Numaligarh


Numaligarh is a town in the Golaghat district of Assam, India. It is situated at a distance of 32 km from Golaghat town, 265 km from Guwahati, 51 km from Jorhat and 6 km from Morangi.

History

Historically it is associated with both Kachari and Ahom kingdom. After Ahom king Suhungmung annexed Numaligarh, he started to live with Kachari princess Numali and built a "garh" around the place where they lived. However, only remains of that "garh" is found now.

Tourism attractions

A few kilometers away from Numaligarh, the Babathan named a Shiv Temple is situated. The Dhanshiri River passes through the city. There is also a butterfly garden in Numaligarh. Approximately 5 km away from Numaligarh, the ancient Deopahar archaeological site is situated which is protected archaeological park cum site museum and a place to visit.

Numaligarh Refinery

A petroleum refinery named Numaligarh Refinery Limited Limited has been established in 2001. Numaligarh Refinery Limited is one of the major refineries of north east, having a capacity of 3 MMT. Numaligarh Refinery Limited is a joint venture of Assam Government owned Numaligarh Refinery Limited with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Oil India Limited

Transport

The National Highway 715 Known as NH 37 and National Highway 129 known as NH 39 passes through Numaligarh. It has a bus stop but no any Government bus Station. The nearest railway station is in Golaghat and the nearest airport is in Jorhat.