Tlawng

Tlawng River
Tlawng, water source for Aizawl, Mizoram
Country India
States Mizoram, Assam
Tributaries
 - left Tut
 - right Teirei
Cities Aizawl, Lunglei
Source
 - elevation 1,398 m (4,587 ft)
Mouth
 - location Zopui Hill
Length 185.5 km (115 mi)

The Tlawng is a river of Mizoram, northeastern India.[1] Its tributaries include the Tut, Teirei and the Ngashih. The city of Aizawl lies in the Tlawng valley.

Geography

The Tlawng River is one of the longest rivers in Mizoram, measuring 234 km in length (Distance) or 185.50 km net displacement (a straight line) (as of 23.9.2015) Between Zobawk village near Lunglei Town to Bairabi (Mizoram Border) It originates in Zopui Hill (Near Zobawk) some 8 kilometres (5 mi) east of Lunglei at an elevation of 1,395 metres (4,577 ft). After the confluence with Tut and Teirei River it eventually enters Cachar District. It is navigable by small boat up to Sairang.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Pachuau, Rintluanga (1 January 2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Centre. p. 35. ISBN 978-81-7211-264-6. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  2. ↑ Pachuau, Rintluanga (2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Center. pp. Page 38.

Coordinates: 24°52′N 92°36′E / 24.867°N 92.600°E / 24.867; 92.600


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