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	{{Infobox settlement		{{Infobox settlement
	\| name = Tezpur		\| name = Tezpur
			\| official_name = <!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per WP:INDICSCRIPT policy. -->
	\| other_name =		\| other_name =
	\| settlement_type = ~~Town~~		\| settlement_type = City
	\| image_skyline = {{Photomontage		\| image_skyline = {{Photomontage
	\| photo1a = Agnigarh Hill, Tezpur.JPG		\| photo1a = Agnigarh Hill, Tezpur.JPG
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	\| image_alt =		\| image_alt =
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	\| nickname = ~~City of Eternal Romance~~		\| nickname =
	\| map_alt =		\| map_alt =
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	\| area_total_km2 = 40		\| area_total_km2 = 40
	\| elevation_footnotes =		\| elevation_footnotes =
	\| elevation_m = 48		\| elevation_m = 48-121
	\| population_total = 1,02,505		\| population_total = 1,02,505
	\| population_as_of = 2011		\| population_as_of = 2011
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	\| population_density_km2 = auto		\| population_density_km2 = auto
	\| population_demonym =		\| population_demonym =
	\| population_footnotes = <ref>https://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/183-tezpur.html</ref>		\| population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/183-tezpur.html\|title = Tezpur Metropolitan Urban Region Population 2011-2021 Census}}</ref>
	\| demographics_type1 = Languages		\| demographics_type1 = Languages
	\| demographics1_title1 = Official		\| demographics1_title1 = Official
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	\| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN\|IN-AS]]		\| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN\|IN-AS]]
	\| footnotes =		\| footnotes =
	~~\| official_name = তেজপুৰ~~
	}}		}}

	'''Tezpur ~~(অসমীয়া: তেজপুৰ)~~''' ({{IPAc-en\|t\|ɛ\|z\|ˈ\|p\|ʊər}}) is a ~~town~~ and urban agglomeration in [[Sonitpur district]], [[Assam]] state, India. Tezpur is located on the banks of the river [[Brahmaputra]], {{convert\|175\|km\|mi\|0}} northeast of [[Guwahati]], and is the largest of the north bank ~~towns~~ with a population exceeding 100,000 as per Metropolitan Census 2011.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/183-tezpur.html\|title=Tezpur Metropolitan Urban Region Population 2011 Census\|website=www.census2011.co.in\|access-date=2018-10-08}}</ref>		'''Tezpur''' ({{IPAc-en\|t\|ɛ\|z\|ˈ\|p\|ʊər}}) is a city and urban agglomeration in [[Sonitpur district]], [[Assam]] state, India. Tezpur is located on the banks of the river [[Brahmaputra]], {{convert\|175\|km\|mi\|0}} northeast of [[Guwahati]], and is the largest of the north bank cities with a population exceeding 100,000 as per Metropolitan Census 2011.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/183-tezpur.html\|title=Tezpur Metropolitan Urban Region Population 2011 Census\|website=www.census2011.co.in\|access-date=2018-10-08}}</ref>

