Which community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam? [#2211]

The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.

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The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.

Biswa Singha (1515–1540) is considered the founder of the Koch dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Assam and Bengal in the 16th century. He unified various Bodo tribes, replaced the Baro-Bhuyans, and established the dynasty in the erstwhile Kamata Kingdom. His son, Naranarayan, is considered the dynasty's greatest monarch, extending his power over a large part of Assam and southward into what became the British district of Rangpur.

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Biswa Singha (1515–1540) is considered the founder of the Koch dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Assam and Bengal in the 16th century. He unified various Bodo tribes, replaced the Baro-Bhuyans, and established the dynasty in the erstwhile Kamata Kingdom. His son, Naranarayan, is considered the dynasty's greatest monarch, extending his power over a large part of Assam and southward into what became the British district of Rangpur.

The Dhola-Sadia Bridge, officially known as the Bhupen Hazarika Setu, spans the Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, and connects Dhola in Assam with Sadia in Arunachal Pradesh. This bridge significantly reduces travel time between the two states and improves connectivity in the region. It is one of the longest river bridges in India.

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The Dhola-Sadia Bridge, officially known as the Bhupen Hazarika Setu, spans the Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, and connects Dhola in Assam with Sadia in Arunachal Pradesh. This bridge significantly reduces travel time between the two states and improves connectivity in the region. It is one of the longest river bridges in India.

Madhya Pradesh

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Madhya Pradesh

Fakaruddin Ali Ahmed

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Fakaruddin Ali Ahmed

Doyni-Polo is the primary religion of the Adi people, a major tribal group of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Doyi-Polo translates to 'Mother Sun' and 'Father Moon' and is a form of animism, where the sun and moon are revered as the supreme deities. It involves a complex system of rituals, beliefs, and a rich oral tradition. While other tribes in Arunachal Pradesh might have similar animistic beliefs, Doyi-Polo is specifically associated and central to the Adi. Tani-speaking peoples (Lhoba, Tagin, Galo, Nyishi, Nah, Apatani, Mishing, Adi) share a myth telling of their descendance from the progenitor Abotani.

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Doyni-Polo is the primary religion of the Adi people, a major tribal group of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Doyi-Polo translates to 'Mother Sun' and 'Father Moon' and is a form of animism, where the sun and moon are revered as the supreme deities. It involves a complex system of rituals, beliefs, and a rich oral tradition. While other tribes in Arunachal Pradesh might have similar animistic beliefs, Doyi-Polo is specifically associated and central to the Adi. Tani-speaking peoples (Lhoba, Tagin, Galo, Nyishi, Nah, Apatani, Mishing, Adi) share a myth telling of their descendance from the progenitor Abotani.

Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.

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Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.

Barpeta district in Assam has a long-standing tradition of ivory craft. Skilled artisans in the region create intricate and beautiful objects from ivory, including ornaments, toys, and images of deities.

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Barpeta district in Assam has a long-standing tradition of ivory craft. Skilled artisans in the region create intricate and beautiful objects from ivory, including ornaments, toys, and images of deities.

Barpeta Satra is especially famous for its vibrant and large-scale Holi celebrations, known as Doul Mahotsav.

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Barpeta Satra is especially famous for its vibrant and large-scale Holi celebrations, known as Doul Mahotsav.

Assam shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.

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Assam shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.

The first Gurudwara in Assam is located in Dhubri. It is known as Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and holds historical significance as it is believed that Guru Nanak Dev visited this place in 1505 AD.

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The first Gurudwara in Assam is located in Dhubri. It is known as Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and holds historical significance as it is believed that Guru Nanak Dev visited this place in 1505 AD.