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'''Tezu''' is a [[census town]] and the headquarters of [[Lohit District|Lohit district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It is the fifth largest town in Arunachal Pradesh and one of its most developed.


Tezu is one of the 60 constituencies of [[Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh]]. The current MLA (2024) of Tezu constituency is [[Dr . Mahesh chai|Dr . Mahesh Chai]], who defeated NPEP'S [[karikho kri|Karikho Kri]] with 2805 votes in the [[2024 general election]] .
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}}'''Tezu''' is a [[census town]] and the headquarters of [[Lohit District|Lohit]] [[district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. It is the fourth largest town in Arunachal Pradesh and one of its most developed.The ancient inhabitant of this land of valley and rivers are the [[Mishmi people|Mishmi tribes]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} The Mishmi tribes have traditions and customs dating back to the times of [[Mahabharata]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}}. The major Mishmi God is Ringyajabmalu and the major Mishmi festival is known as Tamladu puja.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} It is celebrated each year on 15 February.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} People from all communities and all walks of life are invited to join in the celebrations.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} The Holy [[Parshuram Kund]] is also nearby and thousands of Hindu pilgrims from all over India, and also from neighbouring countries, come to take a holy dip and wash away the sins of millions of births.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} This is accompanied with a fair at Tezu and takes place every year during the month of January.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} The major agricultural products are mustard, ginger and oranges.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}}


The town is known for its plain lands, dense forested areas, riverine and grorging rivers. Due to its close proximity to the hilly areas of [[Mishmi hills]], The town also serves as the main logistical hub for the transportation of goods and commuter to [[Anjaw]] district
Tezu is one of the 60 constituencies of [[Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh]]. The current MLA (August-2016) of Tezu constituency is '''[[Mohesh Chai]]'''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tezu MLA|url=http://arunachalassembly.gov.in/mla.html|accessdate=14 August 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819210824/http://www.arunachalassembly.gov.in/mla.html|archivedate=19 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web|title=Tezu MLA|url=http://arunachalassembly.gov.in/mla.html|accessdate=14 August 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819210824/http://www.arunachalassembly.gov.in/mla.html|archivedate=19 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Tezu is located at {{Coord|27.92|N|96.17|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/30/Tezu.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tezu]</ref> It has an average elevation of 185&nbsp;metres (606&nbsp;feet). It is situated on the bank of River Lohit.
It has an average elevation of 185&nbsp;metres (606&nbsp;feet). It is situated on the bank of River Lohit.


==Agriculture==
== Local cultural festivals ==
The major agricultural products are mustard, ginger and oranges.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}}
Tamladu, the main festival of the Digaru Mishmi community is celebrated with much gaiety at Tezu and all over the [[Lohit district|Lohit]] district. Other festivals such as Mopin (Adi festival), Sangken (Khamti & Singhpo tribe), Reh (Idu Mishmi festival), and Losar (Monpa festival) are also celebrated.

Other than this, Durga Puja (Dusshera), Kali Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc. are also celebrated with much gaiety.


