Dudhnoi River

The Dudhnoi River is a sub-tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. The Dudhnoi river originates in the East Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The Dudhnoi River meets Krishnai River at Matia of Goalpara district and then flows as Mornoi River before its confluence with the Brahmaputra river. [1]Floods in Goalpara district is dictated by the Dudhnoi river. [2]

Dudhnoi River
Buffaloes taking bath in the Dudhnoi river at Goalpara
Native nameদুধনৈ নদী  (Assamese)
Location
StateMeghalaya & Assam
Physical characteristics
SourceEast Garo Hills
  locationMeghalaya
  coordinates25°38′57.1″N 90°48′59.7″E
MouthMornoi River
  coordinates
26°04′30.1″N 90°45′16.8″E
Basin features
ProgressionDudhnoi River - Krishnai River - Mornoi River - Brahmaputra River

References

  1. "Ground Water Information Booklet Goalpara District, Assam" (PDF). Goalpara district profile. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  2. "In Assam, a trail of broken barriers". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 September 2020.


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