Brahmani River (Dwarka)

River in West Bengal, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Brahmani River is a tributary of the Dwarka River.

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Brahmani River
Brahmani River
Location
CountryIndia
StateJharkhand, West Bengal
CitiesDumka, Rampurhat
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationKathikund, Dumka, Santhal Parganas
Discharge 
  locationDwarka River
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Course

The Brahmani originates in the Santhal Parganas in Jharkhand and then flows through Birbhum district, bisecting Rampurhat subdivision. It finally flows through Murshidabad district, where it joins the Dwarka River.[1]

It is a hill stream with beds full of pebbles and yellow clay.[2]

Baidhara barrage

Baidhara barrage on the Brahmani has a capacity of 540,000 cubic metres (440 acre⋅ft),[3]

Brahmani River panoramic view

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