Gangi is a perennial river channel and an offshoot of the Ganga which mainly flows near the town of Arrah in Bihar in India. According to official data, the river covers a total length of 124 km (approximately 77 miles). It originates in the alluvial plains south of Arrah and flows in a northerly direction, running parallel to the main channel of the Ganga. After passing east of Arrah, it joins the Ganga at Keshavpur, near the border of the Bhojpur district.[1][2][3][4][5]
It is believed it is the ancient stream of the river Ganga.[6][7] Huien Tsang has written in his account that Ganga was 10km (6.2mi) from the village of Masarh which also indicates that earlier the Ganga used to flow faster in the South than present which is the present route of Gangi.[8] The high bank of old river bed can still be traced in Bhojpur and Buxar.[citation needed]
Course
The Gangi's course is entirely within the Gangetic plains. It originates in the southern part of the Bhojpur district and follows a north-to-northwesterly path. The river's channel is meandering and passes several villages, including Masarh and Chandwa. Its direction of flow is confirmed by satellite coordinates, which show a steady increase in latitude from its source to its mouth. The Gangi's journey ends at Keshavpur, where it flows into the River Ganga.[5].
During its journey, the Gangi serves as a primary drainage channel for the region, collecting water from several other rivers and man-made watercourses. The Nagri River, Malai Drain, and the Banas River all merge into the Gangi. Additionally, the Ara Canal joins it from the east near the village of Ramsagar.[5]
The Gangi's meandering channel passes several villages, including Masarh and Chandwa. Its journey concludes at Keshavpur, where it flows into the River Ganga.[5]
References
↑ Imam, Saiyyad Rahat. "A study on water quality of river Gangi at Ara town". Asian Journal of Environmental Science.
↑ Khan, Tajuddin Ahmed (1999). Social Structure of Migrant Population. Rajesh Publications. ISBN8185891214.
↑ Archaeological Survey of India Reports, Volume 3. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing. 1873.
↑ Cunningham, Alexander. Cunningham Report: Report for the year 1871-72.
↑ Bihar District Gazetteer: Shahabad. Patna: Secretariat Press. 1966. p.14.
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