Sonowal Kacharis

Category: Indian Society — Tribes / Northeast India

  • Sonowal Kacharis are an indigenous tribal community primarily associated with Assam.
  • They belong to the broader Kachari/Bodo-related ethnolinguistic-cultural landscape of Northeast India.
  • Agriculture and traditional livelihoods have historically played an important role in their society.
  • The community has a distinct cultural heritage, traditions and festivals.
  • They are particularly associated with areas of Upper Assam.

Key Pointer: Sonowal Kachari → Assam → Indigenous community → Northeast India.