Assam at a Glance
Assam is a vibrant state located in the northeastern region of India. It shares its borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh, along with several Indian states. Dispur serves as the state capital, while Guwahati is the largest city.
The state is known for its natural beauty and vast tea gardens. Assam is home to a rich mix of ethnic and linguistic communities including Bodo, Kachari, Karbi, Tiwa etc. While Assamese is the official language, several other languages are spoken widely across the state.
The economy is primarily based on agricultural, with tea, oil, and natural gas as key industries. Culturally, Assam is renowned for its traditional music, dance forms, and festivals, especially Bihu – the most celebrated cultural event in the State. Below is the list of facts and information about Assam at a glance.
Assam at a Glance Facts
| Particulars | Description |
| Capital | Dispur |
| Largest City | Guwahati |
| Total Area | 78,438 sq km |
| Latitude | Between 24°N and 28°N |
| Longitude | Between 90°E and 96°E |
| Total Population (Census 2011) | 3,12,05,576 |
| Male Population (2011) | 1,59,39,443 |
| Female Population (2011) | 1,52,66,133 |
| State Animal | One-Horned Rhinoceros |
| State Bird | White-winged Wood Duck (Deo Haah) |
| State Tree | Hollong |
| State Flower | Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool) |
| State Fabric | Muga Silk |
| State Beverage | Tea |
| State Festival | Bihu |
| Districts | 35 |
| Sub-divisions | 80 |
| Blocks | 219 |
| Circles | 184 |
| Zilla Parishads | 26 |
| Total Towns (2011 Census) | 214 |
| Villages (2011 Census) | 26,395 |
| Lok Sabha Constituencies | 14 |
| Rajya Sabha Seats | 7 |
| Vidhan Sabha Constituencies | 126 |
| Police Stations (as of 31.03.2018) | 314 |
| Literacy Rate (Total) | 72.19% |
| Literacy Rate (Male) | 77.85% |
| Literacy Rate (Female) | 66.27% |
| Major Minerals | Coal, Petroleum, Limestone, Dolomite, Sillimanite, Iron ore, Glass sand, Ceramic clay, Uranium, Natural Gas |
| Major Tribes of Assam | Bodo Kachari, Mising, Deori, Rabha, Tiwa (Lalung), Khamti, Sonowal Kachari, Tai Phake, Dimasa Kachari, Karbi, Barman, Hmar, Kuki, Rengma Naga, Zeme Naga, Hajong, Garo, Khasi, Jaintia, Mech |
Above Assam at a Glance will help in better exam preparation. For more information on Assam through Questions Answers or MCQ mode, you can visit our other pages. These pages contains lots of questions to know Assamese history, culture, geography and its people. Visit below links :
- Assam GK Part 1 | Assam GK Part II | Assam GK Part III | Assam GK Part IV | Assam GK Part V
- Also you can visit Assam Govt Official website : Assam Govt