Chhimtuipui

Kaladan river
Chhimtuipui crossing - Tuipui Ferry
Chhimtuipui is located in India
Chhimtuipui
Location of mouth
Location
CountryIndia
StateMizoram, Chin State, Rakhine State
CitiesZochachhuah, Paletwa, Sittwe Port
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationIndia
MouthSittwe Port
 • location
Rakhine State, Myanmar
 • coordinates
20°15′58″N 92°18′31″E / 20.26611°N 92.30861°E / 20.26611; 92.30861
 • elevation
2,325 m (7,628 ft)
Length138 km (86 mi)
Discharge 
 • locationmouth

The Chhimtuipui river, also known as the Chhimmtuipi Lui or Kaladan river, is a river of Mizoram, northeastern India. It flows in a southerly direction through Myanmar.[1][2]

Geography

The river is the biggest river in Mizoram by volume. It originates in western part of Myanmar from the Village of Vanum at an elevation of 2,325 metres (7,628 ft). It enters Mizoram near Sabawngte village from where it flows Northward for 138 kilometres (86 mi) till it meets Tiau river. From this point it flows northwest and meets Tuichawng river near Hnahthial and flows southwards where Mat river and Mengpui River meet.[3]

Hydro-electric project

The government of India is planning to construct a dam and hydro-electric project.

Kaladan river route

This river is also part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project.

See also

References

  1. ^ Lalhriatpuii (2010). Economic Participation of Women in Mizoram. Concept Publishing Company. p. 11. ISBN 978-81-8069-665-7.
  2. ^ Deka, Phani (1 January 2007). Geography, Economic And Regional. New Age International. p. 237. ISBN 978-81-224-1381-6. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  3. ^ Pachuau, Rintluanga (2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Centre. p. 40. ISBN 978-81-7211-264-6.


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