What proportion of India's total population resides in Assam? [#2313]

The 2011 Census of India recorded Assam's population as 31,205,576. India's total population at that time was approximately 1.21 billion. Assam's population represented roughly 2.58% of the total Indian population.

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The 2011 Census of India recorded Assam's population as 31,205,576. India's total population at that time was approximately 1.21 billion. Assam's population represented roughly 2.58% of the total Indian population.

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.

Bhogeswar Baruah

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Bhogeswar Baruah

Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.

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Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.

In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Lauha Manab" belongs to Bishnuram Medhi.

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In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Lauha Manab" belongs to Bishnuram Medhi.

King Nitpal or Nitya Pal was the last Chutiya King.

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King Nitpal or Nitya Pal was the last Chutiya King.

Nagaon

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Nagaon

The Battle of Saraighat was a crucial naval battle fought between the Ahom kingdom and the Mughal empire, with the Ahoms emerging victorious under the leadership of Lachit Borphukan.

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The Battle of Saraighat was a crucial naval battle fought between the Ahom kingdom and the Mughal empire, with the Ahoms emerging victorious under the leadership of Lachit Borphukan.

Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (ADP=AN), a pioneer of modern Assamese prose, is known for using the sobriquet "A Native." He was a prolific writer, journalist, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Assamese renaissance.

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Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (ADP=AN), a pioneer of modern Assamese prose, is known for using the sobriquet "A Native." He was a prolific writer, journalist, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Assamese renaissance.

Nabakanta Barua was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet. He used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in his literary works, with "Sima Dutta" being used for his early poems.

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Nabakanta Barua was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet. He used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in his literary works, with "Sima Dutta" being used for his early poems.

While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.

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While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.