Tingkhong
History
It is said that Suhungmung (1497–1539) built the town of Tingkhong, settled a number of Ahom princes from Mongkawng (present-day Kachin state of Myanmar). Henceforth it became the residence of the Tungkhungia Ahom princes (1681 - 1838). Gadadhar Singha had famously built here the Rahdoi pukhuri here.
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 20 km apart. Buses play 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 indigenous 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.
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 is the only institution of Higher Education. It offers bachelor's degree in Arts.
Members of Legislative Assembly
The town is also a constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
- 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
- 2016: Bimal Borah, Bhartiya Janata Party
- 2021: Bimal Borah, Bhartiya Janata Party