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Tarinipur | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Tarinipur Location in Assam, India  Tarinipur Tarinipur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°44′N 92°34′E / 24.74°N 92.56°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Cachar |
| Tehsil | Katigorah |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati Raj |
| • Body | Fulbari-Tarinipur Gaon Panchayat |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,735 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code | 03842 |
| Vehicle registration | AS-11 |
Tarinipur is a village in the Katigorah tehsil of Cachar district in Assam, India. It is located in the Barak Valley and lies in the fertile plains of the Barak River basin.[1] Tarinipur is part of the Fulbari-Tarinipur Gaon Panchayat.
Geography
[edit]Tarinipur is situated at an elevation of about 26 meters above sea level. The village experiences heavy monsoon rainfall and lies near the Barak River, which occasionally floods low-lying areas. Nearby villages include Panchgram, Polapar, and Sripur Pt I, with the nearest railway stations at Hilara and Panchgram.
History
[edit]Tarinipur is part of the historic Barak Valley, which was once under the Kamarupa and later the Ahom rule. Colonial tea plantations and migration of Bengali settlers influenced the demographic and cultural landscape. Historical events such as the 1947 Partition brought migration into the region.[2]
Demographics
[edit]As per the 2011 Census of India, Tarinipur Pt I has a population of 1,735. The population is predominantly Bengali Muslim, with Hindu Bengali and small indigenous communities. The official languages are Bengali and Assamese, while Sylheti is spoken regionally.
Economy
[edit]Tarinipur's economy is primarily agrarian, with cultivation of paddy, tea plucking, and horticultural crops. Fishing in local water bodies supplements incomes. The village benefits from government schemes supporting farmers and small-scale agriculture.
Infrastructure
[edit]Basic infrastructure includes electricity, roads, and schools such as Boalipar LP School and Unique Model Academy. Medical facilities are limited, with residents relying on nearby primary health centers. Mobile connectivity is present but can be inconsistent.
Culture
[edit]The village reflects the Barak Valley's syncretic Hindu-Muslim culture, celebrating festivals such as Eid, Durga Puja, and Bihu. Regional Sylheti folk songs and cuisine are part of local traditions.
Politics
[edit]Tarinipur falls under the Katigorah Assembly constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha constituency.
See Also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Census of India 2011: Tarinipur Pt I" (PDF). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ Barpujari, H.K. (1990). History of Assam. Spectrum Publications. ISBN 978-8187502005.
