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State-wise Inland Water Resources in NE Region of India. 2014-2015:

 

States

Rivers and Canals (kms.)

Reservoirs (Lakh Hectare)

Tanks and Ponds (Lakh Hectate)

Flood plain Lakes
and Derelict Water
Bodies (Lakh Hectare)

Brackish Water
(Lakh Hectare)

Total Water Bodies
(Lakh Hectare)

Arunachal Pradesh

2000

-

2.76

0.42

-

3.18

Assam

4820

0.02

0.23

1.10

-

1.35

Manipur

3360

0.01

0.05

0.04

-

0.10

Meghalaya

5600

0.08

0.02

Neg.

-

0.10

Mizoram

1395

-

0.02

-

-

0.02

Nagaland

1600

0.17

0.50

Neg.

-

0.67

Sikkim

900

-

-

0.03

-

0.03

Tripura

1200

0.05

0.13

-

-

0.18

India

195095

29.26367

24.3276

7.983

11.55

73.12427

NEG. : Negligible

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. (16363)

 

Major and Medium Rivers:

 

Name of River

Name of State

Important Tributaries

Catchment Area

(Sq. Km)

Average Annul Runoff (ml-cub-m)

Total Length of the River (km)

Name
of Discharge Collection Sites

Brahmaputra

Assam/
Arunachal Pradesh
 

Lohit, Dehang, Subansiri, Jiadhal, Kalang, Dibang, Buridehing, Kopili, Dhansiri(s), Sonkosh, Pagladiya, Dikrong, JiaBharali, Jiadhal, Champamati, Beki, Manas, Aie, Rangmadi

5,80,300 (up to Goalundo in Bangladesh) 4,64,130 at Jogighopa

4,94,300
(at Pandu) 5,37,000 (at Jogighopa)

2906
(Up to out fall in Bay of Bengal)

Bechamara, Pandu, Bhurbandha, Panchratna.

Subansiri

-do-

Boginadi, Kamala, Chayulchu

28,200

52,705
at 1st dam site

375

1st dam site, Chouldhuwaghat

Kopili-kalang

Assam/
Meghalaya

Diyung, Jamuna, Borpani, Kiling, Haria, Misa, Nonoi

20,068

9,023 at Dharamtul

261

Dharamtul

Dhansiri(s)

Assam/
Nagaland/ Manipur

Diphu, Gelabil, Deopani, Nambor

10,305

6,785
at Numaligarh

352

Numaligarh, Golaghat, R.C.C. Bridge

Jia-Bharali

Assam/
Arunachal Pradesh

Para, Pachi, Dikrai, Nameri, Pacha, Papu

10,289

28,844
at NT.Road Crossing.

229

NT.
Road Crossing

Jiadhal

-do-

Sidonadi, Sika N, Kumtiya Siri N.

1,346

N.A.

99

No discharge site

Ranganadi

-do-

Niyarpung, Keing, Talo, Kale, Pabha, Singara

2,941

5,286 at Pahumaraghat

150

Pahumaraghat,
Yazali

Buri-Dehing

-do-

Sanglai, Deban, Dirak, Namdapha

8,730

11,906 at Khowang

360

Khowang

Dikrong

-do-

Pachim N, Beguli N, Kachikata N, Keyate N

1,528

2,538
at Sissa pathar

145

Sissapathar

Dehang

-do-

Siyom

2,49,000

1,79,000
at 29 th Mile

N.A.

29 th Mile, Tuting, Yingkiong, Ranaghat, Passighat

Lohit

-do-

Delai, Dou, Tidding, Dichu, Satti, Lang, Digaru, Balijan, Kundil, AnoaDehing,
Tengapani

28,280

N.A.

N.A.

Hayuliang, Mompani, Nepalibasti, Tiding, Brahmakunda, Digarughat

Dibang

-do-

Ithun, Emra, Matuntalon, Dri

N.A.

N.A.

N.A.

Christanbasti,
Angolin,Munli

Sonkosh

-do-

Phochu,
Panakha, Raidak

10,345

17,197 at Srirampur

321

Jamduar, Srirampur

Tipkai

-do-

Hel-longa, Garuphela

1,744

7,685
at Khoraghat

N.A.

