Krishnai River

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Krishnai River
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Native nameকৃষ্ণাই নদী (Assamese)
Location
State Meghalaya & Assam
Physical characteristics
Source West Garo Hills
  location Meghalaya
  coordinates 25°37′15″N90°21′43″E / 25.6209436°N 90.3620221°E / 25.6209436; 90.3620221
Mouth Mornoi River
  coordinates
26°04′30.1″N90°45′16.8″E / 26.075028°N 90.754667°E / 26.075028; 90.754667
Basin features
ProgressionKrishnai River - Dudhnoi River – Mornoi River - Brahmaputra River

The Krishnai River is a sub-tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. The Krishnai river originates in the West Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The Krishnai River meets Dudhnoi River at Matia of Goalpara district and then flows as Mornoi River before its confluence with the Brahmaputra river. [1]

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References

  1. "Ground Water Information Booklet Goalpara District, Assam" (PDF). Goalpara district profile. Retrieved 27 September 2020.