The statistical figures state that the total Assam Area covers 78, 523 sq km. Adorned by beautiful valleys, rivers and plains, the state of Assam is set on the north-eastern front of India. The forest lands occupy a major part of Assam’s area. Brahmaputra River makes the agricultural area of the state more fertile.
The area of Assam is known for its wide-spread tea plantation farms. The production of fine quality tea leafs lead to the generation of highest amount of revenues for the state. Also, the people who are engaged with the numerous tea estates constitute a major share of the population of Assam. This in turn indicates the large number of employment opportunities for the local people of Assam state.
The land area of Assam available for cultivation purposes involves a large share of the total geographical space of the state. Jhum farming is the widely practiced occupation of almost all the peasants of Assam.
In the recent past, due to the emergence of several industrial units within the area of Assam, signs of soil erosion have been noticed. In order to prevent the fertile lands of the state from such damage, the Soil conservation Department under the aegis of the Assam Government has started taking significant steps.
As a whole, the Area of Assam, from its pre-historic periods to its present day state, provides a rich and changing geographical trait.
Last Updated on 10 January 2011
