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.

According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.

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According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.

Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.

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Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.

The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.

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The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.

Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.

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Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.

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Majuli is Assam's as well as India's first carbon-neutral district and biodiversity heritage site. Majuli is an island in Brahmaputra River in Assam.

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Majuli is Assam's as well as India's first carbon-neutral district and biodiversity heritage site. Majuli is an island in Brahmaputra River in Assam.

Sualkuchi, a small town in the Kamrup district of Assam, is renowned for its silk industry, particularly for the production of Muga silk sarees. The Sualkuchi silk saree, often featuring intricate designs and the distinctive golden sheen of Muga silk, is a traditional attire and a significant part of Assam's cultural heritage. It's often referred to as the "Manchester of Assam" due to its textile industry.

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Sualkuchi, a small town in the Kamrup district of Assam, is renowned for its silk industry, particularly for the production of Muga silk sarees. The Sualkuchi silk saree, often featuring intricate designs and the distinctive golden sheen of Muga silk, is a traditional attire and a significant part of Assam's cultural heritage. It's often referred to as the "Manchester of Assam" due to its textile industry.

Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".

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Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".

Rajanikanta Bordoloi is known as the "Upanyash Samrat" (The Emperor of Novels) in Assamese literature. He is considered a pioneer of the romantic movement in Assamese literature and wrote numerous novels based on the history of Assam.

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Rajanikanta Bordoloi is known as the "Upanyash Samrat" (The Emperor of Novels) in Assamese literature. He is considered a pioneer of the romantic movement in Assamese literature and wrote numerous novels based on the history of Assam.

White tea is a rare and delicate variety of tea known for its subtle, sweet flavor. It is often enjoyed without milk or sugar to preserve its natural taste. While Assam is primarily known for black tea, white tea cultivation has also gained popularity in recent years.

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White tea is a rare and delicate variety of tea known for its subtle, sweet flavor. It is often enjoyed without milk or sugar to preserve its natural taste. While Assam is primarily known for black tea, white tea cultivation has also gained popularity in recent years.