Margherita (IPA: ˌmɑːgəˈrɪtə) is a census town in Tinsukia district in the Indian state of Assam. The small sub-divisional town has scenic beauty and is surrounded by hills, tea gardens, forests and the Dihing River. It has a beautiful golf course at the foot of the hills and a small stream running through. Although considered to be a small town, Margherita boasts of many hospitals and educational institutions and is regularly frequented by visitors on account of it being the last proper town of Upper Assam. The name Margherita actually derives from the Italian queen and dates back to the late 19th century as a token appreciation for the Italian Chief Engineer of a rail section Chevalier R Paginini who supervised the construction. Margherita was famous for its collieries much developed by the British. Coal India Ltd has the biggest industrial plant here. The town is also known as Coal Queen as it is famous for coal business. Apart from this there are other industrial plants like Kitply and Tata Tea (amalgamated plantations), along with minor plywood industries and tea gardens.
Margherita
Town
From bottom; left to right: Tea garden near Namdang Tea Estate, Satsang Vihar, Coal Heritage Park & Museum, Dehing River at sunset viewed from Dehing Bridge, Railway Bridge, Margherita Train Station.
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Margherita had a population of 23,836. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Margherita has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 71%. In Margherita, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. The main communities of the area includes Assamese, Bengali, Nepali, Bihari, Singpho etc.
Bengali is the most spoken language at 11,299 speakers, followed by Assamese at 6,496, Hindi is spoken by 4,088 people, Nepali at 1,172 and Sadri at 1,030.
Etymology
Before getting its existing name, Margherita was known as Ma-Kum (Ahom, meaning the abode of all tribes). The name has its roots in the Dehing River Bridge which was built around 1880 by a team led by an Italian Engineer Chevalier Roberto Paganini who worked for the Assam Railways & Trading Company Ltd. From historical records, it is not quite clear whether the directors of that company renamed the place as a lasting tribute to that Italian engineer or was it Paganini himself, out of patriotism, christened the place in honour of Queen Margherita, the reigning Queen Consort of Italy.
Religion and festivals
The population is a mix of Assamese, Jharkhandis, Bengali, Nepali, Odiya (this population migrated or were hired to work in the tea gardens) as well as those who migrated from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and other South Indian states to work in the coal mines. A major chunk of the population is Hindus followed by Muslims and Christians. In the interior parts, some people follow Buddhism. The main festival in Margherita is Bihu, celebrated in the month of January (Magh Bihu), April (Bohag Bihu) and Kartik Bihu in September–October. Madam-me-fi is also celebrated in the month of January. Other than that, as this place has a multi-cultural heritage, Durga Puja, Bhai Tika, Holi, Diwali, Chhath Puja, Buddha Purnima, Eid, Christmas, etc. are celebrated with much fun fare.
Transport
Margherita is well connected with all the major towns and districts both by road and rail. The NH 38[4] passes through the town and is a stretch of approximately 54 km, starting point being Ledo. Margherita has a railway station of its own and Tinsukia railway station is just 50 kilometres,[5] about 1.5 hours drive from the town. With Rajdhanis and other long-distance trains running from Tinsukia, Margherita is well connected to the rest of India. There are three local trains a day connecting Margherita to Dibrugarh (via Tinsukia). Margherita serves as a transit point to many parts of Arunachal Pradesh and buses ply regularly to and from Changlang, Miao and Jairampur. Tourists, while going to Arunachal, can get their passes from the office of A.P.S.T. Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) buses and a number of other private buses are also available from there. The nearest airport is in Dibrugarh, 96 km away.
Economy
North Eastern Coalfields operates from here and has its headquarters in the town. Plywood and tea are the other developed industries.
