What is the Burhi Gandak River?
Q: What is the Burhi Gandak River?
A: The Burhi Gandak River is a tributary of the Ganges.
Q: Where does the Burhi Gandak River originate?
A: The Burhi Gandak River originates from Chautarwa Chaur near Bisambharpur in the district of West Champaran in Bihar.
Q: How does the Burhi Gandak River flow in relation to the Gandak River?
A: The Burhi Gandak River flows parallel to and east of the Gandak River in an old channel.
Q: What happens to the Burhi Gandak River after it flows for 56 kilometers?
A: After flowing for a distance of about 56 kilometres, the river takes a south-turn where two rivers - the Dubhara and the Tour join it.
Q: How long is the Burhi Gandak River?
A: The total length of the river is 320 kilometres.
Q: What is the drainage area of the Burhi Gandak River?
A: The drainage area of the river is 10,150 square kilometres.
Q: Through which district does the Burhi Gandak River initially flow?
A: The Burhi Gandak River initially flows through the East Champaran district.
