Tingkhong

Tingkhong
Constituent Assembly

Naharkatia Moran road through Tingkhong Tea Estate
Tingkhong

Location in Assam, India

Coordinates: 27°08′N 95°06′E / 27.13°N 95.10°E / 27.13; 95.10Coordinates: 27°08′N 95°06′E / 27.13°N 95.10°E / 27.13; 95.10
Country  India
State Assam
District Dibrugarh
Area
 • Total 16.5 km2 (6.4 sq mi)
Elevation 116 m (381 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 236,571
 • Density 14,000/km2 (37,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Assamese
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 786612
Telephone code (91)3754
Vehicle registration AS-06

Tingkhong (Assamese:টিংখং) is an assembly constituency of Dibrugarh district of Assam state in northeast India.[1] Administratively Tingkhong is located within Dibrugarh district and is today an important tea cultivation and oil exploration area of Assam. Tingkhong is approximately 80 km from Dibrugarh by road towards south-east and approximately 70 km from Tinsukia (locally pronounced as Tinicukeeya) towards south.The nearest airport is Dibrugarh located at a distance of approximately 70 km and nearest small railway station is at Naharkatia town. Urban areas close to Tingkhong are Naharkatiya - 26 km, Duliajan - 33 km, Sonari - 18 km, Moran - 37 km, etc. by roadways.

Geography

Tingkhong is located at 27°08′N 95°06′E / 27.13°N 95.10°E / 27.13; 95.10. It has an average elevation of 116 metres (381 feet).

Transport

The Naharkatia Railway station serves as the railhead which is 26Km apart. Buses ply frequently to and from Naharkatia, Moran, Rajgarh, etc. And direct bus facility to district centre Dibrugarh .

Economy

Most of the people of Tingkhong are depend on firming of peady and tea. There are numerous tea gardens in this constituency. Approximately every household have their own small tea gardens.

Culture

Bihu The major festival of Assam, during this season Bihu dance competition is held in Langharjan stadium. It is a week-long celebration for all the youngsters in the region.

Durga Puja is another major festival observed in the town. During this season the idol of goddess Durga is prayed and the town is decorated with lights. In the last day of the celebration a processions is organized.

Education

Primary & Secondary Schools: There are several schools for primary education in the whole constituency. Out of them Tingkhong Model Academy and Tingkhong Jatia Vidyalaya are known by all.

Higher Education: Tingkhong College[2] is the only institution of Higher Education. It offers bachelor degree in Arts.

Members of Legislative Assembly[3]

References

  1. ↑ The Government of Assam official website
  2. ↑ Tingkhong College
  3. ↑ Election Commission of India, Party wise comparison

External links

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