Tinsukia

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.

This article is about the municipality in India. For its namesake district, see Tinsukia district.
Tinsukia
Town
A view of the Tinikunia Pukhuri
Tinsukia
Location in Assam, India
Tinsukia
Tinsukia (India)
Coordinates: 27.500°N 95.367°E / 27.500; 95.367
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictTinsukia
Government
 • BodyTinsukia Municipality Board
Elevation
116 m (381 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total126,389
Languages
 • OfficialAssamese
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
786125
Telephone code91-374
ISO 3166 codeIN-AS
Vehicle registrationAS-23
Websitewww.tinsukia.nic.in

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

History

Tinsukia is the site of Bengmara, which was originally known as Changmai Pathar. It was the capital of the Motok kingdom which was founded by Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha.[2]

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. 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.

As instructed by Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha, his Minister Gopinath Barbaruah alias Godha dug a triangular pond which is known as Tinikunia Pukhuri. In 1884 a station was constructed near this pond, when the Dibru-Sadiya Rail line was laid and was named as Tinsukia. Since then it has been known as Tinsukia.

Geography

Tinsukia is located at 27.5°N 95.37°E / 27.5; 95.37.[3] It has an average elevation of 116 metres (380 feet).

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, Tinsukia had a population of 126,389.[4] 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.[5]

The indigenous tribes of this district includes Morans, Motoks, Chutias, Sonowals, Deoris and Ahoms.

Politics

Tinsukia is part of Dibrugarh (Lok Sabha constituency).[6]

Transport

The New Tinsukia Junction railway station of Tinsukia is well connected with the other parts of the country.

Healthcare

Tinsukia has a number of private and government hopitals that serve patients from upper Assam and even neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh:

Government hospitals:
  • Lokpriya Gopinath Borodoloi (LGB) Civil Hopital
  • ESI Hospital

Private hospitals:
  • City Hospital & Research Centre
  • Jeevan Jyoti Hospital
  • Lifeline Hospital
  • Pinewood Hospital
  • Swastik Hospital
  • RC Agarwal Memorial Hospital
  • Ayursundra Diagnostic Centre

Media

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

References
  1. http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=298235
  2. "Tinsukia". Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  3. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tinsukia
  4. "Census of India / Assam / Tinsukia". Census of India. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  5. "Census Of India". Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  6. "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
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