St. Michael Catholic Church Borghola

 Yes, there are several schools in and around Borghola, serving the educational needs of the village children.

 The Garo people in Borghola have rich cultural traditions, including music, dance, and festivals, which are deeply rooted in their social life.

 There are 34 Catholic houses in Borghola.

 The new church building was inaugurated by the Bishop of Bongaigaon, marking a significant milestone for the community.

 The youth in Borghola, under the leadership of Complete B. Marak, are very active in church activities and have played a vital role in the development of the church.

 Complete B. Marak led the effort to rename the church to St. Michael Catholic Church and significantly contributed to its growth and community involvement.

 The current pastor is Mondila R. Marak.

 Billow B. Marak and his wife Bipula G. Sangma were the first Catholic Christians in Borghola.

 There are 34 Catholic Christian households in Borghola.

 The majority of the people in Borghola are Christian, specifically Roman Catholic, followed by other denominations.

 The main occupation is agriculture, with rice, vegetables, and fruits being the primary crops.

 The primary language spoken is Garo, with Assamese and Bodo also used.

 Borghola is located in the Kokrajhar district of Assam, India.

 The population of Borghola village is approximately 1,000–1,500 people.

 Borghola village in Kokrajhar district, Assam, is predominantly inhabited by the Garo community. The Roman Catholic denomination is the second largest in the village, with 34 households and over 120 members, comprising 33.33% of the population. St. Michael Catholic Church, a significant spiritual center, was named under the leadership of Complete B. Marak. The church's growth reflects the dedication of the community and its dynamic youth.

  In Borghola village, the first people to embrace Christianity of the Roman Catholic denomination were Billo B. Marak and his wife, Bipula G. Sangma. By nineteen ninety-seven, there were only six Catholic households in the village. Initially, a simple thatched church was constructed. At that time, the village fell under Bongaigaon Parish, although later it was reassigned to Bahalpur Parish due to the distance. During this period, a tin-roofed church was built with the help of Fr. Chenian, the parish priest, which significantly advanced the construction of the church. Many years later, the parish was transferred to Kokrajhar, where services were provided under Don Bosco Parish. During this transition, Fr. Pitor, the parish priest of Kokrajhar, especially supported the youth and encouraged the villagers to move forward in their development. Upon arriving at Kokrajhar Parish, Fr. Pitor discussed providing the villagers with a new church. The mistri (head craftsman) arrived on Sunday,...