Meghalaya Rivers

There are many rivers in Meghalaya. Some of them are navigable, while some are not. The Meghalaya rivers are an inherent part of the state of Meghalaya.

The main rivers of Meghalaya in the Garo hills that form the northern system and flow from west to east are the Chagua, Ajagar, Kalu, Dudnai, Didram, Ringgi and Krishnai. The Kalu and the Krishnai are only navigable of all the northern system. The main rivers that form the southern system are Bhogai, Daring, Sanda, Dareng, Bandra and Simsang. The biggest of all the rivers of the Garo hills is the Simsang, which is partially navigable (for about 30 kms). Some other rivers of the region that are suitable for navigation are Bhupai and Nitai.

The main rivers of the eastern and central regions of Meghalaya plateau that flow towards the north are Umiam, Umkhri and Digaru and some major rivers of the eastern and central regions of Meghalaya plateau that flow towards the south are the Barapani or Umiew, Mawpa, Kynchiang (Jadukata), Myntdu and Myngot. Some information about a few Meghalaya rivers are given below:

Someswari

This is the second longest and the biggest of all the rivers at Meghalaya. Its local name is Simsang. It originates from the Nokrek mountains and moves eastwards through Williamnagar, which is the East Garo Hills district headquarters, Rongrenggre, Siju, Nongalbibra, Baghmara, which is the South Garo Hills district headquarters and Rewak.

Jinjiram

It originates from the Derek village. Upot Lake is the origin of its major tributary. It moves eastwards, through the Goalpara border and the Goalpara district. Jinjiram is the longest river of the two districts of the Garo Hills.

Kalu

The local name of this river is Ganol. It originates at the Tura peak and runs westwards through Garobadha, Damalgre, Rangapani and Goalpara.