Northeast India
Geographic Constraints and the Chicken's Neck Vulnerability
Northeast India comprises eight states (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Sikkim) connected to mainland India through the narrow Siliguri Corridor in West Bengal. This corridor — commonly called the "Chicken's Neck" — is only about 22 km wide at its narrowest point, making it a critical strategic vulnerability. The Brahmaputra River further divides Assam into north bank and south bank regions, creating an additional connectivity barrier.
- The Siliguri Corridor is flanked by Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, making it vulnerable to disruption
- Northeast India shares over 5,000 km of international borders with China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal
- The region accounts for roughly 8% of India's total area but has historically lagged in infrastructure development
- The Bogibeel Bridge (2018, 4.94 km) over the Brahmaputra was the previous landmark north-south connectivity project in upper Assam
● Tracked since February 14, 2026 · last seen March 09, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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