==Climate==
==Climate==
{{Weather box
{{Weather box
|location = Tezu
| location = Tezu (1961–1990, extremes 1969–1992)
|metric first = Yes
| metric first = Y
|single line = Yes
| single line = Y
|Jan record high C = 31.8
| Jan record high C = 31.8
|Feb record high C = 30.3
| Feb record high C = 30.3
|Mar record high C = 35.5
| Mar record high C = 35.5
|Apr record high C = 36.1
| Apr record high C = 36.1
|May record high C = 40.0
| May record high C = 40.0
|Jun record high C = 40.0
| Jun record high C = 40.0
|Jul record high C = 38.9
| Jul record high C = 38.9
|Aug record high C = 38.3
| Aug record high C = 38.3
|Sep record high C = 39.7
| Sep record high C = 39.7
|Oct record high C = 40.5
| Oct record high C = 40.5
|Nov record high C = 34.1
| Nov record high C = 34.1
|Dec record high C = 30.1
| Dec record high C = 30.1
|year record high C = 40.5
| year record high C = 40.5
| Jan high C = 23.2
| Feb high C = 23.6
| Mar high C = 26.6
| Apr high C = 27.8
| May high C = 30.5
| Jun high C = 31.9
| Jul high C = 31.6
| Aug high C = 32.9
| Sep high C = 32.1
| Oct high C = 31.0
| Nov high C = 27.9
| Dec high C = 24.8
|year high C = 28.7
| Jan mean C = 14.7
| Feb mean C = 16.2
| Mar mean C = 19.6
| Apr mean C = 21.8
| May mean C = 25.2
| Jun mean C = 26.8
| Jul mean C = 26.6
| Aug mean C = 27.3
| Sep mean C = 26.4
| Oct mean C = 25.1
| Nov mean C = 21.0
| Dec mean C = 16.4
|year mean C = 22.3
| Jan low C = 7.5
| Feb low C = 10.4
| Mar low C = 13.9
| Apr low C = 16.5
| May low C = 19.5
| Jun low C = 22.7
| Jul low C = 23.3
| Aug low C = 23.5
| Sep low C = 22.6
| Oct low C = 19.3
| Nov low C = 13.3
| Dec low C = 8.6
| year low C = 16.8
| Jan record low C = 1.1
| Feb record low C = 1.2
| Mar record low C = 7.1
| Apr record low C = 6.9
| May record low C = 9.9
| Jun record low C = 17.1
| Jul record low C = 17.1
| Aug record low C = 19.3
| Sep record low C = 18.9
| Oct record low C = 7.5
| Nov record low C = 3.5
| Dec record low C = 0.6
| year record low C = 0.6
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 46.3
| Feb rain mm = 76.0
| Mar rain mm = 144.3
| Apr rain mm = 326.0
| May rain mm = 290.9
| Jun rain mm = 462.9
| Jul rain mm = 710.7
| Aug rain mm = 429.5
| Sep rain mm = 343.9
| Oct rain mm = 181.5
| Nov rain mm = 20.0
| Dec rain mm = 31.3
| year rain mm = 3063.3
| Jan rain days = 4.3
| Feb rain days = 6.8
| Mar rain days = 9.6
| Apr rain days = 13.7
| May rain days = 13.7
| Jun rain days = 17.4
| Jul rain days = 20.1
| Aug rain days = 14.5
| Sep rain days = 12.5
| Oct rain days = 6.8
| Nov rain days = 2.1
| Dec rain days = 2.5
| year rain days = 124.0
| Jan humidity = 81
| Feb humidity = 80
| Mar humidity = 75
| Apr humidity = 77
| May humidity = 78
| Jun humidity = 83
| Jul humidity = 87
| Aug humidity = 84
| Sep humidity = 83
| Oct humidity = 76
| Nov humidity = 73
| Dec humidity = 77
|year humidity = 80
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals>
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| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Normals%20%281961-1990%29.pdf
| title = Station: Tezu Climatological Table 1961–1990
| work = Climatological Normals 1961–1990
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = July 2010
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| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = December 2016
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|Jan high C = 20.9
|Feb high C = 21.7
|Mar high C = 25.8
|Apr high C = 27.4
|May high C = 29.8
|Jun high C = 30.3
|Jul high C = 30.7
|Aug high C = 31.2
|Sep high C = 30.4
|Oct high C = 29.2
|Nov high C = 25.9
|Dec high C = 22.1
|year high C =

|Jan mean C = 14.6
|Feb mean C = 16.4
|Mar mean C = 20.2
|Apr mean C = 22.5
|May mean C = 25.3
|Jun mean C = 26.5
|Jul mean C = 27.2
|Aug mean C = 27.5
|Sep mean C = 26.7
|Oct mean C = 24.4
|Nov mean C = 19.9
|Dec mean C = 16.3
|year mean C =

|Jan low C = 8.4
|Feb low C = 11.2
|Mar low C = 14.6
|Apr low C = 17.7
|May low C = 20.9
|Jun low C = 22.7
|Jul low C = 23.8
|Aug low C = 23.8
|Sep low C = 23.1
|Oct low C = 19.6
|Nov low C = 14.0
|Dec low C = 10.5
|year low C =

