The beautiful scenery of Margherita surrounded by Burhidihing river and Patkai ranges is an experience both heart warming and rare.So come, visit this small coal town to experience its beauty.The town of Margherita is situated on the banks of River Dehing. Since time immemorial this region is inhabited by both tribal and non tribal community living harmoniously with their unique cultural and traditional values. The hospitality of the people and their mouth watering ethnic delicacies always offer a warm welcome to an outsider. The landscape is awesome because of its lush green tea gardens along the road, the hillocks, the flora and fauna, the dark green forests,the streams,the enchanting blue hills,flowing rivers,the mysterious clouds that bring rain to the valley. There are tourist places at or near Margherita are India's only coal museum in India.
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| Coal Mines in Ledo |
Margherita is famous for its collieries
which were developed by the British in the bygone era. The Margherita-Ledo
mining story started in the year 1881 when British owned Assam Railways &
Trading company discovered the black diamond in the region. Now, Coal India
Limited is the biggest industry here.
The population is a mix
of Assamese,Bengali,Nepali as well as those who migrated from Bihar, as well as
Uttar Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and other South Indian statesto work in the
coal mines.A major chunk of the population are Hindus followed by Muslims and
Christians.
In the interior parts,
some follow Buddhism. The main festival in Margherita is Bihu. Other than this
place a multi-cultural heritage Durga puja, Bhai tika, Holi, Diwali, Chat puja
and many. Margherita is a land of mixed cultures, if you visit the place
you will find amazing cuisines. People come from different places to visit the
coal mines, the scenic beauty is amazing. The people of Margherita will always
welcome to their place. There are places nearby Margherita such as Ledo,
Namdang, Digboi and many more amazing places.
The 20th General Hospital was formed in 1940 as an Army Hospital unit to acre for the allied forces wounded in the Burma-India border. Beginning with a few shacks, the hospital up beginning the largest hospital in China-India-Burma border with fully equipped modern facilities like laboratories, X-ray and blood storage facilities.
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India's fifth and Assam's second plywood factory was established in 1925 in Margherita. It was established by a British company and was located in Upper Dihing River Forest Area. Till date the plywood products produced in Margherita are famous for their quality.
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| The Plyfood Factory |
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