Assam
State• Northeast India
Capital
Dispur
Formation Date
26 January 1950
Statehood
26 January 1950
Emblem of Assam
Population
3.12 Cr
2011 census
Area
78,438 km²
Districts
35
Lok Sabha Seats
14
Rajya Sabha Seats
7
Assembly Seats
126
Legislative Council
0
No council
About Assam
Assam became a constituent state of India in 1950; several territories were subsequently separated to form other northeastern states.
- Official Language
- Assamese
- Additional Language
- Bengali, Bodo, English
- Region
- Northeast India
- Zone
- Northeast
- Time Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
Current Leadership
(3)HS
LA
Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Governor
Since 30 Jul 2024
DI
Dr. Ravi Kota, IAS
Chief Secretary
State Symbols
Animal
One-horned Rhinoceros
Bird
White-winged Wood Duck
Flower
Foxtail Orchid
Tree
Hollong
Legislative Strength
14
Lok Sabha Seats
7
Rajya Sabha Seats
126
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council Seats
Party-wise Strength (Assembly)
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126
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party8265.1%
- Indian National Congress1915.1%
- Asom Gana Parishad107.9%
- Bodoland Peoples Front107.9%
- Raijor Dal21.6%
- All India United Democratic Front21.6%
- Independent10.8%
Majority mark 64Government strength 102
Major Political Parties
(7)
BJP
82 MLAs
INC
19 MLAs
AGP
AGP
10 MLAs
BPF
BPF
10 MLAs
RD
RD
2 MLAs
AIU
AIU
2 MLAs
I
I
1 MLA
Demographics
3.12 Cr
Population
72.19%
Literacy Rate
44.0 Lakh
Urban Population
2.68 Cr
Rural Population
Key Facts
- State Day2 December
- Time ZoneAsia/Kolkata
Lok Sabha Strength
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14
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party964.3%
- Indian National Congress321.4%
- Asom Gana Parishad17.1%
- United People’s Party Liberal17.1%
Legislature
Assam Legislative Assembly
- Current term
- 21 May 2026 – 20 May 2031
- Last election
- 2026
- Next expected
- 2031
- Majority mark
- 64
- Government strength
- 102
- Opposition strength
- 21
- Reserved (SC / ST)
- — / —
Legislative Council
Assam has no legislative council.
Lok Sabha
- Seats
- 14
- Current term
- 24 Jun 2024 – 23 Jun 2029
- Last election
- 2024
Rajya Sabha
- Seats
- 7
- House type
- Permanent House
- Member term
- 6 years
Assam Assembly Election 2026 — Result
(126 seats)Government formed by
NDA
102 of 126 seats
| Party | Seats | Share of house |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Janata PartyBJP | 8265% | |
| Indian National CongressINC | 1915% | |
| Asom Gana ParishadAGP | 108% | |
| Bodoland Peoples Front | 108% | |
| Raijor Dal | 22% | |
| All India United Democratic Front | 22% | |
| Independent | 11% |
Assembly Election History
(3 elections)Seats WonVote Share (%)
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| Year | Winner | Seats | Vote Share | Runner-up | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BJP | 82 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | BJP | 60 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | BJP | 60 | — | — | — |
Districts & Administration
(33 districts)District profiles (33 of 33)
- Districts
- 35
Economy (2026-27 BE)
- GSDP
- ₹8,71,451 Cr
- GSDP growth
- 17%
- Major industries
- Tea, Petroleum and natural gas, Refining, Coal, Tourism, Agriculture, Handloom
Budget (FY 2026-27)
- Total expenditure
- ₹1,56,715 Cr
- Total receipts
- ₹1,51,843 Cr
- Borrowings
- ₹30,000 Cr
- Fiscal deficit
- ₹26,186 Cr
- Fiscal deficit / GSDP
- 3%
- Primary deficit
- ₹13,839 Cr
Development Indicators
- Literacy
- 72.19%
Exam & Static GK
Assam for competitive exams — 12 topics, 22 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.
Quick Revision
9Capital
Dispur
Area
78,438 km²
Population
3.12 Cr
Literacy
72.19%
Districts
35
State Code
AS
Lok Sabha
14
Rajya Sabha
7
Assembly
126
Firsts on Record
- Syeda Anwara TaimurShe was the first and only woman Chief Minister of Assam.
Neighbouring States
7- Arunachal Pradesh
- Nagaland
- Manipur
- Mizoram
- Tripura
- Meghalaya
- West Bengal
Major Rivers
8- Brahmaputra
- Barak
- Subansiri
- Manas
- Dhansiri
- Kopili
- Jia-Bharali
- Beki
National Parks
7- Kaziranga National Park
- Manas National Park
- Nameri National Park
- Orang National Park
- Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
- Dehing Patkai National Park
- Raimona National Park
Tiger Reserves
3- Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
- Manas Tiger Reserve
- Orang Tiger Reserve
Wildlife Sanctuaries
5- Pobitora
- Hollongapar Gibbon
- Deepor Beel
- Garampani
- Laokhowa-Burachapori
Historical Places
3- Kamakhya Temple
- Sivasagar monuments
- Rang Ghar
Headline Figures
- Financial Year
- 2026-27 BE
Major Crops
8- Rice
- Tea
- Jute
- Mustard
- Sugarcane
- Pulses
- Potato
- Horticulture
Major Industries
7- Tea
- Petroleum and natural gas
- Refining
- Coal
- Tourism
- Agriculture
- Handloom
Exam Notes
- Budget figures are copied from the base state file and should be re-verified before publication.
State Symbols
5- Animal
- One-horned Rhinoceros
- Bird
- White-winged Wood Duck
- Flower
- Foxtail Orchid
- Tree
- Hollong
- Song
- O Mur Apunar Desh
Revolts & Movements
2- Quit India Movement in Assam
- Anti-British resistance in Assam
IITs
- IIT Guwahati
AIIMS
- AIIMS Guwahati
Airports
7- Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
- Dibrugarh Airport
- Silchar Airport
- Jorhat Airport
- Tezpur Airport
- Lilabari Airport
- Rupsi Airport
City Nicknames
2- Guwahati“Gateway to Northeast India”
- Dibrugarh“Tea City of India”
Largest, Longest, First
- Largest river island in IndiaMajuliKnown as one of the world's largest inhabited river islands; size varies over time because of erosion.
One-Line Facts
5- Capital — Dispur.
- Districts — 35.
- Formation/formation date recorded in the base data — 1950-01-26.
- State animal — One-horned Rhinoceros.
- State bird — White-winged Wood Duck.
Latest Assembly Election
- Year
- 2026
Exam Facts
2- Assam has 126 Assembly seats.
- Assam has 14 Lok Sabha seats.
GK sources
- Assam Legislative Assembly
- Government of Assam
- Election Commission of India
- PRS Legislative Research
- Census of India
Major Cities & Destinations
- DispurCapital
Quick Links
Sources
- Assam Legislative Assembly
- Government of Assam
- Election Commission of India
- PRS Legislative Research
- Census of India
Verified as of 2026-09-10
Compiled from public records.