The Deoha is a tributary of the Ramganga river. It rises in the Shivalik Hills and flows through the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. It is known by the names of Nanda or Nandhaur in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Upon its entry into the plains of Uttar Pradesh, the river gets the name of Deoha. Further downstream, it is also known as Garra.
| Deoha Nanda Garra | |
|---|---|
 Deoha River flowing by Pilibhit | |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh |
| City | Nanakmatta, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Ramganga |
• coordinates | 27°08′26″N 79°56′45″E / 27.1405°N 79.9459°E |
The holy sikh town of Nanakmatta is located on the banks of Deoha, and it is where the Nanak Sagar dam has been constructed on the river. Pilibhit, Bisalpur, Shahjahanpur and Sandi are other major cities located on its banks.
Nanak Sagar Dam at Nanakmatta
Nanak Sagar Lake at Nanakmatta
Garra river at Shahjahanpur
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- Atkinson, Edwin Thomas (1879). Statistical, Descriptive and Historical Account of the North-Western Provinces of India: Rohilkhand division part 1. North-Western Provinces and Oudh Government. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- Hunter, William Wilson (1886). The Imperial Gazetteer of India. Trübner & Company. Retrieved 19 September 2022.