Khoraghat

Champamati

-do-

Dhalpani, Laopani, Tunia, Bakra

1,142

3,567
at Bahalpur

100

Bahalpur,
Karigaon

Pagladiya

-do-

Mutunga, Nona, Dimla, Chaulkhowa, Baralia, Ghogra

1,674

1,134
at N.T.Road Crossing

197

Thulkuchi, Bijalighat, N.T.Road Crossing, Galdighat

Puthimari

-do-

Sukla, Sessa

1,787

2,231
at N.H. Crossing

112

N.H.Crossing

Disang

Assam/
Nagaland

Balama,
Demow, Deroi, Tikok, Tissa, Tiratjo

3,950

4,992
at Nangalmara

230

Nangalmara

Dikhow

Assam/
Nagaland/ Arunachal Pradesh

Darika, Namdung, Yungmun, Phonchi

4,022

4,230 at N.H Crossing

236

N.H.Crossing

Jhanji

Assam/
Nagaland

Muning N, Tori N, Teok

1,349

783
at N.H.Bridge

108

N.H.Bridge

Kulsi-Deosila

Assam/
Meghalaya

Krishniya, Umsiri, Boko, Batha, Singra, Marki

3,770

2,318 at Ukium

220

Ukium,
N.H.Bridge

Dudhnoi
Krishnai

-do-

Rongre, Chidrang, Rongma, Chil

1,615

1,249
at N.H. Crossing

105

N.H.Crossing

Jinjiram

-do-

Ajagaur-Ghagowa, Rongai, Kallo, Daru

3,467

1702 at Rongsai

N.A.

Rongsai

Godadhar

Assam

Silai

610

730
at Moterjhar

N.A.

Moterjhar,
Targhat

Barnadi

Assam/
Bhutan

Barnadi, Kalpani, Dimla

730

405 at N.T.Road Crossing

112

N.T.Road
Crossing

Noa Nadi

-do-

Batiamari, Mongaldoi N,Lakshimijuli

745

279 at N.T.Road Crossing

103

N.T.Road Crossing

Tangani

-do-

Angara N, Khourang N

237

352 at Computed

75

No Discharge Site

Dhansiri(N)

Assam/
Arunachal Pradesh

Betali N, Ajagar, Mora, Dhansiri

956

2,295
at N.T Road Crossing

76

N.T Road Crossing

Belsiri

-do-

Dherai, Garjuli, Sapaigarmanjuli

751

728
at N.T Road Crossing

N.A.

N.T Road Crossing

Gabharu

-do-

Sonai, Rupali, Gelgeli

296

1,026 at N.T Road Crossing

N.A.

N.T Road Crossing

Bargang

-do-

Tonga, Jinjia, Sukhahauti, Namorah, Gangtung

550

N.A.

42

N.H.Crossing

Buroi

-do-

Gira N, Dalang, Heka, Bihmari

791

179 at N.H. Crossing

63

N.H.Crossing

Ghiladhari

-do-

Monai N, Dirring, Majuli, Chnota, Ghiladhari

670

196 at N.H Crossing

61

N.H.Crossing

Brahmajan

-do-

Tupung N, Kehuri N, Chengelijan

92

164 Comuted

28

No Discharge Site

Moridhal

-do-

Sisi, Kanibil N Lalpulia N

929

N.A.

123

No Discharge Site

Depota

Assam

Bindukuri, Borjuli, Bimlajan, Ghagra N

296

159 at N.T.Road Crossing

46

N.T.Road Crossing

Bhogdoi

Assam/ Nagaland

No Tributaries

920

698 at N.H. Crossing

160

N.H.Crossing

Bharalu

Assam/
Meghalaya

No Tributaries

469

N.A.

40

N.H-37 Crossing

Jinary

-do-

Rongkhati, Nabang

594

617 at Balbala

60

Balbala

Gaurang

Assam/
Bhutan

Samukha, Tarang

1,023

4,312
at Bamungaon N.H.Crossing

N.A.

Bamungaon N.H.Crossing, Kokrajhar Rly. Bridge

Gumti

Tripura

Sarma chhera, Malik chhera, Maharani chhera, San gang, Ganga chhera

2,492 Sonamura

2,748 at Sonamura

167

Sonamura, Udaipur

Manu

-do-

Dep R, Chamanu chhera, Chailengtha chhera, Kanan chhera, Lakhmi chhera, Madhal chhera

2,278 Kailashar

2,273 at Kailashar

140

Kailashar, Kumarghat

Haora

-do-

Donaigaon,
Ghoramora, Debtagang, Champanadi, Debatila chhera

488 Bordwali

200 at Bardwali

53

Bardwali

Burima

-do-

Rangpani
chhera

414
Bishalgarh

98 at Bishalgarh

54

Bishalgarh

Khowai

-do-

Balu chhera, Jeel chhera, Chamal chhera, Ahiadia chhera, Bhaskar chhera,
Maharani chhera, Trirupa chhera, Samru chhera, Lal chhera

