Cachar district

Cachar is an administrative district in Assam spread across a region of river valleys and fertile plains. The Barak River and its tributaries flow through the landscape, creating the natural geography that shapes settlement and agriculture.

The region was ruled by the Kachari Kingdom before British forces annexed the territory in 1830. This conquest brought the area under colonial administration and changed its political structure.

Bengali and Sylheti languages shape daily communication and community life throughout the district. You will hear these languages in markets, homes, and public spaces, defining the local identity.

Silchar, the district capital, is accessible by air through Kumbhirgram Airport and by rail and road networks. These connections link the area to other parts of northeastern India for travel and movement.

The name Cachar comes from Kachari, a word from the ancient kingdom that once ruled these lands. This linguistic connection preserves the memory of a powerful past in the region's identity.

Location: Hills and Barak Valley division

Inception: 1830

Capital city: Silchar

Shares border with: Dima Hasao district, Hailakandi district

Website: https://cachar.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 25.08333,92.91667

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:20