Tezpur - Climate, Economy, Transport and Logistics

Climate, Economy, Transport and Logistics

Tezpur has mild winters and extremely hot summers. Due to high humidity the summer can be highly uncomfortable. Rainfall is typically high.

The economy of Tezpur is dependent on its Tea Gardens. There are many tea gardens surrounding the town of Tezpur. The surrounding tea gardens and agriculture contribute to the local economy. Presently Tezpur is a commercial, administrative and educational centre. It also houses a major base of the Indian Army and Airforce (Salonibari). The distance from the state capital Dispur is about 190 kilometres. Tezpur is well connected by road from Guwahati (Bus Service and Small Cab Service " Winger"). Road conditions are not so great. The nearest civilian airport is Saloni—8 km from the heart of the city. The population is largely heterogeneous. Assamese, Bengali, Nepali, Bihari, Marwari communities form the majority. People from various tribes such as the tea-tribes (brought in by the colonial planters as indentured labourers from the Chhotanagpur plateau region), Bodos, Mishings etc. have also made it their home. Like other places in Assam, the issue of illegal migration from Bangladesh adds religious spice to the regular political debates and name-calling. Passing through Tezpur, at Dadhara the Jyoti-Bishnu khelpathar is an important attraction. The field belongs to Pradip Sarmah of BamunChuburi. The fields are used for various cultural events.

In 1987 the Kolia Bhomora Setu, over the river Brahmaputra, was inaugurated connecting it to the southern district of Nagaon. The bridge is the longest bridge across the river and spans a total length of 3015 metres. It has become a tourist attraction by itself.