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]
| Kaladan river | |
|---|---|
 Chhimtuipui crossing - Tuipui Ferry | |
  Location of mouth | |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram, Chin State, Rakhine State |
| Cities | Zochachhuah, Paletwa, Sittwe Port |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | India |
| Mouth | Sittwe Port |
• location | Rakhine State, Myanmar |
• coordinates | 20°15′58″N 92°18′31″E / 20.26611°N 92.30861°E |
• elevation | 2,325 m (7,628 ft) |
| Length | 138 km (86 mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | mouth |
Geography
editThe 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
editThe government of India is planning to construct a dam and hydro-electric project.
Kaladan river route
editThis river is also part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Lalhriatpuii (2010). Economic Participation of Women in Mizoram. Concept Publishing Company. p. 11. ISBN 978-81-8069-665-7.
- ^ Deka, Phani (1 January 2007). Geography, Economic And Regional. New Age International. p. 237. ISBN 978-81-224-1381-6. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ Pachuau, Rintluanga (2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Centre. p. 40. ISBN 978-81-7211-264-6.