|Jan record low C = 1.1
|Feb record low C = 1.2
|Mar record low C = 7.1
|Apr record low C = 6.9
|May record low C = 9.9
|Jun record low C = 17.1
|Jul record low C = 17.1
|Aug record low C = 19.3
|Sep record low C = 18.9
|Oct record low C = 7.5
|Nov record low C = 3.5
|Dec record low C = 0.6
|year record low C = 0.6

|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 36.2
|Feb precipitation mm = 62.5
|Mar precipitation mm = 111.4
|Apr precipitation mm = 190.4
|May precipitation mm = 267.4
|Jun precipitation mm = 572.2
|Jul precipitation mm = 663.4
|Aug precipitation mm = 565.6
|Sep precipitation mm = 384.8
|Oct precipitation mm = 161.0
|Nov precipitation mm = 25.7
|Dec precipitation mm = 17.4

|source 1 = Climate-data.org
|source 2 = Source: India Meteorological Department (record high and low up to 1990)
}}
[[File:Lohit View.jpg|thumb|232x232px|''Lohit View'']]
[[File:Lohit View.jpg|thumb|232x232px|''Lohit View'']]
[[File:Parshuram Kund.jpg|thumb|''Parshuram Kund'']]
[[File:Parshuram Kund.jpg|thumb|''Parshuram Kund'']]


==Transport==
==Transport==
{{see also | Future_of_rail_transport_in_India#Geo | l1= Geostrategic rail lines of India }}
The recently constructed [[Tezu Airport|airport at Tezu]] will be the first civilian airport of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. On Sep 22, 2017 the first successful test flight was conducted. Other nearest airports are at [[Dibrugarh Airport|Mohanbari]] (154&nbsp;km) and [[Guwahati]] ([[Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport]]). Tezu is linked with the adjacent state [[Assam]] by road. [[Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services]] (APSTS) and other privately owned vehicles provide seamless connectivity to Assam. Most of the vehicles provide connectivity to [[Tinsukia]], Assam. The nearest railway station is at [[Tinsukia]] (NTSK) which is linked to major parts of country like Guwahati, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, etc. A proposal to connect Tezu through broadgauge line from [[Murkongselek]] via [[Pasighat]] and extending up to [[Parshuram Kund]] was made. A preliminary engineering-traffic survey for this track has been completed.

The recently constructed [[Tezu Airport|airport at Tezu]] will be the first civilian airport of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. On Sep 22, 2017 the first successful test flight was conducted. Other nearest airports are at [[Dibrugarh Airport|Mohanbari]] (154&nbsp;km) and [[Guwahati]] ([[Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport]]). Tezu is linked with the adjacent state [[Assam]] by road. [[Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services]] (APSTS) and other privately owned vehicles provide seamless connectivity to Assam. Most of the vehicles provide connectivity to [[Tinsukia]], Assam. The nearest railway station is at [[Tinsukia]] (NTSK) which is linked to major parts of country like Guwahati, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, etc.

227&nbsp;km [[Murkongselek-Pasighat-Tezu-Rupai line]]<!-- Retain redlink as per wikiguidelines to encourage creation of article. --> is being undertake as a strategic project.<ref name=geos2>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-to-construct-strategic-railway-lines-along-border-with-china/story-g6P7JgLiSfK7F5WpVw1VTM.html India to construct strategic railway lines along border with China], Hindustan Times, 30 Nov 2016.</ref><ref name=geos4>[https://arunachalobserver.org/2019/01/05/2019-target-survey-3-strategic-rail-lines-along-china-border/ 2019 target to survey 3 strategic rail lines along China border], Arunachal Observer, January 5, 2019.</ref> As part of this project, a proposal to connect Tezu through broadgauge line from [[Murkongselek]] via [[Pasighat]] and extending up to [[Parshuram Kund]] was made. A preliminary engineering-traffic survey for this track has been completed, and land is being acquired as of 2020.


The newly constructed ''Lohit Bridge (2.9 KM)'' over the [[Lohit River]] at Alobarighat has also eased the connectivity of Tezu and other nearby towns with [[Assam]]. This bridge has helped Tezu in getting directly connected to [[Guwahati]] through bus service.
The newly constructed ''Lohit Bridge (2.9 KM)'' over the [[Lohit River]] at Alobarighat has also eased the connectivity of Tezu and other nearby towns with [[Assam]]. This bridge has helped Tezu in getting directly connected to [[Guwahati]] through bus service.


