Tezpur is a town in Sonitpur district, Assam state, India. Tezpur is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, 175 kilometres (109 mi) northeast of Guwahati, and is the largest of the north bank cities with a population of 140,000 as per Metropolitan Census 2023.[2]
Tezpur's history is closely intertwined with the rise and fall of several dynasties and empires. It was under the rule of the Koch dynasty in the 9th century and later became a part of the Ahom kingdom in the 16th century. The Ahoms, known for their administrative prowess and patronage of art and culture, played a vital role in shaping Tezpur's heritage. The city witnessed several battles and conflicts during the medieval period.
Over the centuries, Tezpur has evolved into a thriving cultural and educational hub. It is home to a number of archaeological sites, temples, and monuments that showcase its historical and architectural grandeur. The city's scenic beauty, with the mighty Brahmaputra River flowing nearby and the breathtaking vistas of the surrounding hills, adds to its allure. Today, Tezpur stands as a vibrant city, blending its rich history with modern development, and continues to be a significant centre of education, tourism, and cultural activities in Assam.
Climate
The average high temperature in summer is around 31 °C (88 °F) while the average winter low temperature is around 13 °C (55 °F).[3]
Climate data for Tezpur (1981–2010, extremes 1901–present)
According to the 2011 census, the population of the Tezpur city Municipal Corporation area is 102,505. Of these, 40,837 people speak Assamese, 18,696 speak Bengali, 11,050 speak Hindi, and 31,920 speak other languages.[8][dead link]
Tourism
Tezpur has several tourist attractions:
Agnigarh: This hillock located on the bank of the Brahmaputra river is the site of the legendary romance between Princess Usha, the only daughter of King Banasura, and Aniruddha, the grandson of Lord Krishna. According to legend, Usha was kept on this hillock which was surrounded by fire, hence the name "Agnigarh," which means "hill of fire" in Sanskrit.[9]
Mahabhairav Temple: The ancient Mahabhairav Temple is located north of the city of Tezpur. According to legend, it was established by King Bana and originally contained a Siva lingam. The temple was originally constructed of stone, but the current structure is made of concrete. In later years, the Ahom kings donated land and appointed priests and attendants to maintain the temple.[10]
Chitralekha Udyan (Cole Park): Chitralekha Udyan is a beautiful park established in 1906 by British Deputy Commissioner Mr. Cole. It features two massive ornamented stone pillars and other sculptural remnants, and was renovated and revitalized in 1996 under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Mr. M.G.V.K.Bhanu. The park offers water sports facilities, walkways, a restaurant, and an open-air stage.[11]
Padum Pukhuri: This beautiful lake features an island that has been developed into a park with a musical fountain. The island is accessible via an iron bridge, and visitors can also go boating on the lake.[12]
Rudrapada Temple: Located on the east side of Tezpur and on the bank of the Brahmaputra river, the Rudrapada Temple is believed to be the site where Rudra (Lord Shiva) left the print of his left foot on a stone. According to legend, Mahadeva revealed his true self to King Bana at this location. The temple was built in 1730 by Siva Singha, but the main temple was later destroyed due to erosion by the Brahmaputra river.[14]
Bhomoraguri: It is a mammoth stone inscription made by the Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Borphukan, who planned to construct a bridge over Brahmaputra. Almost two centuries later, a bridge at the same site now stands completed. The 3.015 km bridge, named after the great Ahom general, connects Silghat of Nagaon district with Tezpur.[15]
Bamuni Hills: The ruins of the Bamuni Hills are known for their exceptional artistic finesse and feature sculptural remains dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries AD.[16]
Hazara Pukhuri: This large tank in Tezpur is named after Harjar Varman and was excavated in the early 9th century.[17]
Dipak Jain,former Director (Dean) of Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand and INSEAD Chaired Professor of Marketing.
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^"Tezpur, India Weather Averages - Monthly Average High and Low Temperature - Average Precipitation and Rainfall days - World Weather Online". Retrieved 2 February 2015.
