Northeast IndiaStateAS
Assam
Capital: Dispur
#16
Area Rank
#15
Pop. Rank
72.2%
Literacy
35
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalDispur
Largest CityGuwahati
Formation26 January 1950
Population3.12 crore (2011)
Area78,438 sq km
LanguagesAssamese, Bengali, Bodo
Literacy Rate72.2%
Districts35
Major RiversBrahmaputra, Barak, Subansiri
๐Key GK Facts
- 1.Gateway to Northeast India
- 2.Kaziranga NP โ UNESCO World Heritage; home to ~2/3 of world's one-horned rhinos
- 3.Majuli (Brahmaputra island) is the world's largest river island
- 4.Digboi has India's first oil refinery (1901)
- 5.Assam produces ~55% of India's total tea
- 6.Bihu (Bohag, Kati, Magh) are three forms of Bihu dance/festival
- 7.NRC (National Register of Citizens) issue is prominent in Assam
โญFamous For
Kaziranga National Park (Rhino)Assam teaBihu danceMajuli river islandSilk (Muga, Eri, Pat)Oil refinery (Digboi)
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟKaziranga NP (UNESCO, Tiger, Rhino)
- ๐ฟManas NP (UNESCO, Tiger, Elephant)
- ๐ฟDibru-Saikhowa NP (Feral Horses)
- ๐ฟPobitora WLS
Tips
- โKaziranga: UNESCO World Heritage + Tiger Reserve + one-horned rhino (largest population)
- โManas NP is a UNESCO WHS and Project Tiger Reserve
- โMajuli island is a district in Assam โ world's largest river island
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Assam?
When was Assam officially formed?