Tuni River Explained

Tuni River
Name Other:Bashistha Ganga
Pushpin Map:India Assam#India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Assam
Subdivision Type2:District
Source1:Mohkhuti No.1
Source1 Location:Majuli district, Assam
Source1 Coordinates:26.9386°N 94.1743°W
Mouth:Brahmaputra River
Mouth Location:Bhogpur Satra, Majuli district, Assam
Mouth Coordinates:26.9184°N 94.1536°W
Progression:Tuni River - Brahmaputra River

The Tuni River (also known as Bashistha Ganga) is a small tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. Tuni river flows through the middle of the Majuli, the largest river island of the world. Sri Sri Bhogpur Satra, one of the several ancient Sattras of Assam is located near the Tuni river. Tuni river is also known as Bashistha Ganga.[1]

Geography

The Tuni river is a natural anabranch originates from Mohkhuti No.1 of Majuli district. The Tuni river is blocked now and become a stagnant pool of water. The Tuni river meets Brahmaputra River near at Bhogpur Satra of Majuli.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bhogpur Satra Details. Majuli Cultural Landscape Management Authority . en. 3 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Erosion activity on Majuli – the largest river island of the world . India Environment Portal .