Historical Borhat Bazar: . The name Borhat originated from Bor (meaning big) and hat (meaning market). There was a market place where salt was available. Salt was considered to be very precious during Ahom rule as Assam is far from the seas and people had to use only mineral salts. Although, at present it has turnd into a regular weekly market, the historical signifiance remains intact, making it a desirable tourist destination within Charaideo district.