Brahmani River (Birbhum)

The Brahmani River is a tributary of the Dwarka River.

Brahmani River
Brahmani River
Location
CountryIndia
StateJharkhand, West Bengal
CitiesDumka, Rampurhat
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationKathikund, Dumka, Santhal Parganas
Discharge 
 • locationDwarka River

Etymology

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Course

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The Brahmani originates in the Santhal Parganas in Jharkhand and then flows through Birbhum district, bisecting Rampurhat subdivision. It finally flows through Murshidabad district, where it joins the Dwarka River.[1]

It is a hill stream with beds full of pebbles and yellow clay.[2]

Baidhara barrage

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Baidhara barrage on the Brahmani has a capacity of 540,000 cubic metres (440 acre⋅ft),[3]

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Brahmani River panoramic view

See also

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References

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  1. ^ O’Malley, L.S.S., ICS, Birbhum, Bengal District Gazetteers, p. 5, 1995 reprint, Government of West Bengal
  2. ^ "Murshidabad". District administration. Archived from the original on 5 March 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2009.
  3. ^ "Poverty and Vulnerability" (PDF). Vulnerability due to flood. Human Development Report: Birbhum. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
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24°16′39″N 87°50′02″E / 24.2775500°N 87.8339300°E / 24.2775500; 87.8339300