India is the 7th largest country in the world and 3rd largest country in Asia with 28 states, and 8 Union Territories, and each state has its own geographical boundaries with neighboring states or countries.
But do you know which state in India shares borders with 7 states? You all are thinking it is Uttar Pradesh, but it is not because Uttar Pradesh is sharing its border with 8 states. So, what is the answer?
It is Assam which is located in northeast India and shares its borders with seven Indian states, and it also shares its international borders with Bhutan & Bangladesh.
The Government of Assam confirms that the state shares inter-state boundaries with Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and West Bengal.
Which State Shares Borders With 7 States?
Assam shares the border with 7 states and it is also called Gateway to Northeast India because of its important geographical location. It connects the northeastern region with the rest of India through the Siliguri Corridor in West Bengal.
Source: mapsofindia
7 States That Share a Border With Assam
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No.
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Neighbouring State
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Direction/Location
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1
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North and Northeast
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2
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Nagaland
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Southeast
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3
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Manipur
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South
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4
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Mizoram
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South
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5
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Tripura
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Southwest
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6
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Meghalaya
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Southwest
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7
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West Bengal
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West
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The Assam Government lists the total inter-state boundary with these seven states at about 2,743.10 km in one department's records.
Assam's Borders With the Seven States
Assam does not share the same length of border with every neighbouring state. Some borders are much longer than others.
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State
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Approximate Border With Assam
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Meghalaya
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884.90 km
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Arunachal Pradesh
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804.10 km
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Nagaland
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512.10 km
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Manipur
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204.10 km
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Mizoram
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164.60 km
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West Bengal
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127.00 km
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Tripura
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46.30 km
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According to the Assam Government's Border Protection and Development Department, these seven boundaries together are about 2,743.10 km long.
Assam Also Shares Borders With Two Countries
Assam is not surrounded only by Indian states. It also shares international borders with two countries:
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Bhutan – to the north
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Bangladesh – to the southwest
The Assam Government records the international boundaries with Bhutan and Bangladesh at about 533.3 km in total.
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Country
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Assam's Approximate Border
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Bhutan
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265.8 km
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Bangladesh
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267.5 km
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Total
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533.3 km
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Why Is Assam Geographically Important?
Assam has a very important location in Northeast India. It lies around the Brahmaputra and Barak river valleys and is surrounded by several northeastern states.
The state is also known for its tea gardens, forests, rivers and wildlife. The Brahmaputra River is one of the most important rivers flowing through Assam.
Because Assam borders seven states, it has strong geographical links with many parts of Northeast India.
Interesting Fact
There are eight states in Northeast India. Assam shares a border with six of the other northeastern states:
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Nagaland
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Manipur
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Mizoram
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Tripura
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Meghalaya
The seventh state bordering Assam is West Bengal, which lies to the west.
Quick GK Facts
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Aspects
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Details
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Which Indian state shares borders with 7 states?
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Assam
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Where is Assam located?
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Northeast India
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How many Indian states border Assam?
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7
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Name the seven states
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Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and West Bengal
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How many countries border Assam?
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2
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Name the countries
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Bhutan and Bangladesh
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Major river of Assam
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Brahmaputra
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Capital of Assam
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Dispur
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Conclusion
Assam is the Indian state that shares its borders with seven other states. These are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and West Bengal. It also shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.