Jadukata River
| Jadukata River | |
|---|---|
Jadukata River | |
| Location | |
| Countries | Bangladesh, India |
| State | Meghalaya |
| Region | Sylhet Division |
| District | Sunamganj |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 37 kilometres (23 mi) |
Jadukata River is a Transboundary river that flows between Bangladesh and India.[1] This river runs through Sunamganj, located in the northeastern region of Bangladesh.[2]
It is approximately 37 kilometres (23 mi) long, with an average width of about 57 metres (187 ft). The river flows in a winding, snake-like pattern. According to the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), the official identification number for Jadukata River in the northeastern river category is 72.[3][4]
Flow
The river reaches a depth of about 8 metres (26 ft) and has a watershed area of roughly 125 square kilometres (48 sq mi). It carries water throughout the year. However, during minor floods, the riverbanks tend to overflow.[5] Jadukata plays a significant role in Bangladesh’s mining industry.[2][6]
Origin and flow
The river originates in India’s Jaintia Hills (part of the Khasi range), and enters Bangladesh through the Bishwambarpur area in Sunamganj District. From there, it flows into Tahirpur, winding slightly southeast, then curves back into Bishwambarpur.[2]
Flowing southward, the river finally merges with the Surma River near the town of Jamalganj. Two river ports—Anwarpur and Durlovpur—are located along its banks.[5]
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References
- ^ Rajjak, Manik Mohammad (1 February 2015). উত্তর-পূর্বাঞ্চলের নদী" বাংলাদেশের নদনদী: বর্তমান গতিপ্রকৃতি [Rivers of the Northeastern Region" Rivers of Bangladesh: Current Dynamics] (in Bengali) (1st ed.). Dhaka: Publisher unknown. p. 220.
- ^ a b c "Jadukata River". beautifulbangladesh.gov.bd. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Chowdhury, Masud Hasan (17 June 2021). "Trans-boundary Rivers". Banglapedia. Archived from the original on Dec 6, 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ "River and Drainage System - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ a b ড. অশোক বিশ্বাস, বাংলাদেশের নদীকোষ, গতিধারা, ঢাকা, ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০১১, পৃষ্ঠা ১৪০-১৪১।
- ^ "Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 6, page 71 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library". dsal.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
