Kangsha River
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Kangsha River is a river in the northern parts of Mymensingh
and Netrakona districts of Bangladesh
. The Someshwari
is one of the rivers that join it from the north.
is joined by the Kangsna which
coming from the Garo-Hills past Nalitabari as the Bhogai
is at its best in the Netrakona subdivision at Deotukon and
Barhatta. After Mohanganj it becomes a narrow winding khal
with banks little higher than its own lowest level.
/Meghalaya
Hills through a number of hill streams and rivers. These in turn eventually drain out of the area through the Kaliganga-Kangsha River, which is part of the Sylhet Basin Haor
complex of rivers and streams. Topographically a low-lying plain generally sloping from the north-west to south-east, this site was once a large lake. Presently the wet season water area is about 82.1 square kilometres with a dry season water area of about 9 square kilometres. About 623,000 people inhabit the area, about 90% of households catch fish, and 9% are full time fishing households. The catchment area is about 212.39 km². The higher land surrounding the site is intensively cropped. Massive changes have occurred in the last 20 years with rapid and almost complete deforestation of the upper watershed and lower wetland areas, followed by a rapid loss of connection due to embankments and increased sedimentation.”
The river flows past Barhatta
, Mohanganj
and Dharampasha
. The Dhala and Dhanu rivers which flow into Kishoreganj District
are branches of Kangsha. The Kangsha flows into Surma River
in Sunamganj District
.
Mymensingh District
Mymensingh is one of the districts of Dhaka division, Bangladesh, and is bordered on the north by Meghalaya state of India and Garo Hills, on the south by Gazipur district, on the east by districts of Netrokona and Kishoreganj, and on the west by districts of Sherpur, Jamalpur and Tangail...
and Netrakona districts of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. The Someshwari
Someshwari River
Someshwari River , known as Simsang River in the Indian state of Meghalaya, is a major river in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya and Netrakona District of Bangladesh...
is one of the rivers that join it from the north.
Early History
At Gaglajuri the DhanuDhanu
In the Hindu religion, Dhanu, which is generally referred to as Dhanu Yatra, is a festival holiday relating to Lord Krishna's visit to Mathura. This visit was made to witness the ceremony of Bow...
is joined by the Kangsna which
coming from the Garo-Hills past Nalitabari as the Bhogai
is at its best in the Netrakona subdivision at Deotukon and
Barhatta. After Mohanganj it becomes a narrow winding khal
with banks little higher than its own lowest level.
About Kangsha River
According to a report on wetland protection, “All floodwaters come from the GaroGaro Hills
The Garo Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya, India. They are inhabited mainly by tribal dwellers. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is located in this range. It is one of the wettest places in the world. The range is part of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion.Garo Hills...
/Meghalaya
Meghalaya
Meghalaya is a state in north-eastern India. The word "Meghalaya" literally means the Abode of Clouds in Sanskrit and other Indic languages. Meghalaya is a hilly strip in the eastern part of the country about 300 km long and 100 km wide, with a total area of about 8,700 sq mi . The...
Hills through a number of hill streams and rivers. These in turn eventually drain out of the area through the Kaliganga-Kangsha River, which is part of the Sylhet Basin Haor
Haor
A haor is a wetland ecosystem in the north eastern part of Bangladesh which physically is a bowl or saucer shaped shallow depression, also known as a backswamp...
complex of rivers and streams. Topographically a low-lying plain generally sloping from the north-west to south-east, this site was once a large lake. Presently the wet season water area is about 82.1 square kilometres with a dry season water area of about 9 square kilometres. About 623,000 people inhabit the area, about 90% of households catch fish, and 9% are full time fishing households. The catchment area is about 212.39 km². The higher land surrounding the site is intensively cropped. Massive changes have occurred in the last 20 years with rapid and almost complete deforestation of the upper watershed and lower wetland areas, followed by a rapid loss of connection due to embankments and increased sedimentation.”
The river flows past Barhatta
Barhatta Upazila
Barhatta is an Upazila of Netrokona District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Geography:Barhatta is located at . It has 26683 units of house hold...
, Mohanganj
Mohanganj Upazila
Mohanganj is an Upazila of Netrokona District in the Dhaka division of Bangladesh.-Geography:Mohanganj is located at . It has 24011 households and a total area of 243.2 km².-Demographics:...
and Dharampasha
Dharampasha Upazila
Dharampasha is an Upazila of Sunamganj District in the Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh.-Geography:Dharampasha is located at . It has 28368 units of house hold and total area 496.03 km²...
. The Dhala and Dhanu rivers which flow into Kishoreganj District
Kishoreganj District
-Place of Interest:Kishorganj is a place of the creed of respectively Sanatana and Loukik Islam. Both Meghna and Brahmaputra river have contributed to its existence. Many traditional rituals are observed every year in Kishoreganj. Among them Kurikhai Mela is one of the most celebrated fair. It is a...
are branches of Kangsha. The Kangsha flows into Surma River
Surma River
The Surma River is a major river in Bangladesh, part of the Surma-Meghna River System. It starts when the Barak River from northeast India divides at the Bangladesh border into the Surma and the Kushiyara rivers. It ends in Kishoreganj District, above Bhairab Bazar, where the two rivers rejoin to...
in Sunamganj District
Sunamganj District
The district of Sunamganj consists 3562 mosques, 560 temples and 61 churches.-History:The name Sunamganj is derived from its founder, Sipahi Sunamuddin, who established a bazaar on the bank of the river Surma. In the ancient period, Sunamganj was part of the Rarh Kingdom that included Sylhet,...
.