Having historical significance, Charing is the birthplace of many eminent personalities. As a result of the efforts of the educated persons and knowledge seekers of Charing, the college was established a long way back in 1964. Previously known as Charing College. It is one of the few old colleges of Upper Assam. Later on ‘Charing College’ was re-christened as ‘SwahidManiram Dewan College, Charing’ (S.M.D. College) which got named after the greatest martyr Maniram Dewan.