Jiri River
The Jiri River is a tributary of the Barak River in the Indian state of Assam. The river originates from Boro Ninglo area of Dima Hasao district. The Jiri river serves as the inter-state boundary between Manipur and Assam and joins the Barak River at Jirimukh (Jiri-mukh where mukh means mouth in Assamese language). [1] [2]
| Jiri River | |
|---|---|
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| Native name | জিৰি নদী (Assamese) |
| Location | |
| State | Assam & Manipur |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Dima Hasao District |
| • location | Assam |
| • coordinates | 25°10′42.9″N 93°20′58.3″E |
| Mouth | Barak River |
• location | Jirimukh, Assam-Manipur border |
• coordinates | 24°42′42.9″N 93°04′54.7″E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Jiri River - Barak River |
References
- "Changing course of Jiri River threatens state's boundary". The People’s Chronicle.
- "River System of Assam". Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt of India’s environment related portal.
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