Located in
Dhemaji District of Assam, Silapathar has its own
railway station. This municipal town is well linked with
Dhemaji,
Dibrugarh,
North Lakhimpur and
Tinsukia.
The government has proposed to set up wholesale markets with storage facilities at Silapathar. Plans are also on to develop hotel sites at the town to enhance tourism, and to set up an airport at the Likabali helipad near Silapathar.
Dibrugarh Airport is the nearest airport.