	== Tourism ==		== Tourism ==
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	* [[Agnigarh]]: This hillock on bank of river Brahmaputra is the site of legendary romance of princess [[Uṣā\|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 of Agnigarh.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Agnigarh {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/agnigarh\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>		* [[Agnigarh]]: This hillock on bank of river Brahmaputra is the site of legendary romance of princess [[Uṣā\|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 of Agnigarh.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Agnigarh {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/agnigarh\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
	* [[Mahabhairav Temple]]: The ancient temple of Mahabhairab stands to the north of Tezpur town. ~~This~~ temple is believed to have been established by king Bana with a Siva lingam. Formerly, this temple was built of stone but the present one is built of concrete. During the later years, the Ahom kings donated devottar land for the Temple and Pujaris and Paiks were appointed to look after the temple.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Mahabhairab Temple {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/mahabhairab-temple\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>		* [[Mahabhairav Temple]]: The ancient temple of Mahabhairab stands to the north of Tezpur town. According to legend, the temple is believed to have been established by king Bana with a Siva lingam. Formerly, this temple was built of stone but the present one is built of concrete. During the later years, the Ahom kings donated devottar land for the Temple and Pujaris and Paiks were appointed to look after the temple.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Mahabhairab Temple {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/mahabhairab-temple\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
	* [[Chitralekha (deity)\|Chitralekha]] Udyan (Cole Park): It is one of the most beautiful places in Tezpur. Established by a British Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Cole in 1906, the park has two massive ornamented stone pillars, and other sculptural remnants . It was renovated and revitalized in 1996 under the stewardship of the then Deputy Commissioner, Mr. M.G.V.K.Bhanu, IAS. It has water sports facility, walk ways, restaurant and open air stage.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Chitralekha Udyan (Cole Park) {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/chitralekha-udyan-cole-park\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>		* [[Chitralekha (deity)\|Chitralekha]] Udyan (Cole Park): It is one of the most beautiful places in Tezpur. Established by a British Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Cole in 1906, the park has two massive ornamented stone pillars, and other sculptural remnants . It was renovated and revitalized in 1996 under the stewardship of the then Deputy Commissioner, Mr. M.G.V.K.Bhanu, IAS. It has water sports facility, walk ways, restaurant and open air stage.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Chitralekha Udyan (Cole Park) {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/chitralekha-udyan-cole-park\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
	* Padum Pukhuri: This is a beautiful lake with an island. The island has been developed into a beautiful park with a musical fountain. There is an iron bridge to take you to the island. On the lake one can boat.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Padum Pukhuri {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/padum-pukhuri\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>		* Padum Pukhuri: This is a beautiful lake with an island. The island has been developed into a beautiful park with a musical fountain. There is an iron bridge to take you to the island. On the lake one can boat.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Padum Pukhuri {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/padum-pukhuri\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
	* Trimurty Udyan: This is a park along Borpukhuri. This has been named after the three jewels of Assamese culture: Rupkowar [[Jyoti Prasad Agarwala\|Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla]], Kalaguru [[Bishnu Prasad Rabha]] and Natasurjya [[Phani Sarma]]h.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Trimurty Udyan {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/trimurty-udyan\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>		* Trimurty Udyan: This is a park along Borpukhuri. This has been named after the three jewels of Assamese culture: Rupkowar [[Jyoti Prasad Agarwala\|Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla]], Kalaguru [[Bishnu Prasad Rabha]] and Natasurjya [[Phani Sarma]]h.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Trimurty Udyan {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/trimurty-udyan\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
	* Rudrapada Temple: To the east of Tezpur town, on the bank of river Brahmaputra the Rudrapada temple is situated. It is believed that Rudra ( Lord Shiva ) had left the print of his left foot (pada) on a stone found in the temple. It is believed that Mahadeva showed his real self to king Bana here. Rudrapada temple was later built by Siva Singha in the year 1730 ~~A.D~~. The main temple was destroyed, due to erosion of river Brahmaputra.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rudrapada Temple {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/rudrapada-temple\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>		* Rudrapada Temple: To the east of Tezpur town, on the bank of river Brahmaputra the Rudrapada temple is situated. It is believed that Rudra ( Lord Shiva ) had left the print of his left foot (pada) on a stone found in the temple. It is believed that Mahadeva showed his real self to king Bana here. Rudrapada temple was later built by [[Sutanphaa\|Siva Singha]] in the year 1730. The main temple was destroyed, due to erosion of river Brahmaputra.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rudrapada Temple {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/rudrapada-temple\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
	* 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.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Bhomoraguri {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/bhomoraguri\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>		* 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.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Bhomoraguri {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/bhomoraguri\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
	* Bamuni Hills: The ruins of Bamuni Hills are famous for their exemplary artistic finesse. The sculptural remains date back to the ninth and tenth century A.D.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Bamuni Hills {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/bamuni-hills\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>		* Bamuni Hills: The ruins of Bamuni Hills are famous for their exemplary artistic finesse. The sculptural remains date back to the ninth and tenth century A.D.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Bamuni Hills {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/bamuni-hills\|access-date=2020-06-08\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
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	== Climate ==		== Climate ==
	The average temperature in summer is around {{convert\|36\|C}} while the average winter temperature is around {{convert\|13\|C}}.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Tezpur-weather-averages/Assam/IN.aspx\|title=Tezpur, India Weather Averages - Monthly Average High and Low Temperature - Average Precipitation and Rainfall days - World Weather Online\|access-date=2 February 2015}}</ref>		The average high temperature in summer is around {{convert\|31\|C}} while the average winter low temperature is around {{convert\|13\|C}}.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Tezpur-weather-averages/Assam/IN.aspx\|title=Tezpur, India Weather Averages - Monthly Average High and Low Temperature - Average Precipitation and Rainfall days - World Weather Online\|access-date=2 February 2015}}</ref>
	{{Weather box		{{Weather box
	\| location = Tezpur (1981–2010, extremes 1901–present)		\| location = Tezpur (1981–2010, extremes 1901–present)
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	\|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060504181808/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S03/AS_ACPC.pdf		\|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060504181808/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S03/AS_ACPC.pdf
	\|archive-date = 2006-05-04		\|archive-date = 2006-05-04
	}}</ref>		}}</ref> The current member of parliament from Tezpur constituency is Mr. Pallab Lochan Das.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Result for 9-Tezpur HPC (Lok Sabha) Election 2019 {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India\|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/result-for-9-tezpur-hpc-lok-sabha-election-2019#:~:text=The%20BJP%20candidate%20of%209,margin%20of%202,42,841%20votes.\|access-date=2022-01-11\|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>