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^"Mahabhairab Temple | Sonitpur District | Government Of Assam, India". sonitpur.gov.in. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
^"Chitralekha Udyan (Cole Park) | Sonitpur District | Government Of Assam, India". sonitpur.gov.in. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
^"Padum Pukhuri | Sonitpur District | Government Of Assam, India". sonitpur.gov.in. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
^"Trimurty Udyan | Sonitpur District | Government Of Assam, India". sonitpur.gov.in. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
^"Rudrapada Temple | Sonitpur District | Government Of Assam, India". sonitpur.gov.in. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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^(PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
^"Result for 9-Tezpur HPC (Lok Sabha) Election 2019 | Sonitpur District | Government Of Assam, India". sonitpur.gov.in. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
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on the banks of the river Brahmaputra 175 kilometres 109 mi northeast of Guwahati and is the largest of the north bank cities with a population of 140 000 as per Metropolitan Census 2023 2 TezpurMunicipalityTezpur Town File Template parameters changed image skyline changed Photomontage 250px Agnigarh Hill top Mahabhairav Temple middle Harihara Agnigarh Hill top Mahabhairav Temple middle HariharaTezpurLocation in Assam IndiaShow map of AssamTezpurTezpur India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 26 38 N 92 48 E 26 63 N 92 8 E 26 63 92 8Country IndiaStateAssamDistrictSonitpurFounded byTEZPURIANSGovernment TypeMunicipality BodyTezpur Municipality BoardArea Total40 km2 20 sq mi Elevation48 121 m 349 ft Population 2011 1 Total102 505 Rank6th Density2 600 km2 6 600 sq mi Languages OfficialAssameseTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST ISO 3166 codeIN ASVehicle registrationAS 12Websitesonitpur wbr nic wbr in Contents 1 History 2 Climate 3 Demography 4 Tourism 5 Government 6 Notable people 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksHistory EditTezpur s history is closely intertwined with the rise and fall of several dynasties and empires It was under the rule of the Koch dynasty in the 9th century and later became a part of the Ahom kingdom in the 16th century The Ahoms known for their administrative prowess and patronage of art and culture played a vital role in shaping Tezpur s heritage The city witnessed several battles and conflicts during the medieval period Over the centuries Tezpur has evolved into a thriving cultural and educational hub It is home to a number of archaeological sites temples and monuments that showcase its historical and architectural grandeur The city s scenic beauty with the mighty Brahmaputra River flowing nearby and the breathtaking vistas of the surrounding hills adds to its allure Today Tezpur stands as a vibrant city blending its rich history with modern development and continues to be a significant centre of education tourism and cultural activities in Assam Climate EditThe average high temperature in summer is around 31 C 88 F while the average winter low temperature is around 13 C 55 F 3 Climate data for Tezpur 1981 2010 extremes 1901 present Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearRecord high C F 28 8 83 8 33 2 91 8 38 2 100 8 38 7 101 7 39 1 102 4 39 4 102 9 39 5 103 1 39 5 103 1 38 9 102 0 37 9 100 2 34 3 93 7 33 9 93 0 39 5 103 1 Average high C F 23 5 74 3 25 8 78 4 29 0 84 2 29 4 84 9 30 8 87 4 31 7 89 1 31 5 88 7 32 1 89 8 31 4 88 5 30 5 86 9 28 0 82 4 24 6 76 3 29 0 84 2 Average low C F 11 4 52 5 13 8 56 8 17 1 62 8 19 8 67 6 22 4 72 3 24 6 76 3 25 2 77 4 25 4 77 7 24 5 76 1 21 7 71 1 16 6 61 9 12 6 54 7 19 6 67 3 Record low C F 5 6 42 1 6 1 43 0 10 0 50 0 12 2 54 0 14 4 57 9 17 6 63 7 21 2 70 2 20 3 68 5 19 9 67 8 14 5 58 1 10 6 51 1 6 1 43 0 5 6 42 1 Average rainfall mm inches 11 4 0 45 24 9 0 98 50 2 1 98 178 7 7 04 259 4 10 21 312 9 12 32 323 9 12 75 293 8 11 57 236 3 9 30 117 1 4 61 19 0 0 75 9 7 0 38 1 837 4 72 34 Average rainy days 1 3 2 3 4 8 12 3 13 6 15 3 16 1 13 7 12 8 5 6 1 4 1 0 100 3Average relative humidity at 17 30 IST 69 62 57 69 73 79 81 81 83 81 77 74 74Source India Meteorological Department 4 5 6 Demography EditLanguages spoken in Tezpur city 2011 7 Assamese 39 84 Bengali 18 24 Hindi 10 78 Others 31 14 According to the 2011 census the population of the Tezpur city Municipal Corporation area is 102 505 Of these 40 837 people speak Assamese 18 696 speak Bengali 11 050 speak Hindi and 31 920 speak other languages 8 dead link Tourism EditTezpur has several tourist attractions Agnigarh This hillock located on the bank of the Brahmaputra river is the site of the legendary romance between Princess Usha the only daughter of King Banasura and Aniruddha the grandson of Lord Krishna According to legend Usha was kept on this hillock which was surrounded by fire hence the name Agnigarh which means hill of fire in Sanskrit 9 Mahabhairav Temple The ancient Mahabhairav Temple is located north of the city of Tezpur According to legend it was established by King Bana and originally contained a Siva lingam The temple was originally constructed of stone but the current structure is made of concrete In later years the Ahom kings donated land and appointed priests and attendants to maintain the temple 10 Chitralekha Udyan Cole Park Chitralekha Udyan is a beautiful park established in 1906 by British Deputy Commissioner Mr Cole It features two massive