Jagiroad

It was earlier known as Nakhola, but in British Rule of India, it was changed due to frequent confusion with the name Noakhali of Bangladesh^[2][3]

In medieval times, there was a war between the Kacharis and Jungal Balahu. He was defeated and forced to retreat. The place where he stopped to drink the water of the Kolong river, later became known as Raha. The place where he jumped into the Kolong 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]

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.

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]

Bhimsingh’s writings provide valuable insights into the past of the present-day Morigaon town and its surrounding areas. In earlier times, this region was under the rule of six independent monarchs. During this era, two princes from Darrang, Supradhvaj and Makardhvaj, fled their native land due to internal strife. They crossed the vast Brahmaputra River and settled in Bahakajari. Supradhvaj eventually married the daughter of Mangalsingh, the ruler of Baghara. Following this marriage, Supradhvaj was appointed as the seventh ruler of the area, establishing his own autonomous kingdom.^[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]

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.

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.

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 ruling 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]

National Highway 27, also known as AH 1 (Asian Highway 1), was built under the major East-West Corridor project of India’s National Highways. It starts in Porbandar (Gujarat) and ends in Silchar (Assam), passing through Jagiroad and connecting to the state capital, Guwahati (Dispur). It will also be linked to the newly proposed Guwahati Ring Road project.^[11] as the area falls under Assam State Capital Region. It is also connected with Morigaon by another National Highway, i.e., NH-715A, with plans to extend it up to Bhutan via Morigaon and Bhairabkunda to connect Central Assam to Bhutan.^[12]

There is also a road in Jagiroad that leads to Meghalaya. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma recently inaugurated the commencement of construction for the Umsning-Jagiroad highway.^[13] The Umsning to Jagiroad Highway is a significant roadway that begins at the 51 km mark of NH-6 in Umsning and stretches to Umsiang village on the Assam–Meghalaya border, covering a total distance of 80 km. The upgrade of this road is part of the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MITP) and is funded by the World Bank.^[14]

Jagiroad railway station is a double line fully electrified railway station which falls under NSG-5 category located in Station Road, Jagiroad town in Morigaon district, Assam, India. It is an important railway station, falls under the Guwahati-Lumding section of the Northeast Frontier Railway. The station constitutes with two railway platforms with a capacity to hold 22 coach railway rakes. Many long distance, 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. The station offers amenities such as parking, waiting rooms, retiring rooms, toilets, a multipurpose stall, RO drinking water, and an RPF complaint booth etc.

• Jagiroad College
• Jagiroad Junior College
• Sriniwas Junior College

These schools provide education up to standard for: