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The '''Budhi Gandaki River''' (Nepali:बुडी गण्डकी खोला) is a tributary of the [[Ganges]]. It is known as Sikrahana in its upper reaches. The Budhi (“Old”) Gandak flows parallel to and east of the [[Gandaki River|Gandak River]] in an old channel.<ref name = jain>{{cite web|url =https://books.google.com/books?id=ZKs1gBhJSWIC&pg=PA357&lpg=PA357&dq=Kiul+River&source=bl&ots=KTzg4SGA9T&sig=fNndb_lRwgwbIvCkttLgOYkZaz8&hl=en&ei=-fTgS_W1O9G0rAfVx5D4Bg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CBwQ6AEwBjgo#v=onepage&q=Kiul%20River&f=false | title =Hydrology and Water Resources of India By Sharad K. Jain, Pushpendra K. Agarwal, Vijay P. Singh | work = p. 358 |publisher = Google books |accessdate = 2010-05-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url =http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/85245/Budhi-Gandak | title =Budhi Gandak | work = |publisher = Britannica |accessdate = 2010-05-05 }}</ref>
The '''Burhi Gandak River''' is a tributary of the [[Ganges]]. It is also known as the Sikrahna river.<ref>{{Cite web |title=With Burhi Gandak Flooded, Champaran's Villagers Are Demolishing Their Own Homes to Save Construction Material |url=https://weather.com/en-IN/india/environment/news/2021-07-16-champarans-flood-affected-villagers-are-demolishing-their-own |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The Weather Channel |language=en-IN}}</ref> The Burhi (“Old”) Gandak flows parallel to and east of the [[Gandaki River|Gandak River]] in an old channel.<ref name = jain>{{cite book|url =https://books.google.com/books?id=ZKs1gBhJSWIC&q=Kiul+River&pg=PA357 | title =Hydrology and Water Resources of India By Sharad K. Jain, Pushpendra K. Agarwal, Vijay P. Singh | work = p. 358 | isbn =9781402051807 |access-date = 2010-05-05 | last1 =Jain | first1 =Sharad K. | last2 =Agarwal | first2 =Pushpendra K. | last3 =Singh | first3 =Vijay P. | date =16 May 2007 | publisher =Springer }}</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url =http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/85245/Burhi-Gandak | title =Burhi Gandak |publisher = Britannica |access-date = 2010-05-05 }}</ref>


==Course==
==Course==
The Burhi Gandak originates from Chautarwa Chaur near Bisambharpur in the district of [[West Champaran district|West Champaran]] in [[Bihar]].<ref name=govt>{{cite web|url =http://fmis.bih.nic.in/Riverbasin.html| title =RIVER BASIN | work = |publisher =Flood Management Information System, Water Resource Department, Bihar |accessdate = 2010-05-05 }}</ref>It initially flows through the [[East Champaran district]]. After flowing for a distance of about {{convert|56|km}}, the river takes a southerly turn where two rivers - the Dubhara and the Tour – join it. Thereafter, the river flows in a south-easterly direction through the [[Muzaffarpur district]] for about {{convert|32|km}}. In this portion, the river spills over its banks and a number of spill channels take off and rejoin it later.<ref name = jain/>
The Burhi Gandak originates from Chautarwa Chaur near Bisambharpur in the district of [[West Champaran district|West Champaran]] in [[Bihar]].<ref name=govt>{{cite web|url =http://fmis.bih.nic.in/Riverbasin.html| title =RIVER BASIN |publisher =Flood Management Information System, Water Resource Department, Bihar |access-date = 2010-05-05 }}</ref> It initially flows through the [[East Champaran district]]. After flowing for a distance of about {{convert|56|km}}, the river takes a southerly turn where two rivers - the Dubhara and the Tour – join it. Thereafter, the river flows in a south-easterly direction through the [[Muzaffarpur district]] for about {{convert|32|km}}. In this portion, the river spills over its banks and a number of spill channels take off and rejoin it later.<ref name = jain/>


