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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 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 (May 2019) of Tezu constituency is | Tezu is one of the 60 constituencies of [[Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh]]. The current MLA (May 2019) of Tezu constituency is [[Karikho Kri]]. He is an independent candidate.<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 metres (606 feet). It is situated on the bank of River Lohit. | 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 metres (606 feet). It is situated on the bank of River Lohit. | ||
== | ==Agriculture== | ||
The major agricultural products are mustard, ginger and oranges.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} | |||
==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
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[[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=== | ===Languages=== | ||
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|caption = Languages spoken in Tezu Town (2011)<ref name="censusindia.gov.in">https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1200.XLSX</ref> | |caption = Languages spoken in Tezu Town (2011)<ref name="censusindia.gov.in">https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1200.XLSX {{Bare URL spreadsheet|date=April 2022}}</ref> | ||
|label1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] | |label1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] | ||
|value1 = 18.55 | |value1 = 18.55 | ||
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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. | 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 == | === 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 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. | 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. | ||
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==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. | ||
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== 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 | ||