# Sribhumi

> city in Assam, India

**Wikidata**: [Q1729385](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1729385)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karimganj)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sribhumi

## Summary
Sribhumi, officially renamed from Karimganj on November 21, 2024, is a city and administrative territorial entity located in the state of Assam, India. It serves as the capital of the Sribhumi district and had a population of 56,854 according to the 2011 census of India.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name:** Changed from "Karimganj" to "Sribhumi" on November 21, 2024.
- **Location:** Sribhumi district, Assam, India (Coordinates: 24.86666667°N, 92.36666667°E).
- **Population:** 56,854 (2011 census of India).
- **Elevation:** 13 meters above sea level.
- **Time Zone:** UTC+05:30.
- **Postal Code:** 788710.
- **Local Dialing Code:** 3843.
- **Administrative History:** Located in Cachar district until 1983; moved to Sribhumi district (then Karimganj) starting in 1983.
- **Official Languages:** Bangla, Sylheti, and Meitei (Meitei added in 2024).
- **Wikidata Description:** City in Assam, India.

## FAQs
**What was Sribhumi formerly known as?**
Sribhumi was officially known as Karimganj until November 21, 2024, when its name was changed.

**What is the geographic location of Sribhumi?**
The city is located in Assam, India, at an elevation of 13 meters, situated within the Sribhumi district in the UTC+05:30 time zone.

**What are the official languages of Sribhumi?**
The city recognizes Bangla, Sylheti, and Meitei as official languages, with Meitei's status beginning in 2024.

**What is the population of Sribhumi?**
According to the 2011 census of India, the population of Sribhumi was 56,854.

## Why It Matters
Sribhumi serves as the administrative headquarters of the Sribhumi district, playing a critical role in local governance and regional infrastructure. The city's recent renaming in 2024 marks a significant update in its official identity. Its recognition of multiple languages, including Meitei as of 2024, highlights its diverse cultural and linguistic landscape within the state of Assam.

## Notable For
- Being renamed from Karimganj to Sribhumi effective November 21, 2024.
- Serving as the capital of the Sribhumi district.
- Recognizing three official languages: Bangla, Sylheti, and Meitei.
- Transitioning from Cachar district to Sribhumi district in 1983.

## Body

### Administration and Demographics
Sribhumi functions as a city and an administrative territorial entity. It is the capital of the Sribhumi district. According to the 2011 census of India, the city has a population of 56,854. Administratively, the region was part of the Cachar district until 1983, after which it became part of the current Sribhumi district.

### Geography and Infrastructure
The city is located at coordinates 24.86666667°N, 92.36666667°E, with an elevation of 13 meters above sea level. Its postal code is 788710, and it uses the local dialing code 3843. The city operates in the UTC+05:30 time zone.

### Culture and Language
Sribhumi has a diverse linguistic profile. Its official languages are Bangla, Sylheti, and Meitei, with the addition of Meitei occurring in 2024. This linguistic variety is reflected in the city's digital presence, with Wikipedia pages in over 30 languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia.

### Identifiers and External Links
Sribhumi is cataloged in various databases with the following identifiers:
- **GND ID:** 7748729-1
- **VIAF ID:** 125609760
- **GeoNames ID:** 1267758
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n89184928
- **Freebase ID:** /m/025ss7_
- **BabelNet ID:** 02887255n
- **Who's on First ID:** 890502033
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID:** 245726854
- **SNARC ID:** tear
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007565169505171

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki//Q511741)
3. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki/Q611852)
4. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki/Q648195)
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. GeoNames
7. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File