The Burhi Gandak runs a zig-zag course through the districts of [[Samastipur district|Samastipur]] and [[Begusarai district|Begusarai]] before covering a short distance in [[Khagaria district]], running by the side of the town of [[Khagaria]], and flows into the [[Ganges]]. It forms the western boundary of the Khagaria town and a protection embankment built along the eastern side of this river, protects Khagaria town from the floods of Burhi Gandak. <ref>{{cite web|url = http://samastipur.bih.nic.in/
The Burhi Gandak runs a zig-zag course through the districts of [[Samastipur district|Samastipur]] and [[Begusarai district|Begusarai]] before covering a short distance in [[Khagaria district]], running by the side of the town of [[Khagaria]], and flows into the [[Ganges]] near Gogri and near Bairarpur in [[Munger]] . It forms the western boundary of the Khagaria town and a protection embankment built along the eastern side of this river, protects Khagaria town from the floods of Burhi Gandak.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://samastipur.bih.nic.in/
| title = Samastipur district | work = |publisher = District administration |accessdate = 2010-05-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://begusarai.bih.nic.in/ | title = Begusarai district | work = |publisher = District administration |accessdate = 2010-05-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://khagaria.bih.nic.in/ | title =Khagaria district | work = River system |publisher = District administration |accessdate = 2010-05-05 }}</ref>
| title = Samastipur district |publisher = District administration |access-date = 2010-05-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://begusarai.bih.nic.in/ | title = Begusarai district |publisher = District administration |access-date = 2010-05-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://khagaria.bih.nic.in/ | title =Khagaria district | work = River system |publisher = District administration |access-date = 2010-05-05 }}</ref>


The total length of the river is {{convert|320|km}}. The drainage area of the river is {{convert|10150|km2}}.<ref name = jain/>
The total length of the river is {{convert|320|km}}. The drainage area of the river is {{convert|10150|km2}}.<ref name = jain/>


===Tributaries===
===Tributaries===
The main tributaries of the Burhi Gandak are - Masan, Balor, Pandai, Sikta, Tilawe, Tiur, Dhanauti, Kohra,Anjankote and Danda.<ref name=govt/>
The main tributaries of the Burhi Gandak are - Masan, Balor, Pandai, Sikta, Tilawe, Tiur, Dhanauti, Kohra, Anjankote, Danda and lauriya , .<ref name=govt/>


==References==
==References==
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{{Rivers in Bihar}}
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[[Category:Rivers of Bihar]]
[[Category:Rivers of Bihar]]

Latest revision as of 19:22, 21 March 2024

Burhi Gandak River
Map
Location
CountryIndia[1]
StateBihar[1]
Physical characteristics
SourceChautarwa Chaur
 • locationnear Harpur , West Champaran district[1]
MouthGanges
 • location
Khagaria
 • coordinates
25°26′02″N 86°36′25″E / 25.43389°N 86.60694°E / 25.43389; 86.60694
Length320 km (200 mi)
Basin size10,150 km2 (3,920 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • locationBetween Gogri Khagariya and Bariarpur Munger

The Burhi Gandak River is a tributary of the Ganges. It is also known as the Sikrahna river.[2] The Burhi (“Old”) Gandak flows parallel to and east of the Gandak River in an old channel.[3][4]

Course

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The Burhi Gandak originates from Chautarwa Chaur near Bisambharpur in the district of West Champaran in Bihar.[1] It initially flows through the East Champaran district. After flowing for a distance of about 56 kilometres (35 mi), the river takes a southerly turn where two rivers - the Dubhara and the Tour – join it. Thereafter, the river flows in a south-easterly direction through the Muzaffarpur district for about 32 kilometres (20 mi). In this portion, the river spills over its banks and a number of spill channels take off and rejoin it later.[3]

The Burhi Gandak runs a zig-zag course through the districts of Samastipur and Begusarai before covering a short distance in Khagaria district, running by the side of the town of Khagaria, and flows into the Ganges near Gogri and near Bairarpur in Munger . It forms the western boundary of the Khagaria town and a protection embankment built along the eastern side of this river, protects Khagaria town from the floods of Burhi Gandak.[5][6][7]

The total length of the river is 320 kilometres (200 mi). The drainage area of the river is 10,150 square kilometres (3,920 sq mi).[3]

Tributaries

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The main tributaries of the Burhi Gandak are - Masan, Balor, Pandai, Sikta, Tilawe, Tiur, Dhanauti, Kohra, Anjankote, Danda and lauriya , .[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "RIVER BASIN". Flood Management Information System, Water Resource Department, Bihar. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
  2. ^ "With Burhi Gandak Flooded, Champaran's Villagers Are Demolishing Their Own Homes to Save Construction Material". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  3. ^ a b c Jain, Sharad K.; Agarwal, Pushpendra K.; Singh, Vijay P. (16 May 2007). Hydrology and Water Resources of India By Sharad K. Jain, Pushpendra K. Agarwal, Vijay P. Singh. Springer. ISBN 9781402051807. Retrieved 2010-05-05. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  4. ^ Burhi Gandak. Britannica. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
  5. ^ "Samastipur district". District administration. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
  6. ^ "Begusarai district". District administration. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
  7. ^ "Khagaria district". River system. District administration. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
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