	== Notable people ==		== Notable people ==
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	*[[Ananda Chandra Agarwala]]		*[[Ananda Chandra Agarwala]]
	*[[Hem Barua (Tyagbir)\|Hem Barua]]		*[[Hem Barua (Tyagbir)\|Hem Barua]]
			* [[Nipon Goswami]]
			* [[Chetana Das]]
			* [[George Baker (Indian actor)\|George Baker]]
			* [[Somnath Chatterjee]]

	==See also==		==See also==

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| image_skyline = {{Photomontage
| photo1a = Agnigarh Hill, Tezpur.JPG
| photo2a = Mahabhairab temple, Tezpur.jpg
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| governing_body = Tezpur Municipality Board
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| population_rank = 8th
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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'''Tezpur (অসমীয়া: তেজপুৰ)''' ({{IPAc-en|t|ɛ|z|ˈ|p|ʊər}}) is a town and urban agglomeration in [[Sonitpur district]], [[Assam]] state, India. Tezpur is located on the banks of the river [[Brahmaputra]], {{convert|175|km|mi|0}} northeast of [[Guwahati]], and is the largest of the north bank towns with a population exceeding 100,000 as per Metropolitan Census 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/183-tezpur.html|title=Tezpur Metropolitan Urban Region Population 2011 Census|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2018-10-08}}</ref>

== Tourism ==
Tezpur has several places to visit:

