Introduction
Silchar is a major city in Assam, located in the North Eastern part of India. People often call it “The Island of Peace” and “The City of Love.” It’s a place with a rich history and a vibrant culture.
History and Origin
Captain Thomas Fisher founded Silchar in 1832. The name “Silchar” comes from two words: ‘Shil’ meaning rocks and ‘Char’ meaning area. Over the years, it has been ruled by different dynasties like the Tippera, Koch, and Dimasa. The Bengali community has a strong presence here, dating back to the Kachari Kingdom. During the colonial era, Silchar saw invasions and treaties, like the Treaty of Badarpur after the Burmese invasion.
Geography and Climate
Silchar is surrounded by hills, valleys, and rivers. It has a Cwa climate, meaning it’s warm but gets heavy rainfall during monsoons.
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Aspect |
Description |
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Location |
In Assam, North Eastern India |
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Landscape |
Hills, valleys, and rivers |
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Climate Type |
Cwa (Warm, with heavy monsoons) |
Demographics
Silchar is home to a diverse population. The literacy rate is impressive at 90.26%.
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Aspect |
Data |
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Population |
Diverse, with various communities |
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Sex Ratio |
Balanced |
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Literacy Rate |
High, at 90.26% |
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Religion |
Multiple religions practiced |
Education
Education is a strong point in Silchar. There are many notable schools and colleges.
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Institution |
Description |
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Assam University |
Offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses |
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NIT Silchar |
Known for engineering and technical education |
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Silchar Medical College and Hospital |
Provides medical education and healthcare services |
Healthcare
Silchar takes care of its people with good hospitals and clinics.
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Hospital Name |
Services Offered |
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Silchar Medical College and Hospital |
Medical education and healthcare |
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Green Heals Hospital |
General healthcare services |
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Civil Hospital |
Public healthcare services |
Economy and Industries
Silchar is a hub for trade and business. It has industries that contribute to its economy.
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Industry Type |
Description |
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ONGC |
Oil and gas exploration |
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Cachar Paper Mill |
Paper manufacturing |
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Tea Industry |
Production of tea, a major income source |
The city is also known for its trade and commerce, especially during the tea boom.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agriculture is a big part of life in Silchar. The land is fertile, and there are plenty of natural resources.
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Crop Type |
Description |
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Rice |
A major crop in the region |
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Tea |
Silchar is surrounded by tea gardens |
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Oranges |
Grown in the nearby areas |
Transport and Connectivity
Silchar is well-connected by road, rail, and air.
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Transport Type |
Description |
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Silchar Railway Station |
Connects Silchar to other parts of India |
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Silchar Airport |
Handles domestic flights |
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Inter-State Bus Terminus |
Buses to various parts of North East India |
Culture and Traditions
Silchar has a rich culture with many traditions and festivals.
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Cultural Aspect |
Description |
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Festivals |
Durga Puja and Diwali are widely celebrated |
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Traditions |
Rich in music, dance, and art |
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Silchar Polo Club |
World’s first polo club, a point of pride |
Political Landscape
Politics in Silchar is active, with various parties playing a role.
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Political Party |
Role |
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BJP |
Major political party in the region |
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Congress |
Also has a significant presence |
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Regional Parties |
Play a role in local governance |
Challenges and Future Prospects
Silchar faces challenges but has a bright future.
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Challenge Type |
Description |
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Natural Disasters |
Earthquakes are a risk, but the city is resilient |
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Development |
Ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure |
Conclusion
Silchar is a city with a rich history, diverse culture, and strong community. It faces challenges but stands strong, ready for a bright future. The people here are proud of their city, working together to make it a better place. Silchar is truly the “Island of Peace” and “City of Love.”