The strategic 2 lane '' Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu or Dhola-Sadiya bridge (9.15 KM)'' on Brahmaputra, which has reduce travel time between [[Assam]] and [[Arunachal Pradesh]] by four hours, has been operational since May 26th 2017.It is very crucial for defence purposes and is the longest river bridge in India.
The strategic 2 lane '' Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu or Dhola-Sadiya bridge (9.15 KM)'' on Brahmaputra, which has reduced travel time between [[Assam]] and [[Arunachal Pradesh]] by four hours, has been operational since May 26, 2017.It is very crucial for defence purposes and is the longest river bridge in India.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As per 2011 Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tezu had a population of 18,184 of which 9,743 are males while 8,441 are females. Population of children with age 0-6 is 2104 which is 11.57% of total population of Tezu. Tezu has an average literacy rate of 83.98%, higher than the state average of 65.38% and national average of 74.04%. Male literacy rate is around 88.29%, and female literacy rate is 78.94%. The female sex ratio is 866 against state average of 938. Moreover, child sex ratio in Tezu is around 968 compared to the state average of 972.
As per 2011 Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tezu had a population of 49.776 of which 26.365 are males while 23.441 are females . Tezu has an average literacy rate of 83.98%, higher than the state average of 65.38% and national average of 74.04%. Male literacy rate is around 88.29%, and female literacy rate is 78.94%. The female sex ratio is 866 against state average of 938. Moreover, child sex ratio in Tezu is around 968 compared to the state average of 972.
[[File:Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham).jpg|thumb|''Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) at Tengapani'']]
[[File:Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham).jpg|thumb|''Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) at Tengapani'']]
[[Hindu]]s consists around 75.57% of the total population while [[Muslim]], [[Christians|Christian]] and [[Sikhism|Sikh]] consists 7.43%, 8.24% and 0.29% respectively. [[Buddhism]] is around 5.41% and other religions are 2.91% of the total population.
[[Hindu]]s consists around 75.57% of the total population while [[Muslim]], [[Christians|Christian]] and [[Sikhism|Sikh]] consists 7.43%, 8.24% and 0.29% respectively. [[Buddhism]] is around 5.41% and other religions are 2.91% of the total population.


===Languages===
== Tibetan diaspora ==
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages spoken in Tezu Town (2011)<ref name="censusindia.gov.in">{{cite web | title=C-16: Population by mother tongue, Arunachal Pradesh2011 | website=India | date=2022-07-04 | url=http://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10194 | access-date=2023-07-23}}</ref>
|label1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|value1 = 18.55
|color1 = red
|label2 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]]
|value2 = 18.54
|color2 = yellow
|label3 = [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]
|value3 = 12.08
|color3 = orange
|label4 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|value4 = 10.36
|color4 = pink
|label5 = [[Idu Mishmi language|Mismi]]
|value5 = 9.84
|color5 = teal
|label6 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]]
|value6 = 8.58
|color6 = green
|label7 = Others
|value7 = 22.05
|color7 = blue
}}
According to Census 2011, [[Bengali language|Bengali]] is Spoken by
3,373 people, [[Nepali language|Nepali]] at 3,371 people, [[Bhojpuri Language|Bhojpuri]] by 2,197 people, [[Hindi language|Hindi]] at 1,884, [[Idu Mishmi language|Mismi]] by 1,790 people and [[Assamese language|Assamese]] at 1,561.


=== Tibetan diaspora ===
Tezu also has a sizeable population of [[Tibetan people|Tibetan]] community of about 1500 mostly residing in a settlement called by local name as Lama Camp, Tibetans settled here since the 1960s after fleeing Chinese persecution in their homeland [[Tibet]], till date they have maintained their own custom and tradition, they have built monasteries, health centre, nursing homes, schools etc. with funds from the government and other sources. Lama Camp is located in Tindolong about {{convert|6|km|0|abbr=on}} from Tezu Bazaar and has 5 camps each camp represent different regions of Tibet mainly [[Kham]], [[Kongpo]], Tsari and Pemako.