* [[Agnigarh]]: This hillock on bank of river Brahmaputra is the site of legendary romance of princess [[Uṣā|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 of Agnigarh.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Agnigarh {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/agnigarh|access-date=2020-06-08|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
* [[Mahabhairav Temple]]: The ancient temple of Mahabhairab stands to the north of Tezpur town. This temple is believed to have been established by king Bana with a Siva lingam. Formerly, this temple was built of stone but the present one is built of concrete. During the later years, the Ahom kings donated devottar land for the Temple and Pujaris and Paiks were appointed to look after the temple.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mahabhairab Temple {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/mahabhairab-temple|access-date=2020-06-08|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
* [[Chitralekha (deity)|Chitralekha]] Udyan (Cole Park): It is one of the most beautiful places in Tezpur. Established by a British Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Cole in 1906, the park has two massive ornamented stone pillars, and other sculptural remnants . It was renovated and revitalized in 1996 under the stewardship of the then Deputy Commissioner, Mr. M.G.V.K.Bhanu, IAS. It has water sports facility, walk ways, restaurant and open air stage.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chitralekha Udyan (Cole Park) {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/chitralekha-udyan-cole-park|access-date=2020-06-08|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
* Padum Pukhuri: This is a beautiful lake with an island. The island has been developed into a beautiful park with a musical fountain. There is an iron bridge to take you to the island. On the lake one can boat.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Padum Pukhuri {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/padum-pukhuri|access-date=2020-06-08|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
* Trimurty Udyan: This is a park along Borpukhuri. This has been named after the three jewels of Assamese culture: Rupkowar [[Jyoti Prasad Agarwala|Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla]], Kalaguru [[Bishnu Prasad Rabha]] and Natasurjya [[Phani Sarma]]h.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Trimurty Udyan {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/trimurty-udyan|access-date=2020-06-08|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
* Rudrapada Temple: To the east of Tezpur town, on the bank of river Brahmaputra the Rudrapada temple is situated. It is believed that Rudra ( Lord Shiva ) had left the print of his left foot (pada) on a stone found in the temple. It is believed that Mahadeva showed his real self to king Bana here. Rudrapada temple was later built by Siva Singha in the year 1730 A.D. The main temple was destroyed, due to erosion of river Brahmaputra.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rudrapada Temple {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/rudrapada-temple|access-date=2020-06-08|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
* 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhomoraguri {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/bhomoraguri|access-date=2020-06-08|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
* Bamuni Hills: The ruins of Bamuni Hills are famous for their exemplary artistic finesse. The sculptural remains date back to the ninth and tenth century A.D.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bamuni Hills {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/bamuni-hills|access-date=2020-06-08|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>
* The Hazara Pukhuri: It is a large tank in name of Harjar Varman in Tezpur. It was excavated in the early part of the 9th century.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Hazara Pukhuri {{!}} Sonitpur District {{!}} Government Of Assam, India|url=https://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/the-hazara-pukhuri|access-date=2020-06-08|website=sonitpur.gov.in}}</ref>

