Nagaon city had a population of 155,889 making it one of the largest cities of Assam. The population is largely of heterogeneous nature. Indigenous Assamese communities along with tribal communities like Karbi, Tiwa (Lalung) are the natives of the city.
Places to Visit in Nagaon District
(1) Maha Mrityunjay Temple
(2) Bordowa Than
Bordowa 'Batadrava' Than is a holy pilgrimage site in Nagaon, Assam. It is located in the birthplace of the great Assamese saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardev. Sankardev at the age of 19, established the Bordowa Than in 1468, it is also the first Namghar or Than constructed. The rituals of this Than is conducted according to the norms of Purush sanghati. The pilgrimage site is located at Batadrava, about 16 km from Nagaon city and it covers an area of 16 bigha.
(3) Doul Mandir (Bordua)
(4) Marar Park
(6) Champawati Water Fall
Champawati Kunda also known as Chapnalla Falls is located in the Nagaon district of Assam. This beautiful and serene waterfall is one of the amazing tourist attractions in the district of Nagaon. The waterfall adds to the beauty of the already picturesque landscape of the state and makes it one of the most amazing places to visit. Champawati Kunda is located 16 km to the east of Nagaon district. It is a great picnic spot where people visit during winter to spend some time with their friends and family.