FAQ
Banks(58) of Silchar City
| Bank name | IFSC code | Address | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank | UTIB0004596 | UPPER GROUND FLOOR, CAPITAL BUILDING, SILCHAR, CACHAR, ASSAM | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Axis Bank | UTIB0002676 | GD AND FIRST FLOOR 253 253B AT N S POINT SILCHAR CACHAR ASSAM PIN 788005 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Axis Bank | UTIB0000271 | CHOWCHAKRA COMPLEX SHYAMA PRASAD ROAD SHILLONG PATTY | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Bandhan Bank | BDBL0001852 | Pugalia Niwas, Rangirkhari ( Opposite Sanjoy Market) Silchar, PS - Silchar, Cachar, Assam, Pin-788005 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Bank of Maharashtra | MAHB0002238 | HOLDING NO 231, SONAI ROADWARD NO 13, SILCHAR | Silchar | ASSAM |
| Bank of India | BKID0005065 | TARAPUR BRANCH ASHIRBAD TOWERS ITKHOLAROAD PO SILCHAR DIST CACHAR ASSAM 788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Bank of India | BKID0005059 | SMC ROAD OPPOSITE DURGA MANDIRGHUNGOORDIST CACHAR ASSAM | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Bank of India | BKID0005048 | SHYMAPRASAD ROADSHILLONGPATTYPO SILCHARDIST CACHARASSAM | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Bank of India | BKID0005039 | NSAVENUE HAILAKANDI ROADOPP GREENVIEW HOSPITAL RANGIRKHARI | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Bank of Baroda | BARB0VJSILC | P B NO 27 , SHILLONG PATTY , SHYAMPRASAD ROAD , SILCHAR , 788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Bank of Baroda | BARB0SILCHA | SILCHAR BRANCH,HOSPITAL ROAD,,SILCHAR,788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Canara Bank | CNRB0008314 | SHOBHANA SUPER MARKET,I FLOOR,RANGIRKHARI,N S AVENEUE,SILCHAR( ASSAM )-788005 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Canara Bank | CNRB0003050 | IST FLOOR, SHOBHANA SUPER MARKET, N S AVENUE ,RANGERKHIRI SILCHAR -788005 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Central Bank of India | CBIN0283235 | HOSPITAL ROAD, PREMTALA, P.O. SILCHAR,DIST-SILCHAR,ASSAM-788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Central Bank of India | CBIN0281352 | CLUB ROAD,P.O.SILCHAR, DIST.:CACHAR | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Federal Bank | FDRL0001925 | BISHOPS HOUSE COMPLEX, SONAI ROAD SILCHARG DT, CACHER | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Federal Bank | FDRL0001236 | P B NO. 33 67 SHYAMA PRASAD ROAD SILCHAR | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Indusind Bank | INDB0000138 | 1ST FLOOR, CACHAR MARKET, RANGIRKHARI, N. S. AVENUE, SILCHAR -788005, ASSAM | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Indian Overseas Bank | IOBA0001460 | NETAJI SUBHASH AVENUE HAILAKANDI ROAD SILCHAR PIN 788005 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| IDBI | IBKL0001410 | GANGANAGAR BRANCH VILL GANGANAGAR PART VI PO GANGANAGAR PIN 788099 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| IDBI | IBKL0000293 | JAGANNATH APARTMENT, 1ST FLOOR ,HOSPITAL ROAD, SILCHARPIN 788005 ,ASSAM | Cachar | ASSAM |
| ICICI Bank | ICIC0003290 | ICICI Bank Ltd., Raja Bhawan, Station Road, Tarapur, Silchar,Dist. Cachar, Assam.788003 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| ICICI Bank | ICIC0002524 | ICICI Bank Ltd., ANA Enclave, Nag Naha Lane, UKD Road, Premtola, Silchar, Dist. Cachar, Assam.788004 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| ICICI Bank | ICIC0000619 | ICICI Bank Ltd., Giri Bhavan, N.S. Avenue, Hospital Road, Sichar Assam.788005 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Indian Bank | IDIB000S055 | Anand Arcade 1st floor Hospital Road Silchar SILCHAR PIN 788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| HDFC Bank | HDFC0004247 | HDFC BANK LTDN S AVENUE SILCHAR SILCHAR ASSAM 788005 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| HDFC Bank | HDFC0001063 | HDFC BANK LTDCLUB ROADHOTEL GEETANJALI COMPLEX | Cachar | ASSAM |
