Mariani, Jorhat


Mariani is a neighbourhood town of Jorhat. It is about 17.5 km from Jorhat railway station. Mariani is in the border of Nagaland. Mariani is famous for the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary which is located on the road side on the way to Nakachari from Mariani at a distance of 5 km. Pincode of Mariani is 785634.
This small town is surrounded by some of the largest tea gardens in India. Mariani has a cosmopolitan culture with many communities speaking different languages and living in harmony for decades. The town was once well known for having one of the largest plywood factories in India which was later closed down as felling trees were banned by the law.
The named cames from a fisherman's wife. In assamese MORIYA is a fisherman and his wife is called MORIYANI. So the name MARIANI derived from MORIYANI.
And as per local says they are the 1st family of Mariani.

Geography

Mariani is located at. It has an average elevation of 155 metres.

Demographics

India census, Mariani had a population of 23,065. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. In Mariani, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

connects Mariani by road. Mariani is well connected with Jorhat by road. Buses & mini vans are available frequently. The nearest airport of Mariani is Jorhat Airport. It is well connected by railways with the rest of the country through Mariani railway station of Tinsukia railway division.

Educational institute

Colleges

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Jungle Block High School
218 No Sonowal LP School

Politics

The present MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi of Mariani is the youngest MLA in Assam,
Mariani is part of Jorhat.

Notable Personalities