According to the 2011 census, the population of Assam is approximately _______ of the total population of India.

The correct answer is 2.58% . Key Points According to the 2011 census , the total population of Assam is 3.12 crores. Thus the population of Assam in 2011 is 2.58 percent of India . The total area of Assam is 78,438 sq km. Thus the population density of Assam is 398 per sq km which is higher than the national average of 382 per sq km. Additional Information Assam is rich in natural resources. The natural resources of Assam can be classified under the following heads - Mineral, Forest, Water, and Agricultural resources. Assam Silk denotes the three major types of indigenous wild silks produced in Assam - Golden Muga Silk, White Pat, and warm Eri silk.