Silapathar is a small town in Dhemaji district in the Indian state of Assam.

Historical Malinithan Mandir is located around ten km (6.2 mi) from Silapathar.

It is the commercial hub of Dhemaji district and Arunachal Pradesh, the place has a heady mix of indigenous communities like Mising, Chutia, Ahom, Gorkhas, Deoris.

Assamese and Mishing is the most spoken language It is well connected to the state and the country through roadways, railways and airways.

Private share taxi also flee across major towns and daily night services also transport large number of passengers to West Bengal, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Guwahati.