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    Tuni River

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    Tuni River
    Bashistha Ganga
    Tuni River is located in Assam
    Tuni River
    Tuni River is located in India
    Tuni River
    Location
    StateAssam
    DistrictMajuli district
    Physical characteristics
    SourceMohkhuti No.1
     • locationMajuli district, Assam
     • coordinates26°56′19.0″N 94°10′27.4″E / 26.938611°N 94.174278°E / 26.938611; 94.174278
    MouthBrahmaputra River
     • location
    Bhogpur Satra, Majuli district, Assam
     • coordinates
    26°55′06.4″N 94°09′13.0″E / 26.918444°N 94.153611°E / 26.918444; 94.153611
    Basin features
    ProgressionTuni River - Brahmaputra River

    The Tuni River (also known as Bashistha Ganga) is a small tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. Tuni river flows through the middle of the Majuli, the largest river island of the world. Sri Sri Bhogpur Satra, one of the several ancient Sattras of Assam is located near the Tuni river. Tuni river is also known as Bashistha Ganga.[1]

    Geography[edit]

    The Tuni river is a natural anabranch originates from Mohkhuti No.1 of Majuli district. The Tuni river is blocked now and become a stagnant pool of water. The Tuni river meets Brahmaputra River near at Bhogpur Satra of Majuli.[2]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Bhogpur Satra Details". Majuli Cultural Landscape Management Authority. Retrieved 3 November 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    2. ^ "Erosion activity on Majuli – the largest river island of the world" (PDF). India Environment Portal.
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