Northeastern India
Assam
Assam is a northeastern state of India known for its tea plantations, Brahmaputra River, rich biodiversity, oil reserves, silk production, and vibrant Assamese culture, with Dispur as its capital.
36M
People
78,438 km²
Area
35
Districts
14
LS Seats
Capital: Dispur
Formed: 26 Jan 1950
Language: Assamese
Basic Information
State Name: Assam
Capital: Dispur
Largest City: Guwahati
Official Language: Assamese
Geography & Climate
Area: 78,438 sq km
Major River: Brahmaputra
Climate: Humid subtropical
Forest Cover: Rich tropical forests
Political Parties
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Indian National Congress (INC)
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF)
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)
Political Leadership
Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Governor: Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Assembly Seats: 126
Demographics
Population: ~3.6 crore
Literacy Rate: ~73%
Major Communities: Assamese, Bodo, Bengali
Urban Hub: Guwahati
Economy
Main Sectors: Tea, Oil, Agriculture, Tourism
Famous Product: Assam Tea
Oil Industry: One of India’s oldest oil-producing regions
Silk: Muga & Eri silk production
Tourism & Heritage
Kaziranga National Park: UNESCO World Heritage Site
Majuli: World's largest river island
Kamakhya Temple: Major Hindu pilgrimage site
Manas National Park: Tiger reserve & biosphere reserve
Foods
Traditional Food: Khar, Masor Tenga
Popular Snacks: Pitha, Laru
Beverage: Assam Tea
Interesting Facts
Assam produces over half of India's tea.
Home to the one-horned rhinoceros.
Majuli is one of the world’s largest inhabited river islands.
Famous for Bihu festival and Assamese culture.