Tezpur

Tezpur is a town in Sonitpur district, Assam state, India. Tezpur is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, 175 kilometres (109 mi) northeast of Guwahati, and is the largest of the north bank cities.

Tezpur
Municipality
Tezpur Town
Agnigarh Hill (top), Mahabhairav Temple and Harihara War Sculpture (middle), Nameri National Park (bottom)
Tezpur
Location in Assam, India
Tezpur
Tezpur (India)
Coordinates: 26.63°N 92.8°E / 26.63; 92.8
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictSonitpur
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  BodyTezpur Municipality Board
Area
  Total40 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation
80 m (260 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total102,505
  Rank6th
  Density2,600/km2 (6,600/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialAssamese
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-AS
Vehicle registrationAS-12
Websitesonitpur.assam.gov.in
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