ornamented stone pillars and other sculptural remnants and was renovated and revitalized in 1996 under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Mr M G V K Bhanu The park offers water sports facilities walkways a restaurant and an open air stage 11 Padum Pukhuri This beautiful lake features an island that has been developed into a park with a musical fountain The island is accessible via an iron bridge and visitors can also go boating on the lake 12 Trimurty Udyan Located along Borpukhuri this park is named after three important figures in Assamese culture Rupkowar Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha and Natasurjya Phani Sarmah 13 Rudrapada Temple Located on the east side of Tezpur and on the bank of the Brahmaputra river the Rudrapada Temple is believed to be the site where Rudra Lord Shiva left the print of his left foot on a stone According to legend Mahadeva revealed his true self to King Bana at this location The temple was built in 1730 by Siva Singha but the main temple was later destroyed due to erosion by the Brahmaputra river 14 Bhomoraguri It is a mammoth stone inscription made by the Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Borphukan who planned to construct a bridge over Brahmaputra Almost two centuries later a bridge at the same site now stands completed The 3 015 km bridge named after the great Ahom general connects Silghat of Nagaon district with Tezpur 15 Bamuni Hills The ruins of the Bamuni Hills are known for their exceptional artistic finesse and feature sculptural remains dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries AD 16 Hazara Pukhuri This large tank in Tezpur is named after Harjar Varman and was excavated in the early 9th century 17 Government EditTezpur is part of Tezpur Lok Sabha constituency 18 Mr Pallab Lochan Das is the current member of parliament for the Tezpur constituency 19 Notable people EditCharles Alexander Bruce Jyoti Prasad Agarwala Bishnu Prasad Rabha Phani Sarma Ananda Chandra Agarwala Hem Barua Nipon Goswami Chetana Das George Baker former M P of Lok Sabha Somnath Chatterjee former Speaker of Lok Sabha Tapan Deka IPS and Director of the Intelligence Bureau Bijoy Chandra Bhagavati Dipak Jain former Director Dean of Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok Thailand and INSEAD Chaired Professor of Marketing Rajesh Borah Padmanath Gohain Baruah Bipinpal Das former Union Deputy Foreign Minister of India Brindaban Goswami former Education Minister of Assam Birendra Prasad Baishya former Union Cabinet Minister of India Baneswar Saikia former MLA Sheela Borthakur Iqbal Ahmed Ansari former Chief Justice of Patna High Court Kamakhya Prasad Tripathy 1st Principal of Darrang College and member of 1st Lok Sabha Dr Mayur Hazarika AIR 5 UPSC CSE 2022 Atanu Bhuyan Nabin Chandra Kath Hazarika former Deputy Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly Rubul Sharma Secretary CPI ML L Assam State CommitteeSee also EditJamugurihat Northeast India North Eastern Council Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region Tezpur Assembly constituency Tezpur Lok Sabha constituencyReferences Edit Tezpur Metropolitan Urban Region Population 2011 2021 Census Tezpur Metropolitan Urban Region Population 2011 Census www census2011 co in Retrieved 8 October 2018 Tezpur India Weather Averages Monthly Average High and Low Temperature Average Precipitation and Rainfall days World Weather Online Retrieved 2 February 2015 Station Tezpur Climatological Table 1981 2010 PDF Climatological Normals 1981 2010 India Meteorological Department January 2015 pp 735 736 Archived from the original PDF on 5 February 2020 Retrieved 6 February 2020 Extremes of Temperature amp Rainfall for Indian Stations Up to 2012 PDF India Meteorological Department December 2016 p M31 Archived from the original PDF on 5 February 2020 Retrieved 6 February 2020 Tezpur Climatological Table 1971 2000 India Meteorological Department Retrieved 6 February 2020 https censusindia gov in 2011census C 16T DDW C16 TOWN STMT MDDS 1800 XLSX bare URL spreadsheet file https censusindia gov in 2011census C 16T DDW C16 TOWN STMT MDDS 1800 XLSX bare URL spreadsheet file Agnigarh Sonitpur District Government Of Assam India sonitpur gov in Retrieved 8 June 2020 Mahabhairab Temple Sonitpur District Government Of Assam India sonitpur gov in Retrieved 8 June 2020 Chitralekha Udyan Cole Park Sonitpur District Government Of Assam India sonitpur gov in Retrieved 8 June 2020 Padum Pukhuri Sonitpur District Government Of Assam India sonitpur gov in Retrieved 8 June 2020 Trimurty Udyan Sonitpur District Government Of Assam India sonitpur gov in Retrieved 8 June 2020 Rudrapada Temple Sonitpur District Government Of Assam India sonitpur gov in Retrieved 8 June 2020 Bhomoraguri Sonitpur District Government Of Assam India sonitpur gov in Retrieved 8 June 2020 Bamuni Hills Sonitpur District Government Of Assam India sonitpur gov in Retrieved 8 June 2020 The Hazara Pukhuri Sonitpur District Government Of Assam India sonitpur gov in Retrieved 8 June 2020 List of Parliamentary amp Assembly Constituencies PDF Assam Election Commission of India Archived from the original PDF on 4 May 2006 Retrieved 6 October 2008 Result for 9 Tezpur HPC Lok Sabha Election 2019 Sonitpur District Government Of Assam India sonitpur gov in Retrieved 11 January 2022 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tezpur Tezpur travel guide from Wikivoyage Sonitpur District Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tezpur amp oldid 1169673151, wikipedia, wiki, 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