Howraghat
# Howraghat

Howraghat (IPA: ˈhɑʊrəˌgɑːt) is a town in the Karbi Anglong district of the Indian state of Assam. It is home to many indigenous communities mainly Karbi, Dimasa Kachari, Tiwa (Lalung) Kachari, Bodo Kachari, etc.

## Etymology

The name "Howraghat" came from Karbi words 'Hawar Kehat' meaning crossing border. The word became distorted later as Howraghat.

## Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Howraghat had a population of 95649. Males constitute 58% of the population and females 42%. Howraghat has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 73%. In Howraghat, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

## Education

* Atur Kimi English School
* Howraghat College
* Howraghat Higher Secondary School
* Howraghat English Medium High School
* Howraghat Town Girls High School
* National English School
* Pan Engti ME School
* Srimanta Shankardeva Vidyalay
* Shankar dev shisu vidya Niketan
* Kidzee pre-school
* Clirso Global school

## Politics

Howraghat is part of Autonomous District (Lok Sabha constituency).

