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From a historical source, in 1901 the population of the island was 35,000 as per 1991 census the population of Majuli is 1,35,378. The population of Majuli is made up of Ahoms, Kacharis, Brahmins, Kalitas, Koch-Rajbongshis, Benias, Naths, Mishings, Suts, Kacharis, Nepalese, Bengalis etc.

In Majuli, the main attraction for a tourist is the Vaishnava Satras founded by Sankardeva, the father of Assamese culture. Today the main existing Satras are Dekhinpat Satra, Gurumukh Satra, Anumiati Satra, Kamalabari Satra, Bengenaati Satra, Shamguri Satra etc. The entire plain tribes also possess a colourful and resourceful cultural entity.

Various species of rare migratory birds like Pelican, Siberian Gane, Adjuant Stork are found in Majuli. Another festival performed by the Sonowal Kacharis tribe is ‘Bathow Puja’ where ‘Lord Shiva’, is worshipped with high veneration.

To Reach

Majuli can be reached by three main routes, Jorhat – Nimati Ghat from Jorhat, Dhokhakhana fro Dhemaji and Luit-Khabola Ghat from North Lakhimpur. Besides these, there are many ghats with single machine boat from both banks of the Brahmaputra.

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