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|established=26 January 1950
|capital=Dispur
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|official_languages=Assamese, Bodo, English
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|population_estimate=36.5 million (2023)
|governor=Gulab Chand Kataria
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'''Assam''' is a state in northeastern India, bordered by Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, West Bengal, and international boundaries with Bhutan and Bangladesh. Known for the mighty '''Brahmaputra River''', Assam is one of India's most fertile and biodiverse states, rich in natural resources and cultural traditions.

==Geography and Demographics==
Assam spans 78,438 square kilometers and features lush green valleys, hills, and river basins. The Brahmaputra and Barak rivers are vital lifelines. Assam is ethnically diverse with communities including Assamese, Bodos, Bengalis, and other indigenous tribes. Assamese is the most widely spoken language, with Bodo and English also recognized officially.

==Economy==
Assam's economy is driven by '''tea production''', '''petroleum refining''', '''agriculture''', and '''tourism'''. It produces over 50% of India's tea and has major oil refineries in Digboi, Bongaigaon, and Guwahati. Handloom, especially Muga silk, plays a vital role in rural employment and exports.

==Culture and Heritage==
Assam is culturally vibrant, with traditions like '''Bihu''' (harvest festivals), '''Sattriya dance''', and unique weaving styles. The state is known for producing Muga and Eri silks. The Vaishnavite movement led by Srimanta Sankardev shaped Assamese society deeply.

==Wildlife and Tourism==
Assam is home to '''Kaziranga National Park''', a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the one-horned rhinoceros. Other attractions include Manas National Park, Majuli Island (the world’s largest river island), and the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati.

==Education==
Major institutions include Gauhati University, Assam University, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Guwahati), and Assam Medical College. The literacy rate is above the national average, and the state promotes bilingual education policies.

==Governance==
Assam is governed by a legislative assembly, with the Chief Minister as the executive head. The Gauhati High Court serves as the state’s judicial authority.

==See also==
[[India]]
[[Northeast India]]
[[Guwahati]]
[[Assamese culture]]
[[Brahmaputra River]]
[[Kaziranga National Park]]
[[Tea industry in India]]
[[Startup]]
[[Entrepreneur]]
[[Company]]
[[Brand]]

==External Links==
* [https://assam.gov.in Official Government of Assam]
* [https://tourism.assam.gov.in Assam Tourism]
* [https://gauhati.ac.in Gauhati University]
* [https://iitg.ac.in IIT Guwahati]

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