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Children's Park, Margherita at night
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Margherita IPA ˌmɑːgeˈrɪte is a census town in Tinsukia district in the Indian state of Assam The small sub divisional town has scenic beauty and is surrounded by hills tea gardens forests and the Dihing River It has a beautiful golf course at the foot of the hills and a small stream running through Although considered to be a small town Margherita boasts of many hospitals and educational institutions and is regularly frequented by visitors on account of it being the last proper town of Upper Assam The name Margherita actually derives from the Italian queen and dates back to the late 19th century as a token appreciation for the Italian Chief Engineer of a rail section Chevalier R Paginini who supervised the construction Margherita was famous for its collieries much developed by the British Coal India Ltd has the biggest industrial plant here The town is also known as Coal Queen as it is famous for coal business Apart from this there are other industrial plants like Kitply and Tata Tea amalgamated plantations along with minor plywood industries and tea gardens MargheritaTownFrom bottom left to right Tea garden near Namdang Tea Estate Satsang Vihar Coal Heritage Park amp Museum Dehing River at sunset viewed from Dehing Bridge Railway Bridge Margherita Train Station MargheritaLocation in Assam IndiaShow map of AssamMargheritaMargherita India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 27 17 N 95 41 E 27 28 N 95 68 E 27 28 95 68 Coordinates 27 17 N 95 41 E 27 28 N 95 68 E 27 28 95 68Country IndiaStateAssamDistrictTinsukiaGovernment BodyMargherita Town CommitteeElevation162 m 531 ft Population 2011 Total26 914Languages OfficialAssameseTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN786181Telephone code91 0 3751 XX XXXXISO 3166 codeIN ASVehicle registrationAS 23 Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 2 1 Language 3 Etymology 4 Religion and festivals 5 Transport 6 Economy 7 Politics 8 Education 9 Media 10 Nearest town and villages 11 ReferencesGeography EditMargherita is located at 27 17 N 95 41 E 27 28 N 95 68 E 27 28 95 68 1 It has an average elevation of 162 metres 531 feet The Dihing River flows through Margherita The Patkai Hills are visible from the town Demographics EditAs of 2001 update India census 2 Margherita had a population of 23 836 Males constitute 52 of the population and females 48 Margherita has an average literacy rate of 76 higher than the national average of 59 5 male literacy is 81 and female literacy is 71 In Margherita 11 of the population is under 6 years of age The main communities of the area includes Assamese Bengali Nepali Bihari Singpho etc Language Edit Languages spoken in Margherita 2011 3 Bengali 41 98 Assamese 24 14 Hindi 15 19 Nepali 4 35 Sadri 3 83 others 10 51 Bengali is the most spoken language at 11 299 speakers followed by Assamese at 6 496 Hindi is spoken by 4 088 people Nepali at 1 172 and Sadri at 1 030 Etymology EditBefore getting its existing name Margherita was known as Ma Kum Ahom meaning the abode of all tribes The name has its roots in the Dehing River Bridge which was built around 1880 by a team led by an Italian Engineer Chevalier Roberto Paganini who worked for the Assam Railways amp Trading Company Ltd From historical records it is not quite clear whether the directors of that company renamed the place as a lasting tribute to that Italian engineer or was it Paganini himself out of patriotism christened the place in honour of Queen Margherita the reigning Queen Consort of Italy Religion and festivals EditThe population is a mix of Assamese Jharkhandis Bengali Nepali Odiya this population migrated or were hired to work in the tea gardens as well as those who migrated from Bihar Uttar Pradesh and other South Indian states to work in the coal mines A major chunk of the population is Hindus followed by Muslims and Christians In the interior parts some people follow Buddhism The main festival in Margherita is Bihu celebrated in the month of January Magh Bihu April Bohag Bihu and Kartik Bihu in September October Madam me fi is also celebrated in the month of January Other than that as this place has a multi cultural heritage Durga Puja Bhai Tika Holi Diwali Chhath Puja Buddha Purnima Eid Christmas etc are celebrated with much fun fare Transport EditMargherita is well connected with all the major towns and districts both by road and rail The NH 38 4 passes through the town and is a stretch of approximately 54 km starting point being Ledo Margherita has a railway station of its own and Tinsukia railway station is just 50 kilometres 5 about 1 5 hours drive from the town With Rajdhanis and other long distance trains running from Tinsukia Margherita is well connected to the rest of India There are three local trains a day connecting Margherita to Dibrugarh via Tinsukia Margherita serves as a transit point to many parts of Arunachal Pradesh and buses ply regularly to and from Changlang Miao and Jairampur Tourists while going to Arunachal can get their passes from the office of A P S T Assam State Transport Corporation ASTC buses and a number of other private buses are also available from there The nearest airport is in Dibrugarh 96 km away Economy EditNorth Eastern Coalfields operates from here and has its headquarters in the town Plywood and tea are the other developed industries Dr Bhupen Hazarika Children s Park Margherita at nightPolitics EditMargherita is part of Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency And the current M P from this region is Mr Rameswar Teli Margherita is also 124th Legislative Assembly constituency and is presently represented by Bhaskar Sharma 6 Education EditMargherita has an average literacy rate of 76 higher than the national average of 59 5 male literacy is 81 and female literacy is 71 Various schools and colleges are situated in Margherita Some of the prominent ones are Margherita College St Mary s School Margherita Margherita Public Higher Secondary School St James School Margherita Town High School Margherita Jatiya Vidyalaya Margherita A R amp T Co High School Margherita Gandhi Vidya Mandir Margherita Margherita Hindi High School Axom Junior College Margherita KIDZEE amp Sun Shine High School Margherita Margherita Balya Bhawan margheritaMedia EditMargherita has an All India Radio Relay station known as Akashvani Margherita It broadcasts on FM frequencies Nearest town and villages EditLedo Assam Tirap Gaon Lekhapani Digboi JagunReferences Edit Falling Rain Genomics Inc Margherita Census of India 2001 Data from the 2001 Census including cities villages and towns Provisional Census Commission of India Archived from the original on 16 June 2004 Retrieved 1 November 2008 https censusindia gov in 2011census C 16T DDW C16 TOWN STMT MDDS 1800 XLSX a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty title help Jai Aai Axom Retrieved 4 September 2018 distance co in Retrieved 4 September 2018 List of Parliamentary amp Assembly Constituencies PDF Assam Election Commission of India Archived from the original PDF on 4 May 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