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★ District of Assam ★

Cachar

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Area · — km²
Population · 17,36,617
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Cachar — district of Assam

Cachar is a district in Assam. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Cachar

Tea gardens, rubber plantations, and cultural diversity in the Barak Valley region of Assam.

District HQ
Silchar

Must-visit places in Cachar

historical

Silchar War Cemetery

Commonwealth war cemetery from World War II with graves of soldiers from multiple nations.

  • temple
    Bhubaneswar Temple

    Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an important pilgrimage site in Silchar.

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Then & Now

Cachar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
14,25,180
Census 2011 baseline
+19.7%
Population · 2026
17,05,718
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,11,592
Census 2011 baseline
+17.5%
Households · 2026
3,66,153
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,185 villages

Cachar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
7,29,044Census 2011
Female population
6,96,136Census 2011
Sex ratio
955 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,11,592Census 2011
SC population
2,17,905Census 2011
ST population
16,626Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
17,05,718+19.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,66,153RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,02,832Census 2011
Cultivators
1,03,277Census 2011
Agri labourers
36,415Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
66.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
20,10,799 / 26,11,79377% complete
SBM-G toilets
78,214Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Cachar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
11 of 1,185 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • PHC· 22
  • Temple· 9
  • Hospital· 9
  • School· 4
  • Railway· 3
  • Police· 3
  • Shop· 2
  • Restaurant· 2
  • College· 1
  • Post office· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • Park· 1
  • Market· 1
  • Church· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Cachar district.

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All 5 mandals of Cachar

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1185 villages · 180 GPs
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Top villages in Cachar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Cachar

How many mandals and villages are in Cachar district?

Cachar district has 5 mandals and 1,185 revenue villages across 180 gram panchayats in Assam.

Where is the headquarters of Cachar district?

The district headquarters of Cachar is —.

What is the pincode of Cachar district?

Cachar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Cachar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Cachar fall under?

Cachar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Cachar district?

Cachar district had a population of 17,36,617 per the 2011 Census, across 1,185 villages.

When was Cachar district formed?

Cachar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Cachar district?

Major rivers in Cachar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Cachar

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