Tangon River
| Tangon River | |
|---|---|
 Tangon at Aiho | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Bangladesh, India |
| State/Division | Rangpur, West Bengal |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Discharge | |
| • location | Punarbhaba River |
Tangon River (also known as Tongon River) (
state of West Bengal and Bangladesh. It is a tributary of Punarbhaba River. It was named after Tankonath, zamindar of Ranisankail in Thakurgaon District.[1]
After originating in West Bengal, it passes through
There is also a dam constructed on tangan river near boda town, 26'11'32"N 88'28'02" E.It re-enters Bangladesh and meets Punarbhava River near Rohanpur in Naogaon District.[1]
Barrage
In 1989, a barrage was built across the river 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of Boda in Panchagarh District.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Mesbah-us-Saleheen (2012). "Tangon River". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ "Dakshin Dinajpur". Rivers. District administration. Retrieved 30 May 2009.
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28°17′N 95°42′E / 28.283°N 95.700°E
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