Budhi Gandak
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The Burhi Gandak River is a tributary of the Ganges. It is known as Sikrahana in its upper reaches. The Burhi (“Old”) Gandak flows parallel to and east of the Gandak River in an old channel.
.It initially flows through the East Champaran district. After flowing for a distance of about 56 kilometres (34.8 mi), the river takes a southerly turn where two river - the Dubhara and the Tour – join it. Thereafter, the river flows in a south-easterly direction through the Muzaffarpur district
for about 32 kilometres (19.9 mi). In this portion, the river spills over its banks and a number of spill channels take off and rejoin it later.
The Burhi Gandak, runs a zig-zag course through the districts of Samastipur
and Begusarai
before covering a short distance in Khagaria district
, running by the side of the town of Khagaria
, and flows in to the Ganges. It forms the western boundary of the Khagaria town and a protection embankment built along the eastern side of this river, protects Khagaria town from the floods of Burhi Gandak.
The total length of the river is 320 kilometres (198.8 mi). The drainage area of the river is 10150 square kilometres (3,918.9 sq mi).
Course
The Burhi Gandak originates from Chautarwa Chaur near Bisambharpur in the district of West Champaran in BiharBihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
.It initially flows through the East Champaran district. After flowing for a distance of about 56 kilometres (34.8 mi), the river takes a southerly turn where two river - the Dubhara and the Tour – join it. Thereafter, the river flows in a south-easterly direction through the Muzaffarpur district
Muzaffarpur District
Muzaffarpur District is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India, and Muzaffarpur town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Muzaffarpur district is a part of Tirhut Division....
for about 32 kilometres (19.9 mi). In this portion, the river spills over its banks and a number of spill channels take off and rejoin it later.
The Burhi Gandak, runs a zig-zag course through the districts of Samastipur
Samastipur District
Samastipur is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar in India. The district headquarters are located at Samastipur. The district occupies an area of 2904 km² and has a population of 27,16,929 .- History :...
and Begusarai
Begusarai District
Begusarai District is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India, and Begusarai town is the administrative headquarters of this district.-Etymology:The name of the district apparently comes from "Begum" + "Sarai"...
before covering a short distance in Khagaria district
Khagaria District
Khagaria district is an administrative district in the state of Bihar in India. The district headquarters are located at Khagaria. Khagaria district is a part of Munger Division....
, running by the side of the town of Khagaria
Khagaria
Khagaria is a city in India, and the administrative headquarter of Khagaria district. Khagaria is a part of Munger division. The town has a major railway junction on the Barauni Guwahati section of the Indian Railways. National Highway 31 which connects rest of the India to North Eastern region...
, and flows in to the Ganges. It forms the western boundary of the Khagaria town and a protection embankment built along the eastern side of this river, protects Khagaria town from the floods of Burhi Gandak.
The total length of the river is 320 kilometres (198.8 mi). The drainage area of the river is 10150 square kilometres (3,918.9 sq mi).