Dikrong River Explained

Dikrong River
Pushpin Map:India Assam#India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Arunachal Pradesh & Assam
Source1:Sub-Himalayan hills, Papum Pare district
Source1 Location:Arunachal Pradesh
Source1 Coordinates:27.1351°N 93.5683°W
Mouth:Subansiri River
Mouth Location:Near Majuli, Assam
Mouth Coordinates:26.9636°N 93.9923°W
Progression:Dikrong River - Subansiri River - Brahmaputra River

The Dikrong River is a sub-tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. The Dikrong river originates in the hills of Arunachal Pradesh and flows through major cities like Nirjuli in Arunachal Pradesh and Bihpuria in Assam before its confluence with the Subansiri River.[1] [2]

History

Description of the Dikrong river is found in early religious book Kalika Purana, where the river was mentioned as Dikkar Basini.[1]

Tributaries of Dikrong

Left bank tributaries of hill areas:

Right bank tributaries of hill areas:

Left bank tributaries of plain areas:

Right bank tributaries of plain areas:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Dikrong river and the valley: changing patterns.
  2. Web site: Action plan for Dikrong river at NH 52 near bridge, Lakhimpur district. Pollution Control Board, Assam.