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

 

StatesRivers 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 Pradesh2000-2.760.42-3.18
Assam48200.020.231.10-1.35
Manipur33600.010.050.04-0.10
Meghalaya56000.080.02Neg.-0.10
Mizoram1395-0.02--0.02
Nagaland16000.170.50Neg.-0.67
Sikkim900--0.03-0.03
Tripura12000.050.13--0.18
India19509529.2636724.32767.98311.5573.12427

NEG. : Negligible

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

 

Major and Medium Rivers:

 

Name of RiverName of StateImportant Tributaries

Catchment Area

(Sq. Km)

Average Annul Runoff (ml-cub-m)Total Length of the River (km)Name of Discharge Collection Sites
BrahmaputraAssam/ Arunachal PradeshLohit, Dehang, Subansiri, Jiadhal, Kalang, Dibang, Buridehing, Kopili, Dhansiri(s), Sonkosh, Pagladiya, Dikrong, JiaBharali, Jiadhal, Champamati, Beki, Manas, Aie, Rangmadi5,80,300 (up to Goalundo in Bangladesh) 4,64,130 at Jogighopa4,94,300 (at Pandu) 5,37,000 (at Jogighopa)2906 (Up to out fall in Bay of Bengal)Bechamara, Pandu, Bhurbandha, Panchratna.
Subansiri-do-Boginadi, Kamala, Chayulchu28,20052,705 at 1st dam site3751st dam site, Chouldhuwaghat
Kopili-kalangAssam/ MeghalayaDiyung, Jamuna, Borpani, Kiling, Haria, Misa, Nonoi20,0689,023 at Dharamtul261Dharamtul
Dhansiri(s)Assam/ Nagaland/ ManipurDiphu, Gelabil, Deopani, Nambor10,3056,785 at Numaligarh352Numaligarh, Golaghat, R.C.C. Bridge
Jia-BharaliAssam/ Arunachal PradeshPara, Pachi, Dikrai, Nameri, Pacha, Papu10,28928,844 at NT.Road Crossing.229NT. Road Crossing
Jiadhal-do-Sidonadi, Sika N, Kumtiya Siri N.1,346N.A.99No discharge site
Ranganadi-do-Niyarpung, Keing, Talo, Kale, Pabha, Singara2,9415,286 at Pahumaraghat150Pahumaraghat, Yazali
Buri-Dehing-do-Sanglai, Deban, Dirak, Namdapha8,73011,906 at Khowang360Khowang
Dikrong-do-Pachim N, Beguli N, Kachikata N, Keyate N1,5282,538 at Sissa pathar145Sissapathar
Dehang-do-Siyom2,49,0001,79,000 at 29 th MileN.A.29 th Mile, Tuting, Yingkiong, Ranaghat, Passighat
Lohit-do-Delai, Dou, Tidding, Dichu, Satti, Lang, Digaru, Balijan, Kundil, AnoaDehing, Tengapani28,280N.A.N.A.Hayuliang, Mompani, Nepalibasti, Tiding, Brahmakunda, Digarughat
Dibang-do-Ithun, Emra, Matuntalon, DriN.A.N.A.N.A.Christanbasti, Angolin,Munli
Sonkosh-do-Phochu, Panakha, Raidak10,34517,197 at Srirampur321Jamduar, Srirampur
Tipkai-do-Hel-longa, Garuphela1,7447,685 at KhoraghatN.A.Khoraghat
Champamati-do-Dhalpani, Laopani, Tunia, Bakra1,1423,567 at Bahalpur100Bahalpur, Karigaon
Pagladiya-do-Mutunga, Nona, Dimla, Chaulkhowa, Baralia, Ghogra1,6741,134 at N.T.Road Crossing197Thulkuchi, Bijalighat, N.T.Road Crossing, Galdighat
Puthimari-do-Sukla, Sessa1,7872,231 at N.H. Crossing112N.H.Crossing
DisangAssam/ NagalandBalama, Demow, Deroi, Tikok, Tissa, Tiratjo3,9504,992 at Nangalmara230Nangalmara
DikhowAssam/ Nagaland/ Arunachal PradeshDarika, Namdung, Yungmun, Phonchi4,0224,230 at N.H Crossing236N.H.Crossing
JhanjiAssam/ NagalandMuning N, Tori N, Teok1,349783 at N.H.Bridge108N.H.Bridge
Kulsi-DeosilaAssam/ MeghalayaKrishniya, Umsiri, Boko, Batha, Singra, Marki3,7702,318 at Ukium220Ukium, N.H.Bridge
Dudhnoi Krishnai-do-Rongre, Chidrang, Rongma, Chil1,6151,249 at N.H. Crossing105N.H.Crossing
Jinjiram-do-Ajagaur-Ghagowa, Rongai, Kallo, Daru3,4671702 at RongsaiN.A.Rongsai
GodadharAssamSilai610730 at MoterjharN.A.Moterjhar, Targhat
BarnadiAssam/ BhutanBarnadi, Kalpani, Dimla730405 at N.T.Road Crossing112N.T.Road Crossing
Noa Nadi-do-Batiamari, Mongaldoi N,Lakshimijuli745279 at N.T.Road Crossing103N.T.Road Crossing
Tangani-do-Angara N, Khourang N237352 at Computed75No Discharge Site
Dhansiri(N)Assam/ Arunachal PradeshBetali N, Ajagar, Mora, Dhansiri9562,295 at N.T Road Crossing76N.T Road Crossing
Belsiri-do-Dherai, Garjuli, Sapaigarmanjuli751728 at N.T Road CrossingN.A.N.T Road Crossing
Gabharu-do-Sonai, Rupali, Gelgeli2961,026 at N.T Road CrossingN.A.N.T Road Crossing
Bargang-do-Tonga, Jinjia, Sukhahauti, Namorah, Gangtung550N.A.42N.H.Crossing
Buroi-do-Gira N, Dalang, Heka, Bihmari791179 at N.H. Crossing63N.H.Crossing
Ghiladhari-do-Monai N, Dirring, Majuli, Chnota, Ghiladhari670196 at N.H Crossing61N.H.Crossing
Brahmajan-do-Tupung N, Kehuri N, Chengelijan92164 Comuted28No Discharge Site
Moridhal-do-Sisi, Kanibil N Lalpulia N929N.A.123No Discharge Site
DepotaAssamBindukuri, Borjuli, Bimlajan, Ghagra N296159 at N.T.Road Crossing46N.T.Road Crossing
BhogdoiAssam/ NagalandNo Tributaries920698 at N.H. Crossing160N.H.Crossing
BharaluAssam/ MeghalayaNo Tributaries469N.A.40N.H-37 Crossing
Jinary-do-Rongkhati, Nabang594617 at Balbala60Balbala
GaurangAssam/ BhutanSamukha, Tarang1,0234,312 at Bamungaon N.H.CrossingN.A.Bamungaon N.H.Crossing, Kokrajhar Rly. Bridge
GumtiTripuraSarma chhera, Malik chhera, Maharani chhera, San gang, Ganga chhera2,492 Sonamura2,748 at Sonamura167Sonamura, Udaipur
Manu-do-Dep R, Chamanu chhera, Chailengtha chhera, Kanan chhera, Lakhmi chhera, Madhal chhera2,278 Kailashar2,273 at Kailashar140Kailashar, Kumarghat
Haora-do-Donaigaon, Ghoramora, Debtagang, Champanadi, Debatila chhera488 Bordwali200 at Bardwali53Bardwali
Burima-do-Rangpani chhera414 Bishalgarh98 at Bishalgarh54Bishalgarh
Khowai-do-Balu chhera, Jeel chhera, Chamal chhera, Ahiadia chhera, Bhaskar chhera, Maharani chhera, Trirupa chhera, Samru chhera, Lal chhera1,328 Khowai862 at Khowai166Khowai
Dhalai-do-Bahuri chhera, Chandrai chhera, Sofema chhera, Tamthung chhera, Surma chhera, Kulai chhera, Dalu chhera, Nali chhera630 at Kamalpur540 at Kamalpur117Kamalpur
Juri-do-Deo chhera, Kakri chhera, Lal chhera, Bali chhera, Hakai N, Lchailal chhera482 at Radhapur155 at Radhapur79Radhapur
BarakAssam/ Nagaland/ Manipur/ MizoramIrang, Makru, Tuivai, Jiri, Sonai, Chiri, Madhura, Jatinga, Ghagra, Dhaleswari, Singla, Longai26,193 at Indo-Bangladesh border29,056 at Badarpurghat900Tipaimukh, Lakhipur, Bhubandhar, Annapurnaghat, Badarpurghat

