Karimganj (কৰিমগঞ্জ), officially renamed Sribhumi district in 2024, lies in southern Assam’s Barak Valley, along India’s border with Bangladesh. Its headquarters is Karimganj town, on the Kushiyara River. The district is known for its Bengali-speaking population, river landscapes, tea gardens and cross-border connections.
Bengali and Sylheti speech are prominent in everyday life, alongside other local languages. Hindu and Muslim communities contribute to a cultural calendar of religious festivals, music and shared regional food traditions. Agriculture, tea cultivation, fishing, retail and border-related trade support livelihoods. Paddy fields, tea estates, places of worship and Karimganj’s riverfront and markets are important features of the local landscape.
Recurring civic concerns include seasonal flooding, riverbank erosion, drainage and dependable roads. Residents also care about employment, education, healthcare, drinking water and sanitation. Border management, trade infrastructure and citizenship documentation are significant public issues, while protecting wetlands and improving disaster preparedness remain important local priorities.