| North East Small Finance Bank | NESF0000218 | ALAMBAG BRANCH DIGHOR SRIKONA DAMCHORA BAZAR SRIKONA SILCHAR ASSAM 788026 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| North East Small Finance Bank | NESF0000198 | TUNBAZAR BRANCH NATUNBAZAR KAMINI MARKET FIRST FLOOR CACHAR ASSAM 788115 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| North East Small Finance Bank | NESF0000151 | ward no 04 Itkhola main road Near Durga Mandir Silchar Municipal PO Silchar PS Malugram Dist Cachar Assam Pin 788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | PSIB0000345 | CENTRAL ROAD SILCHAR ASSAM 788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Punjab National Bank | PUNB0903200 | CIRCLE OFFICE SILCHAR | Silchar | ASSAM |
| Punjab National Bank | PUNB0831500 | SILCHAR AS SILCH 788001 | Silchar | ASSAM |
| Punjab National Bank | PUNB0311000 | PNB, BO: SILCHAR, HOSPITAL ROAD, | Cachar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0063289 | 2ND FLOOR SBI MAIN BRANCH,PARK ROAD SILCHAR 788001 | Silchar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0063251 | 4TH FLOOR, AMBAR BUILDING, UKILPATTY, SILCHAR 788001 | Silchar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0061405 | COLLEGE ROAD SILCHAR,JAGADISH BOSE LANE NO2,VIVEKANANDA ROAD,SILCHAR 788007 | Silchar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0061392 | NEW LANE,NEAR SOUTH CITY HOSPITAL,MEHERPUR,SILCHAR 788015 | Silchar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0016356 | BORNA LATA OPP CHOTO LAL SETH INSTITUTE, CACHAR, DISTT. CACHAR. ASSAM 788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0015268 | AMBER BUILDING, UKILPATTY, SILCHAR, CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM788001, | Cachar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0014025 | C BY O REGIONAL BUSINESS OFFICE,AMBICAPATTY,SILCHAR 788004 | Silchar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0013309 | P.O.TARAPUR,SILCHAR,CACHAR DISTRICT,ASSAM 788003 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0013308 | P.O. RANGIRKHARI,SILCHAR 788005,CACHAR DISTRICT,ASSAM | Cachar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0012001 | C BY O NEW SILCHAR BRANCH,N.S.AVENUE,SILCHAR788005,CACHAR DISTRICT,ASSAM | Silchar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0010678 | AMBAR BUILDING,UKILPATTY,DIST CACHAR,ASSAM PIN 788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0007061 | R.E.C. SILCHAR, DI. CACHAR, ASSAM | Cachar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0006559 | DIST,CACHAR,STATE,ASSAM,PIN,788004, | Cachar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0005922 | HATIA.KANDI.ROAD,RANGIRKARI,P.O.SILCHAR,PIN.788005 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0001991 | NAIRPATTY,SAHID SACHINDRA PAUL ROAD,SILCHAR,PIN788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| State Bank of India | SBIN0000183 | PARK RD., SILCHAR788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Yes Bank | YESB0000151 | GROUND FLOOR,, BASUNDHARA BUILDING,, SHYAMA PRASAD ROAD,SHILLONGPATTY,, SILCHAR, ASSAM-788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Union Bank of India | UBIN0540765 | NAGENDRA NRIPENDRA BHAWAN, HOSPITAL ROAD, PREMTALA, DIST. SILCHAR,SILCHAR - 788 004, ASSAM. | Cachar | ASSAM |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank | UJVN0003622 | Baroda Lane,Hospital Road,Ambicapatty Point, Silchar,Cachar,Assam-788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| UCO Bank | UCBA0002635 | AT PO SILCOORIE GRANT SILCHAR DIST CACHAR, ASSAM 788118 VILL PO SILCOORIE DT CACHAR ,CACHAR ,ASSAM PIN 788118 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| UCO Bank | UCBA0002013 | MEHERPUR, SILCHAR, DIST CACHAR ,CACHAR ,ASSAM PIN 788015 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| UCO Bank | UCBA0002005 | VILL DORGAKONA, PO ASSAM UNIVERSITY, DIST CACHAR, SILCHAR ,CACHAR ,ASSAM PIN 788011 | Silchar | ASSAM |
| UCO Bank | UCBA0001927 | COLLEGE ROAD TRI JUNCTION, SILCHAR, CACHAR, ASSAM. COLLEGE ROAD SILCHAR ,CACHAR ,ASSAM PIN 788004 | Cachar | ASSAM |
| UCO Bank | UCBA0000080 | NAZIRPATTY SILCHAR CACHAR ,CACHAR ,ASSAM PIN 788001 | Cachar | ASSAM |