50 Facts About Assam

Here are 50 fascinating facts about Assam, a beautiful and culturally rich state in Northeast India:

Assam is located in the northeastern region of India, sharing borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
The state is known for the mighty Brahmaputra River, which flows through it.
Assam has the world’s largest river island—Majuli.
It also has the smallest inhabited river island—Umananda.
The state is covered with lush greenery, hills, and fertile plains.
Assam is rich in biodiversity and forests, especially in the Eastern Himalayan region.
It is home to Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kaziranga has the largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world.
The rainfall in Assam is among the highest in India.
The Barak Valley in the south is known for its scenic beauty and tea estates.

The main language spoken is Assamese, but many regional dialects are used.
Assam is ethnically diverse with various tribal communities like Bodo, Mishing, Karbi, and more.
Bihu is the most important festival, celebrated in three forms—Rongali, Bhogali, and Kongali.
Rongali Bihu marks the Assamese New Year and spring.
Traditional Assamese dress includes the mekhela chador for women and dhoti-gamosa for men.
The gamosa (a traditional cloth) is a symbol of Assamese culture and respect.
Assamese cuisine is known for its use of bamboo shoots, mustard oil, and minimal spices.
Popular dishes include khar, masor tenga, and pitha.
Satras, founded by the saint Srimanta Sankardev, are monasteries promoting neo-Vaishnavism.
Classical dance forms like Sattriya originate from Assam.

Assam is home to several national parks including Manas, Nameri, and Orang.
Manas National Park is another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Golden Langur, a rare primate, can be found here.
Assam is one of the few states in India where wild water buffalo can be seen.
The state also hosts rare birds like the Bengal florican and white-winged wood duck.
Elephants are common and even participate in festivals.
The rainforests of Assam are rich in medicinal plants and herbs.
The state flower is the foxtail orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa).
Assam also has a significant population of tigers, especially in Manas.
The state tree is the hollong tree, commonly found in forests.

Assam is world-famous for Assam Tea.
It is one of the largest tea-producing regions globally.
The first tea estate in India was established in Assam in the 1830s.
Assam tea is known for its strong, malty flavor.
The state has vast petroleum and natural gas reserves.
The Digboi Refinery, set up in 1901, is one of the oldest in the world.
Silk weaving, especially of Muga, Eri, and Paat silk, is a major cottage industry.
Muga silk, produced only in Assam, is golden and glossy.
Bamboo and cane craft is a traditional livelihood in many rural areas.
Handloom products from Assam are gaining popularity in national and global markets.

Assam was ruled by the Ahom dynasty for over 600 years.
The Ahoms resisted Mughal invasions successfully multiple times.
Sivasagar was the capital of the Ahom kingdom and houses historical monuments.
Rang Ghar, an ancient amphitheater in Sivasagar, is one of Asia’s oldest.
The state was a major battlefield during World War II, especially in the Battle of Imphal-Kohima.
Srimanta Sankardev was a 15th-century saint who led the Bhakti movement in Assam.
The Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati is one of the oldest and most revered Shakti Peethas.
The state is also known for its contributions to classical literature and music.
Assam became a full-fledged state of India on 15 August 1947.
The state is a gateway to the Seven Sisters of Northeast India and plays a crucial geopolitical role.