The Tuni River (also known as Bashistha Ganga) is a small tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. Tuni river flows through the middle of the Majuli, the largest river island of the world. Sri Sri Bhogpur Satra, one of the several ancient Sattras of Assam is located near the Tuni river. Tuni river is also known as Bashistha Ganga.[1]

Tuni River
Bashistha Ganga
Tuni River is located in Assam
Tuni River
Tuni River is located in India
Tuni River
Location
StateAssam
DistrictMajuli district
Physical characteristics
SourceMohkhuti No.1
 • locationMajuli district, Assam
 • coordinates26°56′19.0″N 94°10′27.4″E / 26.938611°N 94.174278°E / 26.938611; 94.174278
MouthBrahmaputra River
 • location
Bhogpur Satra, Majuli district, Assam
 • coordinates
26°55′06.4″N 94°09′13.0″E / 26.918444°N 94.153611°E / 26.918444; 94.153611
Basin features
ProgressionTuni River - Brahmaputra River

Geography

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The Tuni river is a natural anabranch originates from Mohkhuti No.1 of Majuli district. The Tuni river is blocked now and become a stagnant pool of water. The Tuni river meets Brahmaputra River near at Bhogpur Satra of Majuli.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Bhogpur Satra Details". Majuli Cultural Landscape Management Authority. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Erosion activity on Majuli – the largest river island of the world" (PDF). India Environment Portal.