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]
| Dikrong River | |
|---|---|
 Dikrong river at Banderdewa | |
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| Native name | দিক্ৰং নদী (Assamese) |
| Location | |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh & Assam |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Sub-Himalayan hills, Papum Pare district |
| • location | Arunachal Pradesh |
| • coordinates | 27°08′06.2″N 93°34′06.0″E / 27.135056°N 93.568333°E |
| Mouth | Subansiri River |
• location | Near Majuli, Assam |
• coordinates | 26°57′48.9″N 93°59′32.1″E / 26.963583°N 93.992250°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Dikrong River - Subansiri River - Brahmaputra River |
History
editDescription of the Dikrong river is found in early religious book Kalika Purana, where the river was mentioned as Dikkar Basini.[1]
Tributaries of Dikrong
editLeft bank tributaries of hill areas:
- Keyate Nadi [1]
- Pang Nadi (Nadi means river in Assamese language) [1]
- Shu Pabung [1]
- Peti Nalla [1]
Right bank tributaries of hill areas:
Left bank tributaries of plain areas:
- Beguli Nadi [1]
Right bank tributaries of plain areas:
- Kachikata Nadi [1]
References
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