Karimganj district in southern Assam is now officially known as Sribhumi district. The Assam government renamed both Karimganj district and Karimganj town as Sribhumi in November 2024, and the current official district website and government documents use the new name. However, the older name Karimganj continues to appear in railway, postal and judicial records. Sribhumi is part of the Barak Valley region and shares an international border with Bangladesh. The district covers 1,809 sq. km, has a Census 2011 population of 12,28,686 and a literacy rate of 79.72%.
Quick Overview of Karimganj (Sribhumi) District
| Particular | Details |
| State | Assam |
| Current Official Name | Sribhumi District |
| Former/Common Name | Karimganj District |
| Administrative Division | Hills and Barak Valley Division |
| District Headquarters | Sribhumi (formerly Karimganj) |
| District Formation | 1 July 1983 |
| Area | 1,809 sq. km |
| Population | 12,28,686 |
| Literacy Rate | 79.72% |
| Administrative Units/Sub-Divisions | 3 |
| Revenue Circles | 5 |
| Development Blocks | 7 |
| Gram Panchayats | 96 |
| Villages | 1,280 |
| Main Court | District & Sessions Court, Karimganj |
| Main Railway Station | Karimganj Junction |
| Railway Station Code | KXJ |
| Railway Zone | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Railway Division | Lumding Division |
| Main PIN Code | 788710 |
| Nearest Airport | Silchar Airport, Kumbhirgram |
| Official District Website | Sribhumi District Administration |
Karimganj became a separate district on 1 July 1983 after the former Karimganj subdivision of Cachar was upgraded to district status.
Location of Karimganj District
Sribhumi lies at the southern end of Assam and forms part of the Barak Valley along with Cachar and Hailakandi.
The district is bordered by:
- Bangladesh towards the north and west
- Hailakandi district towards the east
- Tripura towards the west and south
- Mizoram towards the southern side
- Cachar district towards the north-east
The district has around 92 km of international border with Bangladesh, including a section formed by the Kushiyara River. Its landscape includes agricultural plains, wetlands, forests and low hill areas.
Sribhumi town itself lies close to the Bangladesh border and is connected with Silchar, Agartala, Hailakandi and other parts of the Barak Valley.
Administration of Karimganj District
The current district administration lists three administrative units/subdivisions, five Revenue Circles and seven Development Blocks. Recent district disaster-management records describe these units more specifically as one Sribhumi subdivision along with the Patharkandi and Ramkrishna Nagar co-districts.
Revenue Circles
The five Revenue Circles are:
- Sribhumi/Karimganj
- Nilambazar
- Badarpur
- Patharkandi
- Ramkrishna Nagar
Development Blocks
The seven Development Blocks are:
- North Sribhumi
- South Sribhumi
- Badarpur
- Patharkandi
- Ramkrishna Nagar
- Lowairpoa
- Dullavcherra
The latest district profile lists 96 Gram Panchayats, 1,147 revenue villages and 1,280 total villages when other village categories are included.
Municipalities and Urban Local Bodies
The current district profile records two Municipal Boards and one Town Committee. Government documents identify the main urban bodies as:
- Sribhumi Municipal Board
- Badarpur Municipal Board
- Ramkrishna Nagar Town Committee
These bodies handle sanitation, local roads, drainage, street lighting and other civic services.
Karimganj District Court
The principal judicial establishment is the District and Sessions Court at Karimganj/Sribhumi.
An important point is that the civil district has been renamed Sribhumi, but the official eCourts system still lists the district judiciary under “Karimganj.” The Assam State Legal Services Authority also continues to list DLSA Karimganj.
The district judicial establishment handles civil and criminal cases through the District and Sessions Court and subordinate courts.
District Court Location
The main court complex is situated in Sribhumi town, formerly Karimganj.
The Assam State Legal Services Authority records the District Legal Services Authority at:
Town Kali Bari Road, Karimganj/Sribhumi, Assam
Therefore, anyone searching online for a case or court location should try both Karimganj and Sribhumi, as judicial systems have not completely switched to the new name.
Karimganj Railway Station
The main railway station serving the district headquarters is:
Karimganj Junction Railway Station
Station Code: KXJ
Indian Railways currently lists Karimganj Junction as an NSG-5 station under Northeast Frontier Railway’s Lumding Division.
The railway network connects the district towards:
- Badarpur
- Silchar
- Agartala
- Dharmanagar
- Lumding
- Dullabcherra
Badarpur Junction is another important railway junction within the district.
Karimganj Junction Location
Karimganj Junction is located within Sribhumi/Karimganj town, making it convenient for reaching the main market, district offices and residential areas.
Local transport from the station includes autorickshaws, shared vehicles and taxis.
Passengers travelling on some long-distance routes should also check Badarpur Junction, as the best station depends on the particular train.
Road Connectivity
Road transport is important for Sribhumi because of its location near Tripura and Bangladesh.
The modern NH-8, formerly numbered NH-44, runs through the district towards Patharkandi, Churaibari and Agartala. Another national highway corridor connects the Karimganj area with Badarpur and Silchar.
Regular road connections are available towards:
- Silchar
- Hailakandi
- Agartala
- Dharmanagar
- Patharkandi
- Badarpur
Nearest Airport to Karimganj
Karimganj/Sribhumi does not have its own commercial airport.
The nearest airport is Silchar Airport at Kumbhirgram in Cachar district. The district administration places it approximately 83 km from Karimganj town.
Airports Authority of India confirms Silchar Airport at Kumbhirgram, Silchar – 788109.
Karimganj Pin Code
The main PIN code of Karimganj/Sribhumi town is 788710.
India Post officially lists:
Karimganj Head Post Office – 788710
Karimganj Bazar uses 788711, while different areas elsewhere in the district have their own postal codes.
The postal system continues to use the Karimganj name in many records even though the district and town are officially called Sribhumi.
Major Tourist Places in Karimganj District
Son Beel
Son Beel is one of the district’s best-known natural attractions and the largest seasonal wetland in Assam. During the dry season, parts of it are used for cultivation, while the area fills with water during the rainy months. It lies about 43 km from Sribhumi town.
Badarpur Fort
Badarpur Fort is a historic fort beside the Barak River, approximately 27 km from Sribhumi town. The district administration describes it as a Mughal-era fort.
Sutarkandi Border
Sutarkandi is an important India-Bangladesh border and international trade point, situated about 14 km from Sribhumi town.
Malegarh
Malegarh is associated with the 1857 uprising. Rebel soldiers fought British forces in this region, and graves connected with those events remain an important historical attraction.
FAQs About Karimganj District
Q. Should I write Karimganj or Sribhumi on a current government application?
For current Assam government purposes, Sribhumi is the official district and town name. However, railway, postal and judicial databases may still display Karimganj, so the older name can remain necessary when searching those systems.
Q. Which station is better for long-distance travel, Karimganj Junction or Badarpur Junction?
Karimganj Junction is convenient for the district headquarters, but Badarpur Junction can provide better options on some longer routes . Travellers should check both station codes when searching for trains.
Q. What is the best period to visit Son Beel?
The district tourism department recommends the period from around March through the rainy season and into the beginning of winter, when the wetland contains more water and offers its characteristic lake scenery.
Q. Can tourists freely cross into Bangladesh at Sutarkandi?
No. Sutarkandi is an international border and customs point, so normal immigration, passport, visa and border-security rules apply. Visitors going only for sightseeing should follow local security instructions and stay within permitted areas.
