South Salmara-Mankachar (দক্ষিণ শালমারা-মানকাচৰ) is a district in western Assam, India, with its administrative headquarters at Hatsingimari. It lies along the Brahmaputra near the Bangladesh border and the hills of Meghalaya. The district is known for its riverine landscape, fertile agricultural land and char settlements on shifting river islands.
Local livelihoods depend heavily on farming, fishing, livestock rearing and small-scale trade. Bengali-speaking Muslim communities form a large share of the population, within a wider regional culture shaped by Assam and neighbouring areas. Markets, mosques and community gatherings are important parts of everyday life. Hatsingimari and Mankachar are key centres for administration, commerce and services.
Flooding and riverbank erosion are major civic concerns, affecting homes, farmland and transport links. Residents also care about reliable roads, healthcare, schools, safe drinking water and employment opportunities. Access to public services in remote riverine settlements, support for displaced families and infrastructure near the international border remain important local priorities.