Tezu also has a sizeable population of [[Tibetan people|Tibetan]] community of about 1500 mostly residing in a settlement called by local name as Lama Camp, Tibetans settled here since the 1960s after fleeing Chinese persecution in their homeland [[Tibet]], till date they have maintained their own custom and tradition, they have built monasteries, health centres, nursing homes, schools etc. with funds from the government and other sources. Lama Camp is located in Tindolong about {{convert|6|km|0|abbr=on}} from Tezu Bazaar and has 5 camps each camp represent different regions of Tibet mainly [[Kham]], [[Kongpo]], Tsari and Pemako.


==Media and communications==
==Media and communications==
State-owned [[All India Radio]] has a local station in Tezu which transmits various programs of mass interest. Also, the local TV channel - Matai Communication broadcasts local news, shows and programs.
State-owned [[All India Radio]] has a local station in Tezu which transmits various programs of mass interest. Also, the local TV channel - Matai Communication broadcasts local news, shows and programs.

[[File:Indira gandhi govt. college.jpg|thumb|''Indira Gandhi Govt. College'']]
== Local cultural festivals ==
The major [[Mishmi people|Mishmi]] God is Ringyajabmalu and the major Mishmi festival is known as Tamladu puja.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} It is celebrated each year on 15 February.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} People from all communities and all walks of life are invited to join in the celebrations.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} The Holy [[Parshuram Kund]] is also nearby and thousands of Hindu pilgrims from all over India, and also from neighbouring countries, come to take a holy dip and wash away the sins of millions of births.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} This is accompanied with a fair at Tezu and takes place every year during the month of January.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}}

Tamladu, the main festival of the Digaru and [[Miju Mishmi]] community is celebrated with much gaiety at Tezu and all over the [[Lohit district]]. Other festivals such as [[Mopin]] (Adi festival), [[Sangken]] (Khamti & Singhpo tribe), Reh (Idu Mishmi festival), and [[Losar]] (Monpa festival) are also celebrated.

Other than this, [[Durga Puja]] (Dusshera), [[Kali Puja]], [[Ganesh Chaturthi]], etc. are also celebrated with much gaiety.


== Educational institutions ==
== Educational institutions ==
[[File:Indira gandhi govt. college.jpg|thumb|''Indira Gandhi Govt. College'']]
* Government Higher School, Tezu
* Government Higher School, Tezu
* Government Secondary School, Tezu
* Government Secondary School, Tezu
* Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tezu
* Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tezu
* Krick & Boury Memorial School
* Krick & Boury Memorial School
* Indira Gandhi Government College
* [[Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu|Indira Gandhi Government College]]
* Teacher's Training Institute ''(B.Ed College)''
* Teacher's Training Institute ''(B.Ed College)''
* Vivekananda kendriya vidyalaya,Tezu
* Vivekananda Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tezu
* VKV Tafragam,Tezu
* VKV Tafragam, Tezu
* Arun Jyoti school
* Arun Jyoti school
* Lohit Valley School
* Lohit Valley School
* Government secondary school Telluliang
* Government secondary school Telluliang
* VKV School


==References==
[9] ==References==
<references/>https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/assembly/arunachal-pradesh/tezu-constituency-result-2544
<references/>


==External links==
==External links==
*http://friends-of-ziro.blogspot.com
*[http://friends-of-ziro.blogspot.com zimin ziro]


[[Category:Cities and towns in Lohit district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Lohit district]]

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Tezu
Town
Tezu is located in Arunachal Pradesh
Tezu
Tezu
Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Tezu is located in India
Tezu
Tezu
Tezu (India)
Coordinates: 27°55′N 96°10′E / 27.92°N 96.17°E / 27.92; 96.17[1]
Country India
StateArunachal Pradesh
DistrictLohit
Established1946
Government
 • TypeDemocratic
 • BodyBharatiya Janata Party ( as per 2024)
 • Rank5th after Aalo, Pasighat, naharlagun, Itanagar
Elevation
185 m (607 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
18,184
 • Rank5th
 • Density17/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-AR
Vehicle registrationAR-11

Tezu is a census town and the headquarters of Lohit district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the fifth largest town in Arunachal Pradesh and one of its most developed.

