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- The Mahananda originates in the Himalayas: Paglajhora Falls on Mahaldiram Hill near Chimli, east of Kurseong in Darjeeling district at an elevation of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft). It flows through Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and descends to the plains near Siliguri.
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The Mahananda (/ m ə ˌ h ɑː ˈ n ʌ n d ə, ˌ m ɑː h ə-/ mə-HAH-NUN-də, MAH-hə-) is a trans-boundary river that flows through the Indian states of Bihar and West Bengal before crossing into Bangladesh.
Mahananda River, river in northern India and Bangladesh. It rises in the Darjiling (Darjeeling) Hills in extreme northern West Bengal state. The river flows south through a rich agricultural area in Bihar state, enters West Bengal state, flows past Ingraj Bazar, and then continues southeastward.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mahananda is a typical river system consisting of two different stream, one arising from mountainous region of Himalayas in Nepal traverses through the Indian state of Bihar and out falls in the Ganga in left opposite to Rajmahal in Bihar and is locally named as river Fulahar.
Apr 12, 2021 · Mahananda makes its course through India and Bangladesh. It empties in Ganges river in Godagiri, Nawabganj District, Bangladesh. Mahananda is an intermittent river. Its flow significantly reduces or completely stops during certain parts of the year.
- India, Bangladesh
- Siliguri and Malda City
- West to East
- West Bengal, Bihar
Jul 24, 2024 · The Mahanadi River System is a major river system in East-Central India, originating from the highlands of Chhattisgarh and flowing through Odisha before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
The Mahananda originates in the Himalayas: Paglajhora Falls on Mahaldiram Hill near Chimli, east of Kurseong in Darjeeling district at an elevation of 2,100 meters It flows through Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and descends to the plains near Siliguri.
Origin of Mahananda River The mighty Mahananda River consists of two different streams; one arises from the Himalayan mountain ranges in Nepal and flows through the Indian state of Bihar. The river here is locally known by the name of Fulahar.
