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| governing_body                  = Tinsukia Municipal Board
| governing_body                  = Tinsukia Municipal Board
| leader_title1                  = [[Chairman]]
| leader_title1                  = [[Chairman]]
| leader_name1                    = Sri Jayanta Baruah, [[BJP]]
| leader_name1                    = Sri Pabitra Gogoi, [[BJP]]
| leader_title2                  = Deputy Commissioner
| leader_title2                  = Deputy Commissioner
| leader_name2                    = Sri Pawar Narsing Sambhaji, [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]
| leader_name2                    = Sri Swapneel Paul, [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]
| leader_title3                  = Superintendent Of Police
| leader_title3                  = Superintendent Of Police
| leader_name3                    = Sri Debojit Deuri, [[Indian Police Service|APS]]
| leader_name3                    = Sri Gurav Abhijit Dilip, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
| unit_pref         
| unit_pref        = Metric
= Metric
| area_footnotes                  = <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tinsukiamb.org.in/about.php|title=TMB &#124; Tinsukia Municipality Board|website=www.tinsukiamb.org.in}}</ref>
| area_footnotes                  = <ref>{{cite web|title=Tinsukia City|url=https://www.tinsukiamb.org.in/about.php}}</ref>
| area_total_km2                  = 30
| area_total_km2                  = 30
| area_rank                      = 7th in Assam
| area_rank                      = 7th in Assam
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| population_total                = 126,389
| population_total                = 126,389
| population_as_of                = 2011
| population_as_of                = 2011
| population_footnotes            = <ref>http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=298235 {{Dead link|date=May 2022}}</ref>
| population_footnotes            = <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=298235 |title=Census of India: Search Details |access-date=31 May 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924104954/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=298235 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| population_density_km2          = 4200
| population_density_km2          = 4200
| population_rank                = 7th in Assam
| population_rank                = 7th in Assam
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| footnotes                      =  
}}
}}
'''Tinsukia''' (Pron: ˌtɪnˈsʊkiə) is an industrial town. It is situated {{convert|480|km|mi|0}} north-east of [[Guwahati]] and {{convert|84|km|mi|0}} away from the border with [[Arunachal Pradesh]].
'''Tinsukia''' (Pron: ˌtɪnˈsʊkiə) is an industrial town. It is situated {{convert|480|km|mi|0}} north-east of [[Guwahati]] and {{convert|84|km|mi|0}} away from the border with [[Arunachal Pradesh]].Tinsukia serves as the headquarters of the [[Moran Autonomous Council]], which is the governing council of the [[Moran people|Morans]] (An indigenous tribal group found predominantly in the Tinsukia district and neighbouring Arunachal pradesh).


It is the administrative headquarters of [[Tinsukia District]] of [[Assam]], [[India]].
It is the administrative headquarters of [[Tinsukia District]] of [[Assam]], India.


== History ==
== History ==
During the reign of [[Sudangphaa]] (1397-1407), the relatively small [[Ahom kingdom]] was attacked by [[Mongkawng|Mong Kawng]], a [[Shan State|Shan state]] in what is today [[Upper Myanmar|Upper Burma]]. A Mong Kwang army sent under General Ta-chin-Pao advanced upto Tipam but was subsequently defeated and pushed back as far as the Kham Jang territory.{{sfn|Phukan|1991|p=891}} The generals of the two armies conducted a peace treaty on the shore of the [[Lake of No Return|Nong Jake lake]] and in accordance with the Tai custom dipped their hands in the lake, fixing the boundary of the two kingdoms at [[Patkai|Patkai hills]].{{sfn|Phukan|1991|p=891}}
During the reign of [[Sudangphaa]] (1397-1407), the relatively small [[Ahom kingdom]] was attacked by [[Mongkawng|Mong Kawng]], a [[Shan State|Shan state]] in what is today [[Upper Myanmar|Upper Burma]]. A Mong Kwang army sent under General Ta-chin-Pao advanced up to Tipam but was subsequently defeated and pushed back as far as the [[Kachin state|Kham Jang]] territory.{{sfn|Phukan|1991|p=891}} The generals of the two armies conducted a peace treaty on the shore of the [[Lake of No Return|Nong Jake lake]] and in accordance with the Tai custom dipped their hands in the lake, fixing the boundary of the two kingdoms at [[Patkai|Patkai hills]].{{sfn|Phukan|1991|p=891}}


