ Haribhanga, Jongalbalahu, Samoguri beel, Urigadang and Nawbhanga. These beels are major unused resources of the district. There are nearly more than two hundred numerous marshy land exist here which should be used for development of the area.
The district looks like a broken dish north is up land South is also up land west is slop other half dish is in Marigaon district, Geomorphologically Marigaon and Nagaon makes a perfect Geomorphological area. The general slope of the district is towards the west from any place. East, North East and South East is hilly terrain.
Climate
The climate of this district is in general Monsoon type of climate. But there are some difference from the other districts of Assam.It divides the province in to two halves climatically, from this district to western most district Dhubri rainfall is in increasing rate, again from here to east ward up to Tinsukia rainfall is also in increasing rate. Here the climate is in extreme type. The pattern of rainfall is such that, South is dry North is rainy area, rainfall from south to north is 1000 mm per year to 2000 mm per year. Lanka area is in semi desertic Zone. Cold season from December to February. Probability of flood from June to October. Only April to May is per Monsoon. October to November is only Post Monsoon. Average rainfall is 1750 mm (last 50 years data base). Deforestation, El-Nino effect, speedy urbanization and global warming in general changing the rainfall pattern of the district. Now 12% Vegetation cover is remained in the district which should be minimum 33%.
Rainfall
1760 mm average annual
Temperature
Winter Max. 24.80 C Min. 11.20 C
Summer Max. 32.90 C Min. 25.50 C
Annual Average Max. 30.40 C Min. 19.80 C
Tourist Place
Bordowa The Birth place of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva, the great Artist, Author, founder of Vaisnava Religion, Dramatist etc. of Assam. The place is situated 18 km North – West from Nagaon town, There are two Sattras one is Narowa Sattra and other is Salaguri Sattras. The mini Museum is there in Narowa Sattras.
Samaguri Bill Also known as Pokhi Tirtha, this is where Migratory Birds from different place of the world comes in winter Season. The distance of the place is 16 km towards East from Nagaon town.
Lowkhowa Avayaranya The wildlife sanctuary is situated at Lowkhowa namely covering an area of 70 km² at a distane of 25 km from Nagaon Town. Its main attraction is the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros. Other animals are Tiger, Leopard, Asiatic Buffalo, Wild Boar, Civet Cat, Leopard Cat, Hog Deer etc. Various species of birds and reptiles are also found in Laokhowa.
Champawati Kunda Champawati Kunda is a famous falls situated in Chapanala in Nagaon district.
Kaliabor The Sub-division town situated at a distance of 48 km east of Nagaon is a historic place. As it initially was the headquarters of Barphukans during the Ahom days. It was also the scene of several battles against the Muslim invaders.
Silghat Situated at a road distance of almost 50 km from Nagaon is a vital and picturesque river port lying on the South bank of the mighty Brahmaputra. Pre-communication links of Central Assam across the Brahmaputra are maintained through this port town. Besides, playing host to the Assam Co-operative Jute Mill, Silghat also has several temples to enthrall visitors. A big Samantagiri hillock draws big crowds from everywhere.
Hojai This sub-divisional town is situated at a distance of 61 km from nagaon and is renowned as the granary of Assam, besides its more allusive claim to being the centre of the Agar perfume industry. It is also the principal whole-sale market for rice in assam. Besides rice, sugar-cane, mustard and jute,vegetables are also grown in abundance.
Jugijan Situated at about 6 km from Hojai has become well known after the recent discovery of remnants of a fort and three stone temples decorated with carvings and base -reliefs. Seven Siva Lingas have also been excavated and preserved here. An 11th century idol of Chamunda has been discovered at Navanga village, 2 km from Jugijan.
Doboka Situated 34 km, south-east of Nagaon was the seat of the Doboka kingdom, mentioned in the Allahabad inscription of Gutpta Emperor Samudragupta according to some historians. The Akashiganga waterfall, near Dabaka is a favourite with many picknickers.
Kamakhya Temple (Not to be confused with the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati). The famous Kamakhya Temple is situated in Silghat (Bank of the river Brahmaputra). The Ashok Astami Melas held every year near Kamakhya Temple.