The Dikrong River is a sub-tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. The Dikrong river originates in the hills of Arunachal Pradesh and flows through major cities like Nirjuli in Arunachal Pradesh and Bihpuria in Assam before its confluence with the Subansiri River.[1][2]

Dikrong River
Dikrong river at Banderdewa
Dikrong River is located in Assam
Dikrong River
Dikrong River is located in India
Dikrong River
Native nameদিক্ৰং নদী (Assamese)
Location
StateArunachal Pradesh & Assam
Physical characteristics
SourceSub-Himalayan hills, Papum Pare district
 • locationArunachal Pradesh
 • coordinates27°08′06.2″N 93°34′06.0″E / 27.135056°N 93.568333°E / 27.135056; 93.568333
MouthSubansiri River
 • location
Near Majuli, Assam
 • coordinates
26°57′48.9″N 93°59′32.1″E / 26.963583°N 93.992250°E / 26.963583; 93.992250
Basin features
ProgressionDikrong River - Subansiri River - Brahmaputra River

History

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Description of the Dikrong river is found in early religious book Kalika Purana, where the river was mentioned as Dikkar Basini.[1]

Tributaries of Dikrong

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Left bank tributaries of hill areas:

Right bank tributaries of hill areas:

  • Ranchi Pabung [1]
  • Pachin Nadi [1]

Left bank tributaries of plain areas:

  • Beguli Nadi [1]

Right bank tributaries of plain areas:

  • Kachikata Nadi [1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "The Dikrong river and the valley: changing patterns" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Action plan for Dikrong river at NH 52 near bridge, Lakhimpur district" (PDF). Pollution Control Board, Assam.