Atrai River
| Atrai River Atreyee River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Countries | India and Bangladesh |
| State | West Bengal |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Jorapani river[citation needed] |
| • location | near Baikanthapur forest, Ward No 40, Siliguri, West Bengal, India[1] |
| Mouth | Chalan Beel |
| Length | 390 km (240 mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | Chalan Beel |
Atrai River (also spelt as Atreyee) (
.In ancient times the river was called Atreyee and finds a mention in the
Balurghat community development blocks in Dakshin Dinajpur district.[5] The river then renters Bangladesh. It splits into two rivers—the Gabura and the Kankra in Dinajpur district. It crosses the Barind Tract and flows into Chalan Beel.[4] The river serves as a perennial source of fishing, even though it is often the cause of flooding in many areas during monsoons.[6]
The total length of this river is approximately 240 miles (390 km). The maximum depth of the river is 99 feet (30 m).
Early history
The Atrai was formerly one of the greatest rivers of north
Brahmaputra
. Since then the Atrai has lost its importance and has now few traces of its former greatness.
It enters the district[Padma cut across the Atrai and overwhelmed it by copious deposit of silt.
The southern portion of the river in this district can still be traced from its junction with the Ichhamati at Boalmari; it then flows through Dulai and Bera thana and falls into the Padma near Ratanganj. This river presents one of the most striking instances of riverine changes in the district of Pabna.
References
- ^ "Siliguri ward No 40 History". Info Data India.
- The Telegraph (Kolkata).
- The Telegraph (Kolkata).
- ^ a b Mesbah-us-Saleheen (2012). "Atrai River". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ "Dakshin Dinajpur". River. District administration. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ^ "Flood Prevention plan for river Atreyee". District administration. Retrieved 19 August 2009.