- Tezu
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Tezu | type = city | latd = 27.92 | longd = 96.17
locator_position = left | state_name = Arunachal Pradesh
district = Lohit
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altitude = 185
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,014| population_density =
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footnotes =Tezu is a
census town and the headquarters of Lohitdistrict in theIndia n state ofArunachal Pradesh .The ancient inhabitant of this beautiful land of valley and rivers are the
Mishmi tribes. This tribe still has a King and Queens residing in the district headquarters of Tezu. The Mishmi tribes have a rich tradition and customs dating back to the times ofMahabharata . It is said thatRukmini of Mahabharata was a Mishmi Damsel.Geography
Tezu is located at coord|27.92|N|96.17|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/30/Tezu.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tezu] ] . It has an average elevation of 185
metre s (606 feet).Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , Tezu had a population of 15,014. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Tezu has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 61%. In Tezu, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.References
External links
*http://friends-of-ziro.blogspot.com
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