== Climate ==
The average temperature in summer is around {{convert|36|C}} while the average winter temperature is around {{convert|13|C}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Tezpur-weather-averages/Assam/IN.aspx|title=Tezpur, India Weather Averages - Monthly Average High and Low Temperature - Average Precipitation and Rainfall days - World Weather Online|access-date=2 February 2015}}</ref>
{{Weather box
| location = Tezpur (1981–2010, extremes 1901–present)
| metric first = Yes
| single line = Yes
| width = auto
| Jan record high C = 28.8
| Feb record high C = 33.2
| Mar record high C = 38.2
| Apr record high C = 38.7
| May record high C = 39.1
| Jun record high C = 39.4
| Jul record high C = 39.5
| Aug record high C = 39.5
| Sep record high C = 38.9
| Oct record high C = 37.9
| Nov record high C = 34.3
| Dec record high C = 33.9
|year record high C = 39.5
| Jan high C = 23.5
| Feb high C = 25.8
| Mar high C = 29.0
| Apr high C = 29.4
| May high C = 30.8
| Jun high C = 31.7
| Jul high C = 31.5
| Aug high C = 32.1
| Sep high C = 31.4
| Oct high C = 30.5
| Nov high C = 28.0
| Dec high C = 24.6
| year high C = 29.0
| Jan low C = 11.4
| Feb low C = 13.8
| Mar low C = 17.1
| Apr low C = 19.8
| May low C = 22.4
| Jun low C = 24.6
| Jul low C = 25.2
| Aug low C = 25.4
| Sep low C = 24.5
| Oct low C = 21.7
| Nov low C = 16.6
| Dec low C = 12.6
| year low C = 19.6
| Jan record low C = 5.6
| Feb record low C = 6.1
| Mar record low C = 10.0
| Apr record low C = 12.2
| May record low C = 14.4
| Jun record low C = 17.6
| Jul record low C = 21.2
| Aug record low C = 20.3
| Sep record low C = 19.9
| Oct record low C = 14.5
| Nov record low C = 10.6
| Dec record low C = 6.1
|year record low C = 5.6
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 11.4
| Feb rain mm = 24.9
| Mar rain mm = 50.2
| Apr rain mm = 178.7
| May rain mm = 259.4
| Jun rain mm = 312.9
| Jul rain mm = 323.9
| Aug rain mm = 293.8
| Sep rain mm = 236.3
| Oct rain mm = 117.1
| Nov rain mm = 19.0
| Dec rain mm = 9.7
|year rain mm = 1837.4
| Jan rain days = 1.3
| Feb rain days = 2.3
| Mar rain days = 4.8
| Apr rain days = 12.3
| May rain days = 13.6
| Jun rain days = 15.3
| Jul rain days = 16.1
| Aug rain days = 13.7
| Sep rain days = 12.8
| Oct rain days = 5.6
| Nov rain days = 1.4
| Dec rain days = 1.0
|year rain days = 100.3
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 69
| Feb humidity = 62
| Mar humidity = 57
| Apr humidity = 69
| May humidity = 73
| Jun humidity = 79
| Jul humidity = 81
| Aug humidity = 81
| Sep humidity = 83
| Oct humidity = 81
| Nov humidity = 77
| Dec humidity = 74
|year humidity = 74
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals>
{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| archive-date = 5 February 2020
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| title = Station: Tezpur Climatological Table 1981–2010
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = January 2015
| pages = 735–736
| access-date = 6 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=IMDextremes>
{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
| archive-date = 5 February 2020
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = December 2016
| page = M31
| access-date = 6 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=IMDcityweather>
{{cite web
| url = http://city.imd.gov.in/citywx/extreme/FEB/tezpur2.htm
| title = Tezpur Climatological Table 1971–2000
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| access-date = 6 February 2020}}</ref>
}}

== Demography ==
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages spoken in Tezpur city (2011)<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX</ref>
|label1 = [[Assamese language|Assamese]]
|value1 = 39.84
|color1 = brown
|label2 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|value2 = 18.24
|color2 = orange
|label3 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|value3 = 10.78
|color3 = yellow
|label4 = Others
|value4 = 31.14
|color4 = blue
}}
Tezpur city (M.C) area have a population of 102,505 as per 2011 census. [[Assamese language|Assamese]] is Spoken by 40,837 people, [[Bengali language|Bengali]] at 18,696, [[Hindi language|Hindi]] at 11,050 and 31,920 people speaks other languages.<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX</ref>

==Government sector==
Tezpur is part of [[Tezpur (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S03/AS_ACPC.pdf
|title = List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies
|access-date = 2008-10-06
|work = Assam
|publisher = Election Commission of India
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060504181808/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S03/AS_ACPC.pdf
|archive-date = 2006-05-04
}}</ref>

== Notable people ==
*[[Charles Alexander Bruce]]
*
*[[Jyoti Prasad Agarwala]]
*[[Bishnu Prasad Rabha]]
*[[Phani Sarma]]
*[[Ananda Chandra Agarwala]]
*[[Hem Barua (Tyagbir)|Hem Barua]]

==See also==
* [[Jamugurihat]]
* [[Northeast India]]
* [[North Eastern Council]]
* [[Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Tezpur}}
* [http://sonitpur.gov.in Sonitpur District]

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