Dhansiri River

Dhansiri River Latest News

Environmentalists recently raised concerns with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) over alleged hazardous effluent discharge from Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) into the Dhansiri River, warning of severe ecological damage.

About Dhansiri River

• Dhansiri is the main river of Golaghat District of Assam and the Dimapur District of Nagaland. 
• It forms an important tributary to the Brahmaputra River. 
• Course:
  • It originates from Laisang Peak of Nagaland. 
  • For the first 40 km from its source, the river flows in a northwesterly direction, and thereafter it flows northeast for about 76 km up to Dimapur. 
  • Beyond Dimapur, the direction of flow is generally northerly up to Golaghat, where the river takes an abrupt turn towards the northwest and ultimately joins the Brahmaputra at Dhansirimukh, Assam.
• The total lengthof the river from its source to outfall is approximately 352 km.
• Its total catchment area is 1,220 sq.km.
• It flows through the Nagaland -Assam border harbouring rich flora and fauna. On one side is the Dhansiri Reserved Forest, and on the other is Intanki National Park.

Dhansiri River FAQs

Q1. Where does the Dhansiri River originate from?

Ans. Laisang peak of Nagaland 

Q2. Is dhansiri a left or right bank tributary of brahmaputra river?

Ans. Dhansiri is the left-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra river. 

Q3. What is the total length of the Dhansiri River?

Ans. 352 km

Source: NIE