Barak Valley
**1. Latest News **
- Connectivity Crisis: Assam PCC Chief Gaurav Gogoi urged PM intervention for worsening transport links in Barak Valley.
- Core Issue: Inadequate road/rail networks isolating the region despite strategic location.
2. Barak Valley
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Southernmost region of Assam |
| Districts | Cachar, Hailakandi, Karimganj (covers 9% of Assam's area) |
| Borders | North: Meghalaya, South: Mizoram, East: Manipur, West: Tripura & Bangladesh |
| Key City | Silchar (educational hub & economic center) |
| Economy | Agriculture-dominated (fertile floodplains of Barak River) |
3. Barak River
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Manipur Hills (Senapati district, 2,331m elevation) |
| Length | 900 km total (564 km in India) |
| Flow Path | Manipur → Nagaland border → Assam → Bangladesh (as Surma/Kushiyara → Meghna) |
| Major Tributaries | Jiri, Dhaleswari, Singla, Longai, Katakhal, Sonai |