North East States of India :
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim are Eight states located in the North East of the country. The landscape, the rage of communities and geographical and ecological diversity make these states quite different from other parts of the country. They are known as Eight Siblings and referred to as Eight Sisters or Seven Sisters and one brother. These states cover an area of 2,63,179 Sq.km. approximately 8% of the country total geographical area and around 3.76% of the total population of the country. Around 98% of the boundary of these states has international borders. Surrounded by the hills and beautiful rivers, these states fall in the category of eastern Himalayan ranges and Patkai-Naga hills along with Brahmaputra-Barak river systems and valley plains. Rich in natural resources and flora and fauna the region is a gateway to east and South-east Asia. The states have distinct culture and multiple ethnic groups and are a fine example of unity in diversity. The variety of ethnic groups, languages and religions reflect the multi-cultural character of the states. States like, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland are predominately inhabited by tribals with a certain degree of diversity among the tribes. States like, Assam, Manipur, Tripura and Sikkim are inhabited by people of various religious denominations like, Hindus, Christians and Muslims and a combination of local tribes and communities.
Lists of All North East India States with their Capitals and Area given below.
| No. | STATE | CAPITAL | AREA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | 83,743 Sq.Km. |
| 2. | Assam | Guwahati | 78,438 Sq.Km. |
| 3. | Manipur | Imphal | 22,327 Sq.Km. |
| 4. | Meghalaya | Shillong | 22,429 Sq.Km. |
| 5. | Mizoram | Aizawl | 21,087 Sq.Km. |
| 6. | Nagaland | Kohima | 16,578 Sq.Km. |
| 7. | Tripura | Agartala | 10,486 Sq.Km. |
| 8. | Sikkim | Gangtok | 7,096 Sq.Km. |
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