1,328 Khowai

862 at Khowai

166

Khowai

Dhalai

-do-

Bahuri chhera, Chandrai chhera, Sofema chhera, Tamthung chhera, Surma chhera, Kulai chhera, Dalu chhera, Nali chhera

630 at Kamalpur

540 at Kamalpur

117

Kamalpur

Juri

-do-

Deo chhera, Kakri chhera, Lal chhera, Bali chhera, Hakai N, Lchailal chhera

482 at Radhapur

155 at Radhapur

79

Radhapur

Barak

Assam/
Nagaland/ Manipur/
Mizoram

Irang, Makru, Tuivai, Jiri, Sonai, Chiri, Madhura, Jatinga, Ghagra, Dhaleswari,
Singla, Longai

26,193 at Indo-Bangladesh border

29,056 at Badarpurghat

900

Tipaimukh, Lakhipur, Bhubandhar, Annapurnaghat, Badarpurghat

 

 

State wise Availability of Surface Water and its Accessibility in the North Eastern Region:

 

River

Total Catchment Area (Sq.Km)

Catchment inside States (Sq.Km)

Total Yield (Mcum)

Arunachal

Assam

Meghalaya

Nagaland

Manipur

Tripura

Mizoram

Brahmaputra

464130

81424

70634

11667

10803

-

-

-

537000

Subansiri

28200

15800

1200

-

-

-

-

-

52705

Kopili-Kalang

20068

Statewise CA Not Available

9023

Dhansiri(S)

10305

6785

Jia-Bhoroli

19289

9360

929

-

-

-

-

-

28844

Jiadhal

1346

306

1040

-

-

-

-

-

NA

Ranganadi

2941

2241

700

-

-

-

-

-

5286

Burhi-Dihing

8730

Statewise CA Not Available

11906

Dikrang

1528

1276

252

-

-

-

-

-

2538

Dihang

249000

Statewise CA Not Available

179000

Lohit

28280

NA

Dibang

NA

NA

Beki-Manas-Aie

41350

2925

Sonkosh

10345

-

785

-

-

-

-

-

17197

Titkai

1744

-

1572

-

-

-

-

-

7685

Champamati

1142

-

1005

-

-

-

-

-

3567

Pagladia

1674

-

1251

-

-

-

-

-

1134

Puthimari

1787

Statewise CA Not Available

2231

Disang

3950

-

2146

-

1804

-

-

-

4992

Dikhow

4022

47

928

-

2521

-

-

-

4230

Jhanji

1349

-

476

-

873

-

-

-

783

Kulsi-Deosila

3770

-

1595

2175

-

-

-

-

2318

Dudhnoi-Krishna

1615

Statewise CA Not Available

1249

Jinjiram

3467

-

975

2492

-

-

-

-

1702

Gadadhar

610

-

610

-

-

-

-

-

730

Bornodi

739

-

612

-

-

-

-

-

405

Noanadi

745

-

651

-

-

-

-

-

279

Thangani

237

-

191

-

-

-

-

-

352

Dhansiri(N)

956

230

623

-

-

-

-

-

2295

Belsiri

751

170

581

-

-

-

-

-

728

Gabhoru

296

58

238

-

-

-

-

-

1026

Borgang

550

350

200

-

-

-

-

-

NA

Buroi

791

654

137

-

-

-

-

-

179

Ghiladhari

670

619

51

-

-

-

-

-

196

Brahmajan

92

25

67

-

-

-

-

-

164

Moridhal

929

128

801

-

-

-

-

-

NA

Depota

296

-

296

-

-

-

-

-

159

Bhogdoi

820

-

286

-

534

-

-

-

698

Bhorolu

469

-

414

55

-

-

-

-

NA

Jinary

594

-

183

411

-

-

-

-

617

Gourang

1023

-

834

-

-

-

-

-

4312

Gomti

2492

-

-

-

-

-

2492

-

2748

Manu

2278

-

-

-

-

-

2273

-

2273

Haora

488

-

-

-

-

-

200

-

200

Burima

414

-

-

-

-

-

414

-

98

Khowai

1328

-

-

-

-

-

1328

-

862

Dhalai

630

-

-

-

-

-

630

-

540

Juri

482

-

-

-

-

-

482

-

155

Barak

26193

-

6562

-

728

9567

-

8585

-

 

Data Source: Office of the C. E. (P & D), Brahmaputra Board, Basistha, Guwahati-781 029, Assam