Howraghat (IPA: ˈhɑʊrəˌgɑːt) is a town in the Karbi Anglong district of India's state of Assam. The name "Howraghat" came from Karbi words "Hawar-Kehat" which literally means "Crossing The Area"(Hawar means Area and Kehat means Crossing). It is home to many indigenous communities mainly - Karbi, Dimasa, Bodo, Ahom etc.