Tezpur is a city in Sonitpur district, Assam state, India. Tezpur is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, 175 km northeast of Guwahati, and is the largest of the north bank cities.

History

Tezpur 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. Modern Tezpur is a cultural and educational hub, home to several archaeological sites, temples, and monuments.

Climate

The average high temperature in summer is around 31 C while the average winter low temperature is around 13 C.

Demography

At the 2011 census, the population of the Tezpur city Municipal Corporation area was 102,505. Of these, 40,837 people spoke Assamese, 18,696 spoke Bengali, 11,050 spoke Hindi, and 31,920 spoke other languages.

Tourism

Tezpur has several tourist attractions:

Government

Tezpur is part of Tezpur (Lok Sabha constituency). Ranjit Dutta from Bharatiya Janata Party is the current member of parliament for the Tezpur constituency.

Notable people