Morangi
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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:
Following are few Institute:
- 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
TRANSPOTATION:
Air: Rowriah Airport is the nearest airport from Morangi .
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 (NH 39) starts from Numaligarh, passes near Golaghat town which is linked by GD Road and GF Road.
Places of Interest:
Nambor - Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary, spreading in 97 square kilometres (37 sq mi). in 3 blocks, is located in Morangi Area, Golaghat district and is famous for Hot water springs and one can easily sight gaur and hoolock gibbon here
Prominent Localities:
- Doigrung Bazar
- Rangajan
- Morangi Chari Ali
- Fhalangoni
- Bokial
- Telgaram
- Rongbong
- Dhulia Gaon
- Purajanghal
- Thuramukh
- Murphuloni
- Purabangla
- Letakujan