Tinsukia district, Administrative district in Upper Assam, India.
Description
Tinsukia is an administrative district in northeastern Assam covering roughly 3,790 square kilometers. The landscape features river valleys, hills, and extensive tea plantations that shape the terrain throughout the area.
History
This district was established in 1989 when it separated from Dibrugarh district. The region had previously been governed for centuries under the Sutiya kingdom and later the Ahom administration.
Culture
Various ethnic communities here celebrate Bihu with traditional dances and outdoor gatherings that mark the changing seasons. These festivals bring people together to express their connection to the land and its rhythms.
Practical
The district is well connected to major cities through national highways and railway networks, with Dibrugarh Airport about 40 kilometers from Tinsukia town. These transport links make it easy to arrive by public or personal vehicles.
Did you know?
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park here shelters rare plant species and wildlife including white-winged wood ducks and hoolock gibbons. This remote area draws nature watchers who want to observe these uncommon species in their natural habitat.
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