Hooghly River facts for kids
The Hooghly River is a really important river in West Bengal, India. It's about 260 kilometers (160 miles) long. Think of it as a special branch that splits off from the mighty Ganges River. This branch helps carry water and life to many places.
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What is the Hooghly River?
The Hooghly River is a type of river called a distributary. This means it's like a smaller river that flows away from a main river. The Hooghly River gets its water from the Ganges, but then it goes its own way towards the sea.
How the Hooghly River Gets Water
To make sure the Hooghly River always has enough water, especially during dry seasons, there's a big dam called the Farakka Barrage. This dam is near a town called Tildanga in the Murshidabad district. The Farakka Barrage helps send water from the Ganges into a special canal. This canal then feeds the Hooghly River, keeping it full and flowing.
Rivers Joining the Hooghly
The Hooghly River isn't alone; it has a couple of friends that join it along its journey. These are the Rupnarayan River and the Damodar River. These rivers add more water to the Hooghly as it flows.
Where the Hooghly River Ends
After traveling for many kilometers, the Hooghly River finally reaches the Bay of Bengal near a place called Nurpur. Here, its waters mix with the sea, completing its long journey.
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Images for kids
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Hooghly River, Serampore
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Sunset at River Hooghly, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Panoramic view of Kolkata from Howrah with Second Hooghly Bridge
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Ganga Arati on the banks of the Hooghly river, Howrah
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The Hooghly River from the Harvest Fields of Bengal, c. 1905
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Hooghly River near Diamond Harbour
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Boats on Hooghly River
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Hooghly River in Kolkata
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Boats and men on the banks of the Hooghly river, 1915
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The Floatel in Kolkata located on the river
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The Prinsep Ghat which is located on the bank of the Hooghly River
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Char on the river at Bansberia, Hooghly district
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Boats on the river at Shimurali, Nadia district
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The river behind Hazarduari Palace in Murshidabad district
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The city of Kolkata lies along the banks of the Hooghly
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Boat seen from the bank of the Hoogly River at Kolkata
See also
In Spanish: Río Hugli para niños
