Tezpur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tezpur
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  .jpeg)  Agnigarh Hill (top), Mahabhairav Temple and Harihara War Sculpture (middle), Nameri National Park (bottom)
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 Tezpur
Location in Assam
Tezpur
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Sonitpur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Tezpur Municipality Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 102,505 |
| • Rank | 6th |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,600/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AS |
| Vehicle registration | AS-12 |
Tezpur is a lively city in the Assam state of India. It is located in the Sonitpur district. The city sits right on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river. Tezpur is about 175 kilometers (109 miles) northeast of Guwahati. It is the biggest city on the north side of the Brahmaputra river.
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History of Tezpur
Tezpur has a long and interesting past.
Early Rulers and Kingdoms
In the 9th century, the city was ruled by the Koch dynasty. Later, in the 16th century, Tezpur became part of the powerful Ahom kingdom. The Ahom kings were known for their excellent way of running the government. They also supported art and culture. They helped shape Tezpur's rich history. The city saw many battles and conflicts during the medieval times.
Modern Tezpur
Today, Tezpur is a major center for culture and education. You can find many old archaeological sites here. There are also beautiful temples and monuments to explore.
Climate in Tezpur
Tezpur has a warm climate for most of the year.
Temperatures Through the Year
In summer, the average high temperature is around 31 degrees Celsius (88 degrees Fahrenheit). During winter, the average low temperature is about 13 degrees Celsius (55 degrees Fahrenheit).
| Climate data for Tezpur (1981–2010, extremes 1901–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 28.8 (83.8) |
33.2 (91.8) |
38.2 (100.8) |
38.7 (101.7) |
39.5 (103.1) |
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) |
| Mean daily maximum °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) |
| Mean daily minimum °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 | 100.3 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 69 | 62 | 57 | 69 | 73 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 81 | 77 | 74 | 74 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department | |||||||||||||
People and Languages
Let's look at the people living in Tezpur.
Population and Languages Spoken
In 2011, the city of Tezpur had a population of 102,505 people. Many different languages are spoken here. About 40,837 people spoke Assamese. Around 18,696 people spoke Bengali. Also, 11,050 people spoke Hindi. The remaining 31,920 people spoke other languages.
Fun Places to Visit in Tezpur
Tezpur has many exciting places for visitors to explore.
- Agnigarh: This is a hill by the Brahmaputra river. Legend says it was where Princess Usha was kept safe. She was the daughter of King Banasura. Usha fell in love with Aniruddha, who was Lord Krishna's grandson. The hill was surrounded by fire, which is why it's called "Agnigarh." This means "hill of fire" in Sanskrit.
- Bamuni Hills: Here you can find old ruins with beautiful sculptures. These sculptures are from the 9th and 10th centuries AD. It's like stepping back in time!
- Bhomoraguri: This spot has a stone carving made by an Ahom General named Kalia Bhomora Borphukan. He planned to build a bridge over the Brahmaputra river here. Almost 200 years later, a bridge was finally built at this exact spot. It is named after the great general. The bridge is 3.015 kilometers long. It connects Silghat in Nagaon district with Tezpur.
- Chitralekha Udyan (Cole Park): This lovely park was created in 1906 by a British officer named Cole. It has two huge, decorated stone pillars. There are also other old stone carvings. The park was updated in 1996. You can enjoy water sports, walk on nice paths, eat at a restaurant, and see shows on an open-air stage.
- Hazara Pukhuri: This is a very large man-made lake. It was dug in the early 9th century. It is named after King Harjar Varman.
- Mahabhairav Temple: This is an ancient temple located north of Tezpur city. Legend says King Bana built it. It originally had a Siva lingam, which is a symbol of Lord Shiva. The temple was first made of stone. The building you see today is made of concrete. Ahom kings gave land and hired priests to take care of the temple.
- Padum Pukhuri: This lake has a small island in the middle. The island has been turned into a park with a musical fountain. You can reach the island by crossing an iron bridge. Visitors can also go boating on the lake.
- Rudrapada Temple: This temple is on the east side of Tezpur, by the Brahmaputra river. People believe that Rudra (who is Lord Shiva) left the print of his left foot on a stone here. The story says that Lord Mahadeva showed his true self to King Bana at this place. King Siva Singha built the temple in 1730. However, the main temple was later washed away by the Brahmaputra river.
- Trimurty Udyan: This park is next to Borpukhuri. It is named after three important people in Assamese culture. They are Rupkowar Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla, Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha, and Natasurjya Phani Sarmah.
Famous People from Tezpur
Many notable individuals have come from Tezpur.
- Ananda Chandra Agarwala
- Baneswar Saikia, a former member of the state assembly (MLA)
- Bijoy Chandra Bhagavati
- Bipinpal Das, a former Deputy Foreign Minister of India
- Birendra Prasad Baishya, a former Union Cabinet Minister of India
- Bishnu Prasad Rabha
- Brindaban Goswami, a former Education Minister of Assam
- Charles Alexander Bruce
- Chetana Das
- Dipak Jain, a former Director (Dean) of a business school in Thailand
- George Baker, a former Member of Parliament (M.P.)
- Hem Barua
- Iqbal Ahmed Ansari, a former Chief Justice of the Patna High Court
- Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
- Nipon Goswami
- Padmanath Gohain Baruah
- Phani Sarma
- Rajesh Borah
- Sheela Borthakur
- Somnath Chatterjee, a former Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- Tapan Deka, an IPS officer and Director of the Intelligence Bureau
See also
In Spanish: Tezpur para niños
