Kosi River (Uttarakhand)

Kosi River
Kosi River valley near Almora
Location
Country	India
State	Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Dharapani Dhar, Kausani
Mouth
• location	Ramganga River, Uttar Pradesh, India
• coordinates	28°38′03″N 79°01′42″E
Length	168 km (104 mi)
Basin size	346 km^2 (134 sq mi)
Basin features
Tributaries
• right	Suyal, Ramgad, Bhowaligad

Kosi River, also known as Koshi or Kaushiki, is a tributary of the Ramganga River. It is an important river in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.^[1] Kair and Shisham forests are found on the banks of the river.^[2] The length of the Kosi river is 168 km (104 mi) and its basin is spread over an area of about 346 km² (134 sq mi).^[3]

Course

Kosi River flowing through the Jim Corbett National Park near Ramnagar

The Kosi originates from the Dharapani Dhar near Kausani, and flows towards the south. Flowing through the towns of Someshwar and Almora, it reaches Khwarab, where it is joined by the Suyal river.^[4] From Khwarab, it begins to flow west, passing through Khairna, Garampani and Betalghat. After reaching Salt Patti, it flows in the north-west direction till Mohaan, from where it takes a sharp bend and starts flowing towards the south-east. After passing through Dhikuli, it descends into the plains at Ramnagar. After traveling 70 mi (110 km) from Ramnagar, it enters the state of Uttar Pradesh at Sultanpur. It passes through the left of Rampur city and joins Ramganga near Chamraul village of Shahabad tehsil in Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh.^[5]

References

Notes

1. Negi, Himalayan Rivers, Lakes, and Glaciers, pg-49
2. Negi, Himalayan Rivers, Lakes, and Glaciers, pg-89
3. Bhatt, Ecology of the Mountain Waters, pg-44
4. Aggarwal, Uttarakhand: Past, Present, and Future, pg-289
5. Aggarwal, Uttarakhand: Past, Present, and Future, pg-289

Bibliography

• Negi, Sharad Singh (1991). Himalayan Rivers, Lakes, and Glaciers. Indus Publishing. ISBN 9788185182612.
• Aggarwal, J. C.; Agrawal, S. P. (1995). Uttarakhand: Past, Present, and Future. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 9788170225720.
• Bhatt, Shanker D.; Pande, Ravindra K. (1991). Ecology of the Mountain Waters. APH Publishing. ISBN 9788170243663.