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* [[Binanda Chandra Barua]], famous Assamese poet and author. | * [[Binanda Chandra Barua]], famous Assamese poet and author. | ||
==Notable Places to Visit Nearby== | ==Notable Places to Visit Nearby== | ||
* Sri Sri Auniati Satra, Kaliapani (6 km away). | * Sri Sri Auniati Satra, Kaliapani (6 km away). | ||
* [[Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar]] (12 km away). | * [[Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar]] (12 km away). | ||
* Lachit Borphukan's Maidam, tomb of the National Hero of Assam [[Lachit Borphukan]] (12 km away). | * Lachit Borphukan's Maidam, tomb of the National Hero of Assam [[Lachit Borphukan]] (12 km away). | ||
* Jhanjimukh, mouth of the river Jhanji in the [[Brahmaputra]], a place full of natural beauty and a small picnic spot (12 km away). | * Jhanjimukh, mouth of the river Jhanji in the [[Brahmaputra]], a place full of natural beauty and a small picnic spot (12 km away). | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:02, 11 December 2022
Teok | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Teok Location in Assam, India  Teok Teok (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°50′27″N 94°25′30″E / 26.84083°N 94.42500°ECoordinates: 26°50′27″N 94°25′30″E / 26.84083°N 94.42500°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Jorhat |
| Subdivision | Jorhat |
| Government | |
| • Body | Teok Municipal Board |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 785112 |
| Telephone code | 0376 |
| Vehicle registration | AS 03 |
Teok is a small town situated in the Jorhat district of Assam, India. It is at a distance of about 20 kilometres from Jorhat city. The term 'Teok' is derived from the Tai languages. It literally means – ‘The place of milk and ghee’.
Transport[edit | edit source]
The National Highway 37 passes through Teok and connects it to other places of Assam. There is an Assam State Transport Corporation bus station. Jorhat Airport is the nearest airport to Teok. Teok is well connected with Mariani Junction Railway Station, Selenghat Railway Station and Amguri Railway Station.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Schools
- Teok Rajabari Higher Secondary School (টীয়ক ৰজাবাৰী উচ্চতৰ মাধ্যমিক বিদ্যালয়)
- Holy Flower Senior Secondary School, Teok
- Jyoti Vidyapith, Teok
- Teok High School
- Ben Garden High School, Teok
- Teok Girls' Higher Secondary School
- Teok Jatiya Vidyalaya
- Holy Flower Senior Secondary School, Teok
- Teok Girls' Higher Secondary School
- Teok Rajabari Govt Junior Basic School
- Jogduar High School
- Junior Colleges and College
- Teok Junior College
- Renu Borah Memorial Academy, Teok
- Jnanpith Academy, Teok
- Chandra Kamal Bezbaruah College, Teok[1]
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
- First Referral Unit (F.R.U.), Teok
Politics[edit | edit source]
Teok is part of Jorhat (Lok Sabha constituency) and AGP's Renupoma Rajkhowa is the current MLA of Teok (Vidhan Sabha constituency).
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Binanda Chandra Barua, famous Assamese poet and author.
Notable Places to Visit Nearby[edit | edit source]
- Sri Sri Auniati Satra, Kaliapani (6 km away).
- Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar (12 km away).
- Lachit Borphukan's Maidam, tomb of the National Hero of Assam Lachit Borphukan (12 km away).
- Jhanjimukh, mouth of the river Jhanji in the Brahmaputra, a place full of natural beauty and a small picnic spot (12 km away).
References[edit | edit source]
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