Dhanu River Explained

Dhanu River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Bangladesh
Subdivision Type3:Division
Subdivision Type4:Districts
Length:90km (60miles)
Discharge1 Location:Near mouth
Discharge1 Avg:(Period: 1970 to 2000)[1]
Source1:Baulai River
Mouth:Ghorautra River
Basin Size:[2]

The Dhanu (Bengali: ধানু|Dhānu), also called the Ghorautra, is a river in Bangladesh and is a tributary of the Meghna. It flows directly southwards from Sunamganj in Sylhet through theeastern thanas of Netrakona and Itna Upazila of the district of Kishoreganj of Mymensingh Region. It flows through the Dhanpur, Itna Sadar, and Elongjuri union of the Itna Upazila. It is navigableyear-round. It falls and rises with the daily tides and even the canals connected with it a long way inland, at places like Gag Bazar and Badla, experience the effect of these tides.

References

24.3667°N 92°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ganga Delta.
  2. Web site: Ganga Delta.