Tezu is one of the 60 constituencies of Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh. The current MLA (2024) of Tezu constituency is Dr . Mahesh Chai, who defeated NPEP'S Karikho Kri with 2805 votes in the 2024 general election .

The town is known for its plain lands, dense forested areas, riverine and grorging rivers. Due to its close proximity to the hilly areas of Mishmi hills, The town also serves as the main logistical hub for the transportation of goods and commuter to Anjaw district

[2]

Geography

It has an average elevation of 185 metres (606 feet). It is situated on the bank of River Lohit.

Agriculture

The major agricultural products are mustard, ginger and oranges.[citation needed]

Climate

Climate data for Tezu (1961–1990, extremes 1969–1992)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 31.8
(89.2) 		30.3
(86.5) 		35.5
(95.9) 		36.1
(97.0) 		40.0
(104.0) 		40.0
(104.0) 		38.9
(102.0) 		38.3
(100.9) 		39.7
(103.5) 		40.5
(104.9) 		34.1
(93.4) 		30.1
(86.2) 		40.5
(104.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23.2
(73.8) 		23.6
(74.5) 		26.6
(79.9) 		27.8
(82.0) 		30.5
(86.9) 		31.9
(89.4) 		31.6
(88.9) 		32.9
(91.2) 		32.1
(89.8) 		31.0
(87.8) 		27.9
(82.2) 		24.8
(76.6) 		28.7
(83.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 14.7
(58.5) 		16.2
(61.2) 		19.6
(67.3) 		21.8
(71.2) 		25.2
(77.4) 		26.8
(80.2) 		26.6
(79.9) 		27.3
(81.1) 		26.4
(79.5) 		25.1
(77.2) 		21.0
(69.8) 		16.4
(61.5) 		22.3
(72.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 7.5
(45.5) 		10.4
(50.7) 		13.9
(57.0) 		16.5
(61.7) 		19.5
(67.1) 		22.7
(72.9) 		23.3
(73.9) 		23.5
(74.3) 		22.6
(72.7) 		19.3
(66.7) 		13.3
(55.9) 		8.6
(47.5) 		16.8
(62.2)
Record low °C (°F) 1.1
(34.0) 		1.2
(34.2) 		7.1
(44.8) 		6.9
(44.4) 		9.9
(49.8) 		17.1
(62.8) 		17.1
(62.8) 		19.3
(66.7) 		18.9
(66.0) 		7.5
(45.5) 		3.5
(38.3) 		0.6
(33.1) 		0.6
(33.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 46.3
(1.82) 		76.0
(2.99) 		144.3
(5.68) 		326.0
(12.83) 		290.9
(11.45) 		462.9
(18.22) 		710.7
(27.98) 		429.5
(16.91) 		343.9
(13.54) 		181.5
(7.15) 		20.0
(0.79) 		31.3
(1.23) 		3,063.3
(120.60)
Average rainy days 4.3 6.8 9.6 13.7 13.7 17.4 20.1 14.5 12.5 6.8 2.1 2.5 124.0
Average relative humidity (%) 81 80 75 77 78 83 87 84 83 76 73 77 80
Source: India Meteorological Department[3][4]
Lohit View
Parshuram Kund

Transport

See also: Geostrategic rail lines of India

The recently constructed airport at Tezu will be the first civilian airport of Arunachal Pradesh. On Sep 22, 2017 the first successful test flight was conducted. Other nearest airports are at Mohanbari (154 km) and Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport). Tezu is linked with the adjacent state Assam by road. Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS) and other privately owned vehicles provide seamless connectivity to Assam. Most of the vehicles provide connectivity to Tinsukia, Assam. The nearest railway station is at Tinsukia (NTSK) which is linked to major parts of country like Guwahati, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, etc.

227 km Murkongselek-Pasighat-Tezu-Rupai line is being undertake as a strategic project.[5][6] As part of this project, a proposal to connect Tezu through broadgauge line from Murkongselek via Pasighat and extending up to Parshuram Kund was made. A preliminary engineering-traffic survey for this track has been completed, and land is being acquired as of 2020.