Tinsukia is the site of ''Bengmara'', which was originally known as ''Changmai Pathar''. It was the capital of the [[Matak rajya|Matak kingdom]] which was founded by Swargadeo [[Sarbananada Singha|Sarbananda Singha]].<ref name=NIC>{{cite web|title=Tinsukia|url=http://www.tinsukia.nic.in/bangmara.asp|access-date=2 May 2012}}</ref>
Tinsukia is the site of ''Bengmara'', which was originally known as ''Changmai Pathar''. It was the capital of the [[Matak rajya|Matak kingdom]] which was founded by Swargadeo [[Sarbananada Singha|Sarbananda Singha]].<ref name=NIC>{{cite web|title=Tinsukia|url=http://www.tinsukia.nic.in/bangmara.asp|access-date=2 May 2012}}</ref>
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==Geography==
==Geography==
Tinsukia is located at {{Coord|27.5|N|95.37|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/3/Tinsukia.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tinsukia]</ref> It has an average elevation of 116&nbsp;metres (380&nbsp;feet).
Tinsukia is located at {{Coord|27.5|N|95.37|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/03/Tinsukia.html | title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Tinsukia, India }}</ref> It has an average elevation of 116&nbsp;metres (380&nbsp;feet).


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|caption = Languages spoken in Tinisukia city (2011)<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX {{Bare URL spreadsheet|date=April 2022}}</ref>
|caption = Languages spoken in Tinisukia city (2011)<ref name="auto">https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX {{Bare URL spreadsheet|date=April 2022}}</ref>
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Tinisukia city have a population of 126,389 as per 2011 census. [[Hindi language|Hindi]] is spoken at 40,087, [[Bengali language|Bengali]] at 38,452, [[Assamese language|Assamese]] by 24,762 people, [[Nepali language|Nepali]] at 2,194 and 13,548 people speaks other languages.<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX {{Bare URL spreadsheet|date=April 2022}}</ref>
Tinisukia city have a population of 126,389 as per 2011 census. [[Hindi language|Hindi]] is spoken at 40,087, [[Bengali language|Bengali]] at 38,452, [[Assamese language|Assamese]] by 24,762 people, [[Nepali language|Nepali]] at 2,194 and 13,548 people speaks other languages.<ref name="auto"/>


==Politics==
==Politics==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Tinsukia}}
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070212063023/http://www.tinsukia.nic.in/index.asp Tinsukia district official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070212063023/http://www.tinsukia.nic.in/index.asp Tinsukia district official website]
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Revision as of 07:38, 22 July 2023

This article is about the municipality in India. For its namesake district, see Tinsukia district.


Tinsukia
town
A view of the Tinikunia Pukhuri
A view of the Tinikunia Pukhuri
Nickname: 
Commercial Hub of Assam
Tinsukia is located in Assam
Tinsukia
Tinsukia
Location in Assam, India
Tinsukia is located in India
Tinsukia
Tinsukia
Tinsukia (India)
Coordinates: 27°30′00″N 95°22′01″E / 27.500°N 95.367°E / 27.500; 95.367
Country India
StateAssam
RegionUpper Assam
DistrictTinsukia
No. Of Wards20
Established1889
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyTinsukia Municipal Board
 • ChairmanSri Pabitra Gogoi, BJP
 • Deputy CommissionerSri Swapneel Paul, IAS
 • Superintendent Of PoliceSri Gurav Abhijit Dilip, IPS
Area
[1]
 • Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
 • Rank7th in Assam
Elevation
116 m (381 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total126,389
 • Rank7th in Assam
 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
DemonymTinsukian
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
7861XX
Telephone code91-374
ISO 3166 codeIN-AS
Vehicle registrationAS-23
Sex Ratio910 ♀️/ 1000 ♂️
ClimateCwa
Official LanguageAssamese
Literacy RateIncrease 89.03% Template:Colour
Lok Sabha ConstituencyDibrugarh
Vidhan Sabha ConstituencyTinsukia, Digboi, Doom Dooma, Sadiya, Margherita
Websitewww.tinsukia.nic.in

