Adi Ganga facts for kids
The Adi Ganga, also known as Gobindapur Creek or Tolly's Nullah, was once a very important branch of the Hooghly River. For a long time, from the 1400s to the 1600s, it was like a busy highway for boats, connecting inland areas to the sea. Today, however, this historic river has mostly dried up.
The Ancient Flow of Adi Ganga
The Adi Ganga was the main "tributary" (which means a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river) of the Hooghly River. Imagine it as a major side road connecting to a big highway! For about 200 years, from the 15th to the 17th century, it was a vital waterway for people and goods. Over time, rivers can change their paths or fill up with silt (mud and sand), and that's what happened to the Adi Ganga.
Where Does the Adi Ganga Flow Today?
Even though it's mostly dried up, you can still see parts of the Adi Ganga's old path. It flows through areas like Tollygunge and Kudghat. It also passes by Alipore, Bansdroni, Naktala, and Garia. Further along, it goes through Boral, Mahamayatala, Narendrapur, and Rajpur.
The river's path continues through Harinavi, Kodalia, and Changaripota (which is now called Shubhashgram). Then it reaches Mahinagar and Baruipur (which was once known as Atisara village). Finally, the Adi Ganga reaches Jaynagar and Majilpur before its waters eventually flow into the mighty Bay of Bengal.
