The Bharali or Jia Bharali[1] (also known as Kameng) is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. The Bharali river originates in the hills of Arunachal Pradesh and flows through the heart of Tezpur before its confluence with the Brahmaputra river.
| Bharali River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| State | Assam |
| District | Sonitpur |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Arunachal Hills |
| • location | Arunachal |
| Mouth | Brahmaputra River |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Bharali - Brahmaputra |
Etymology
editThe name Bharali or Bharalu originate from Boro goddess name - Bhollobri.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Jia Bharali River: Latest News & Videos, Photos about Jia Bharali River | The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ Bishnu Rabha (1982). Bishnu Rabha Rachanavali Vol. 1.