Nagaon extends from 250-45' to 260 -45' N Latitude 920 -33' -6" E Longitude and is bounded by Sonitpur district and the Brahmaputra river in the north, West Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills in the south, East Karbi Anglong and Golaghat district in the east.

Demographic Pattern Home to 18, 93,171 people, according to 1991 census, Nagaon is a happy mix of Hindu and Islamic populace and culture. The sex ratio is 929 females per 1000 males.

Economy Agriculture is the primary economic activity of the people of the district followed closely by handloom and weaving. Infrastructural facility for industrial development is generally low but rice, jute and sugar sectors along with many small scale industrial units have flourished over the years. Of special mention is the multi-crore Agar perfume industry. Sprawling tea gardens contribute largely to Nagaon's economy.

Infrastructure Situated at 123 km from Guwahati, Nagaon is well connected by road links including NH-36 and 37.The North -East Frontier railway has its Divisional headquarters in Lumding and provides easy access to all important centres in the district. Borjhar (Guwahati) houses the nearest airport. Brahmaputra, Jamuna, Kolong and Kopili rivers offer fabulous scope as waterways and are widely used for trade and commerce.

Tourism Nagaon is famous as tourist circuit for it shares 175 sq. km of the world renowned Kaziranga National Park. Stretching on the south bank of the Brahmaputra river, Kaziranga is a safe haven for the Indian rhino. Dotted with swamps, coarse tall elephant grass and dense tropical forests, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remarkably the area falling within Nagaon District has 55% of the rich bio-diversity of the Kaziranga National Park.

Tourists throng the mesmerizing Akashiganga waterfall, near Dabaka for its alluring beauty as well as for pilgrimage.

Other places you would love to see include--

Lowkhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.

Pokhi Tirtha (for migratory birds).

Champawati Kundu or waterfall.

Jugijan.

Kamakhya Temple [Buy this map in different sizes or resolutions, please scroll down for the Order Form.] District Map of Nagaon

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