Tingkhong
Tingkhong | |
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Constituent Assembly | |
Naharkatia Moran road through Tingkhong Tea Estate | |
Tingkhong Tingkhong Location in Assam, India | |
Coordinates: 27°08′N 95°06′E / 27.13°N 95.10°ECoordinates: 27°08′N 95°06′E / 27.13°N 95.10°E | |
Country | India |
State | Assam |
District | Dibrugarh |
Area | |
• Total | 16.5 km2 (6.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 236,571 |
• Density | 14,000/km2 (37,000/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Assamese |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 786612 |
Telephone code | (91)3754 |
Vehicle registration | AS-06 |
Tingkhong (Assamese:টিংখং) is an assembly constituency of Dibrugarh district of Assam state in northeast India.[1] Administratively Tingkhong is located within Dibrugarh district and is today an important tea cultivation and oil exploration area of Assam. Tingkhong is approximately 80 km from Dibrugarh by road towards south-east and approximately 70 km from Tinsukia (locally pronounced as Tinicukeeya) towards south.The nearest airport is Dibrugarh located at a distance of approximately 70 km and nearest small railway station is at Naharkatia town. Urban areas close to Tingkhong are Naharkatiya - 26 km, Duliajan - 33 km, Sonari - 18 km, Moran - 37 km, etc. by roadways.
Geography
Tingkhong is located at 27°08′N 95°06′E / 27.13°N 95.10°E. It has an average elevation of 116 metres (381 feet).
Transport
The Naharkatia Railway station serves as the railhead which is 26Km apart. Buses ply frequently to and from Naharkatia, Moran, Rajgarh, etc. And direct bus facility to district centre Dibrugarh .
Economy
Most of the people of Tingkhong are depend on farming of paddy and tea. There are numerous tea gardens in this constituency. Approximately every household have their own small tea gardens.
Culture
Bihu The major festival of Assam, during this season Bihu dance competition is held in Langharjan stadium. It is a week-long celebration for all the youngsters in the region.
Durga Puja is another major festival observed in the town. During this season the idol of goddess Durga is prayed and the town is decorated with lights. In the last day of the celebration a processions is organized.
Education
Primary & Secondary Schools: There are several schools for primary education in the whole constituency. Out of them Tingkhong Model Academy and Tingkhong Jatia Vidyalaya are known by all.
Higher Education: Tingkhong College[2] is the only institution of Higher Education. It offers bachelor degree in Arts.
Members of Legislative Assembly[3]
- 1978: Bhadeswar Gogoi, Janata Party
- 1985: Atul Chandra Koch, Independent Candidate
- 1991: Pritibi Majhi, Indian National Congress
- 1996: Atuwa Munda, Indian National Congress
- 2001: Atuwa Munda, Indian National Congress
- 2006: Anup Phunkan, Asom Gana Parishad
- 2011: Atuwa Munda, Indian National Congress
References
External links
- The District of Dibrugarh
- The government of Assam
- List of constituencies of Assam Legislative Assembly
- Tingkhong College
- Tingkhong Model Academy