Silsakoo is a locality in the southern part of North Guwahati Town, Assam, India, surrounded by Mazgaon, Abhaypur, Madhyamkhanda, and Madhupur localities.
শিলসাকো
শিলসাকো অসমৰ সমৃদ্ধ সাংস্কৃতিক ঐতিহ্য আৰু ঐতিহাসিক গুৰুত্বৰ প্ৰমাণ হিচাপে থিয় হৈ আছে। চহৰখনৰ নামটোৱে নিজেই প্ৰাচীন শিলৰ দলং আৰু ইয়াৰ অসমীয় উৎসৰ মাজৰ সম্পৰ্ক কঢ়িয়াই আনিছে। চহৰখন অন্বেষণ কৰিলে অতীতৰ স্থাপত্য ৰ সাফল্য আৰু ৰাজবংশৰ আকৰ্ষণীয় কাহিনীৰ এক আভাস পোৱা যায়।
কিংবদন্তি অনুসৰি ৰজা ৰুদ্ৰ সিংহই বংগ আক্ৰমণৰ পৰিকল্পনা কৰি অসমৰ বিভিন্ন প্ৰান্তৰ পৰা এক লাখ (এক লাখ) সৈনিকৰ ভয়ংকৰ বাহিনী চিলছাকুত গোটাই লৈছিল। গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ আন্তঃগাঁথনি দলংখনে সেই সময়ছোৱাত সৈন্যৰ সমাবেশ আৰু চলাচলৰ সুবিধা প্ৰদান কৰাত গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ ভূমিকা পালন কৰিছিল।
Silsakoo on MAP
Village Locality Name: Silsakoo
Post Office: North Guwahati
Police Station : North Guwahati PS
Pin Code: 781030
STD Code: 0361
Country Code: 91
District: Kamrup Metro
State: Assam
Latitude / Longitude: 26.198147, 91.723259
History of the Silsakoo Town
Silsakoo is a town located in North Guwahati, Assam, with a name deeply rooted in its ancient heritage. The town’s name originates from the Assamese language, where “SIL” signifies “stone” and “SAKOO” refers to “bridge.”
At the heart of Silsakoo’s historical significance lies an ancient stone bridge, believed to be a masterpiece built by King Rudra Singha during his reign as an Ahom king. This architectural marvel served as a testament to the engineering prowess of the Ahom dynasty and symbolized their ambition.
Legend has it that King Rudra Singha planned to invade Bengal and gathered a formidable force of a lakh (100,000) soldiers from various parts of Assam in Silsakoo. The bridge, a vital infrastructure, likely played a crucial role in facilitating the assembly and movement of troops during that time.
Silsakoo stands as a testament to Assam’s rich cultural heritage and historical significance. The town’s name itself encapsulates the connection between the ancient stone bridge and its Assamese origins. Exploring the town provides a glimpse into the architectural achievements of the past and the intriguing stories of the Ahom dynasty.
As a town with a notable historical background, Silsakoo serves as a reminder of the region’s heritage and invites visitors to appreciate the convergence of history, culture, and natural beauty that Assam has to offer.
Landmarks in Silsakoo
- Ancient Silsakoo Stone Bridge.
- Historic Parikshit Pukhuri.
- Sri Sri Gopinath Mandir (Temple).
- Sri Sri Jagarnath Mandir (Temple).
- Trinayan Shiv Mandir(Temple).
- Chandra Kumar Baruah Children’s Park.
- North Guwahati Swimming Pool.
- Auni Ati Kamal Dev Higher Secondary School.
- Faculty School.
- Silsakoo Cremation Ground
- Pragjyotishpur Kala Parishad.
- Anandaram Borooah Library
- Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Community Hall.
- North Guwahati Fire Station.
- North Guwahati Municipal Board Office.
- Punjab National Bank [PNB], North Guwahati Branch.
- State Bank of India [SBI], North Guwahati Branch.
- Udit Lakhi Marriage Hall.
Silsakoo Picture Gallery


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