 

 

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

 

RiverTotal Catchment Area (Sq.Km)Catchment inside States (Sq.Km)Total Yield (Mcum)
ArunachalAssamMeghalayaNagalandManipurTripuraMizoram
Brahmaputra46413081424706341166710803---537000
Subansiri28200158001200-----52705
Kopili-Kalang20068Statewise CA Not Available9023
Dhansiri(S)103056785
Jia-Bhoroli192899360929-----28844
Jiadhal13463061040-----NA
Ranganadi29412241700-----5286
Burhi-Dihing8730Statewise CA Not Available11906
Dikrang15281276252-----2538
Dihang249000Statewise CA Not Available179000
Lohit28280NA
DibangNANA
Beki-Manas-Aie413502925
Sonkosh10345-785-----17197
Titkai1744-1572-----7685
Champamati1142-1005-----3567
Pagladia1674-1251-----1134
Puthimari1787Statewise CA Not Available2231
Disang3950-2146-1804---4992
Dikhow402247928-2521---4230
Jhanji1349-476-873---783
Kulsi-Deosila3770-15952175----2318
Dudhnoi-Krishna1615Statewise CA Not Available1249
Jinjiram3467-9752492----1702
Gadadhar610-610-----730
Bornodi739-612-----405
Noanadi745-651-----279
Thangani237-191-----352
Dhansiri(N)956230623-----2295
Belsiri751170581-----728
Gabhoru29658238-----1026
Borgang550350200-----NA
Buroi791654137-----179
Ghiladhari67061951-----196
Brahmajan922567-----164
Moridhal929128801-----NA
Depota296-296-----159
Bhogdoi820-286-534---698
Bhorolu469-41455----NA
Jinary594-183411----617
Gourang1023-834-----4312
Gomti2492-----2492-2748
Manu2278-----2273-2273
Haora488-----200-200
Burima414-----414-98
Khowai1328-----1328-862
Dhalai630-----630-540
Juri482-----482-155
Barak26193-6562-7289567-8585-

 

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