| Khowai River | |
|---|---|
 Khowai River at Teliamura | |
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| Native name | খোয়াই নদী (Bengali) |
| Location | |
| Countries | India andBangladesh |
| State | Tripura |
| District | Habiganj |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Atharamura Hills |
| Length | 166 km (103 mi) |
TheKhowai is atrans-boundary river that originates in the eastern part of theAtharamura Hills ofTripura inIndia and .
Flowing north-north-west, it leaves India atKhowai, and entersBangladesh at Balla inHabiganj District. The river passes east ofHabiganj town, where it is under pressure from pollution and encroachment, including cultivation and construction of concrete houses in the areas on the banks of the Khowai. North of town it turns west, and joins theKushiyara near Adampur inLakhai Upazila,Habiganj District. The river is 166 km long. It is the second longest river ofTripura.[1][2][3]
24°21′43″N91°12′46″E / 24.36194°N 91.21278°E /24.36194; 91.21278
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