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Morigaon town has a developing educational landscape, featuring several colleges and schools that cater to the local population. Notable institutions include
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As of 2001 India census, Morigaon had a population of 5,20,807. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Morigaon has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 72%. In
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