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Dudhnoi River

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Dudhnoi River
Buffaloes taking bath in the Dudhnoi River at Goalpara
Dudhnoi River is located in Assam
Dudhnoi River
Dudhnoi River is located in India
Dudhnoi River
Native nameদুধনৈ নদী (Assamese)
Location
StateMeghalaya & Assam
Physical characteristics
SourceEast Garo Hills
 • locationMeghalaya
 • coordinates25°38′57.1″N 90°48′59.7″E / 25.649194°N 90.816583°E / 25.649194; 90.816583
MouthMornoi River
 • coordinates
26°04′30.1″N 90°45′16.8″E / 26.075028°N 90.754667°E / 26.075028; 90.754667
Basin features
ProgressionDudhnoi River - Krishnai River - Mornoi River - Brahmaputra River

The Dudhnoi River is a sub-tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. The Dudhnoi River originates in the East Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The Dudhnoi River meets Krishnai River at Matia of Goalpara district and then flows as Mornoi River before its confluence with the Brahmaputra River.[1] Floods in Goalpara district is dictated by the Dudhnoi river.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ground Water Information Booklet Goalpara District, Assam" (PDF). Goalpara district profile. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-02-06. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  2. ^ "In Assam, a trail of broken barriers". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2020-08-01. Retrieved 27 September 2020.