Jorhat is one of the major city and a growing urban centre in the state of Assam in India. Jorhat means two hats or mandis - "Masorhaat" and …Jorhat is one of the major city and a growing urban centre in the state of Assam in India. Jorhat means two hats or mandis - "Masorhaat" and "Sowkihat" which existed on the opposite banks of the Bhugdoi river.