Barak Valley facts for kids
The Barak Valley is a special area in the southern part of Assam, an Indian state. It's also sometimes called South Assam. The biggest city in this valley is Silchar. The whole region gets its name from the important Barak River that flows through it.
The Barak Valley is made up of three main administrative districts in Assam: Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi. Long ago, during the time of British rule in India, Cachar and Hailakandi were part of a larger Cachar district. Karimganj, however, was part of a different district called Sylhet. After India became independent in 1947, Karimganj became part of India, while the rest of Sylhet joined what was then called East Pakistan (which is now Bangladesh).
What Does "Barak" Mean?
The name "Barak" comes from two words from the Dimasa language: 'Bra' and 'Kro'.
- Bra means "bifurcation," which is when something splits into two parts.
- Kro means "upper portion" or "upstream."
The Barak River actually splits into two smaller rivers, the Surma River and the Kushiyara River, near a place called Haritikar in the Karimganj district. The Dimasa people used to call the part of the river before it split "Brakro." Over many years, this name changed and became "Barak."
Images for kids
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A view of Silchar, the main city of the valley
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The last Dimasa Kachari King, Raja Govinda Chandra Hasnu, from 1832
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The Baroduwar Dimasa Kachari Palace in Khaspur, Cachar district
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A map showing a proposed Barak state in Northeast India, including southern parts of Assam.
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A beautiful tea garden in Cachar district
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A forest in the Barail range, Barak Valley
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A district map of the Barak Valley in Assam
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The Barak River, a natural beauty of the valley