Tinsukia (Pron: ˌtɪnˈsʊkiə) is an industrial town. It is situated 480 kilometres (298 mi) north-east of Guwahati and 84 kilometres (52 mi) away from the border with Arunachal Pradesh.Tinsukia serves as the headquarters of the Moran Autonomous Council, which is the governing council of the Morans (An indigenous tribal group found predominantly in the Tinsukia district and neighbouring Arunachal pradesh).

It is the administrative headquarters of Tinsukia District of Assam, India.

History

During the reign of Sudangphaa (1397-1407), the relatively small Ahom kingdom was attacked by Mong Kawng, a Shan state in what is today Upper Burma. A Mong Kwang army sent under General Ta-chin-Pao advanced up to Tipam but was subsequently defeated and pushed back as far as the Kham Jang territory.[3] The generals of the two armies conducted a peace treaty on the shore of the Nong Jake lake and in accordance with the Tai custom dipped their hands in the lake, fixing the boundary of the two kingdoms at Patkai hills.[3]

Tinsukia is the site of Bengmara, which was originally known as Changmai Pathar. It was the capital of the Matak kingdom which was founded by Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha.[4]

Coin issued by Sarbananda Singha

Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha, known as Mezara, was a member of the erstwhile Chutia royal family and rose to become an able administrator.[5] Mezara adopted the name Sarbananda Singha after he became the king. Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha introduced coins in his name and in Saka 1716 and 1717, he inscribed the title Swargadeo in the coins.

Geography

Tinsukia is located at 27°30′N 95°22′E / 27.5°N 95.37°E / 27.5; 95.37.[6] It has an average elevation of 116 metres (380 feet).

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, Tinsukia had a population of 126,389.[7] Males constituted 55% of the population and females 45%. Tinsukia had an average literacy rate of 70.15%, higher than the national average of 64.84%; male literacy was 77.89%, and female literacy 63.54%. 13.29% of the population was under 6 years of age.[8]

Languages spoken in Tinisukia city (2011)[9]

  Hindi (31.72%)
  Bengali (30.42%)
  Assamese (19.59%)
  Nepali (1.73%)
  Others (16.54%)

Tinisukia city have a population of 126,389 as per 2011 census. Hindi is spoken at 40,087, Bengali at 38,452, Assamese by 24,762 people, Nepali at 2,194 and 13,548 people speaks other languages.[9]

Politics

Tinsukia is part of Dibrugarh (Lok Sabha constituency).[10] Sanjoy Kishan of BJP is the current MLA of Tinsukia (Vidhan Sabha constituency).

Media

The Assamese daily Dainik Janambhumi is published from Tinsukia along with Guwahati and Jorhat.

Notable people from Tinsukia

Notes

  1. ↑ "TMB | Tinsukia Municipality Board". www.tinsukiamb.org.in.
  2. ↑ "Census of India: Search Details". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Phukan 1991, p. 891.
  4. ↑ "Tinsukia". Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  5. ↑ "The Buruk-Chutiyas, according to P. Saikia are the direct descendants of the Chutia royal family. Sarbananda Singha, the rulers of the Mataks is said to be a Buruk-Chutiya by caste."(Dutta 1985:31)
  6. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Tinsukia, India".
  7. ↑ "Census of India / Assam / Tinsukia". Census of India. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  8. ↑ "Census Of India". Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1800.XLSX Template:Bare URL spreadsheet
  10. ↑ "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 6 October 2008.

References

  • Phukan, J. N. (1991). "Relations of the Ahom kings of Assam with those of Mong Mao (in Yunnan, China) and of Mong Kwang (Mogaung in Myanmar)". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 52: 888–893. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44142722.
  • Dutta, Sristidhar (1985), The Mataks and their Kingdom, Allahabad: Chugh Publications

External links

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