The newly constructed Lohit Bridge (2.9 KM) over the Lohit River at Alobarighat has also eased the connectivity of Tezu and other nearby towns with Assam. This bridge has helped Tezu in getting directly connected to Guwahati through bus service.

The strategic 2 lane Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu or Dhola-Sadiya bridge (9.15 KM) on Brahmaputra, which has reduced travel time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh by four hours, has been operational since May 26, 2017.It is very crucial for defence purposes and is the longest river bridge in India.

Demographics

As per 2011 Indian census,[7] Tezu had a population of 49.776 of which 26.365 are males while 23.441 are females . Tezu has an average literacy rate of 83.98%, higher than the state average of 65.38% and national average of 74.04%. Male literacy rate is around 88.29%, and female literacy rate is 78.94%. The female sex ratio is 866 against state average of 938. Moreover, child sex ratio in Tezu is around 968 compared to the state average of 972.

Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) at Tengapani

Hindus consists around 75.57% of the total population while Muslim, Christian and Sikh consists 7.43%, 8.24% and 0.29% respectively. Buddhism is around 5.41% and other religions are 2.91% of the total population.

Languages

Languages spoken in Tezu Town (2011)[8]

  Bengali (18.55%)
  Nepali (18.54%)
  Bhojpuri (12.08%)
  Hindi (10.36%)
  Mismi (9.84%)
  Assamese (8.58%)
  Others (22.05%)

According to Census 2011, Bengali is Spoken by 3,373 people, Nepali at 3,371 people, Bhojpuri by 2,197 people, Hindi at 1,884, Mismi by 1,790 people and Assamese at 1,561.

Tibetan diaspora

Tezu also has a sizeable population of Tibetan community of about 1500 mostly residing in a settlement called by local name as Lama Camp, Tibetans settled here since the 1960s after fleeing Chinese persecution in their homeland Tibet, till date they have maintained their own custom and tradition, they have built monasteries, health centres, nursing homes, schools etc. with funds from the government and other sources. Lama Camp is located in Tindolong about 6 km (4 mi) from Tezu Bazaar and has 5 camps each camp represent different regions of Tibet mainly Kham, Kongpo, Tsari and Pemako.

Media and communications

State-owned All India Radio has a local station in Tezu which transmits various programs of mass interest. Also, the local TV channel - Matai Communication broadcasts local news, shows and programs.

Local cultural festivals

The major Mishmi God is Ringyajabmalu and the major Mishmi festival is known as Tamladu puja.[citation needed] It is celebrated each year on 15 February.[citation needed] People from all communities and all walks of life are invited to join in the celebrations.[citation needed] The Holy Parshuram Kund is also nearby and thousands of Hindu pilgrims from all over India, and also from neighbouring countries, come to take a holy dip and wash away the sins of millions of births.[citation needed] This is accompanied with a fair at Tezu and takes place every year during the month of January.[citation needed]

Tamladu, the main festival of the Digaru and Miju Mishmi community is celebrated with much gaiety at Tezu and all over the Lohit district. Other festivals such as Mopin (Adi festival), Sangken (Khamti & Singhpo tribe), Reh (Idu Mishmi festival), and Losar (Monpa festival) are also celebrated.

Other than this, Durga Puja (Dusshera), Kali Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc. are also celebrated with much gaiety.

Educational institutions

Indira Gandhi Govt. College
  • Government Higher School, Tezu
  • Government Secondary School, Tezu
  • Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tezu
  • Krick & Boury Memorial School
  • Indira Gandhi Government College
  • Teacher's Training Institute (B.Ed College)
  • Vivekananda Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tezu
  • VKV Tafragam, Tezu
  • Arun Jyoti school
  • Lohit Valley School
  • Government secondary school Telluliang

[9] ==References==

  1. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Tezu, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  2. ^ "Tezu MLA". Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Station: Tezu Climatological Table 1961–1990" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1961–1990. India Meteorological Department. July 2010. pp. 801–802. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M22. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  5. ^ India to construct strategic railway lines along border with China, Hindustan Times, 30 Nov 2016.
  6. ^ 2019 target to survey 3 strategic rail lines along China border, Arunachal Observer, January 5, 2019.
  7. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  8. ^ "C-16: Population by mother tongue, Arunachal Pradesh2011". India. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2023.

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