Bhogdoi River

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The Bhogdoi River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra in India. From its origin in the Naga hills it flows through the city of Jorhat and then it merges with another river and its name becomes Gelabill. The previous name of the river was Desoi. [1] [2] The Bhoghdoi river has become heavily polluted over the years. [3]

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References

  1. "Meet Bhogdoi, river of Jorhat's ancestors". The Telegraph India online. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  2. "A CASE STUDY OF BHOGDOI RIVER BASIN" (PDF). Shodhganga : a reservoir of Indian theses . Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  3. "Depositional activities of Lower Bhogdoi river" (PDF). Retrieved 25 January 2019.