Manas (river)
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| location | Bhutan , Assam ( India ) | |
| River system | Brahmaputra | |
| Drain over | Brahmaputra → Indian Ocean | |
| Confluence of |
Drangme Chhu and Mangde Chhu 27 ° 30 ′ 0 ″ N , 91 ° 41 ′ 6 ″ E |
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Brahmaputra coordinates: 26 ° 14 '35 " N , 90 ° 47' 42" E, 26 ° 14 '35 " N , 90 ° 47' 42" E
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| length | approx. 110 km (including source rivers: 376 km) | |
| Catchment area | 41,350 km² | |
 Manas in Manas National Park |
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The Manas is a right tributary of the Brahmaputra in Bhutan and in the Indian state of Assam .
The Manas drains the eastern part of Bhutan. Its tributaries originate in the Himalayas , partly in the Tibet Autonomous Region . The Manas arises in the south of Bhutan not far from the Indian border at the confluence of the Drangme Chhu and Mangde Chhu . The river name is derived from the Hindu snake goddess Manasa . The Manas flows south through the Manas National Park in Assam . The Manas finally flows into the Brahmaputra near Chandmama Pathar . The river has a length of 376 km including the headwaters. 104 km of the river is on Indian territory. The catchment area covers 41,350 km². The river water of the Manas is partly diverted for irrigation purposes .
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Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Article Manas in the Great Soviet Encyclopedia (BSE) , 3rd edition 1969–1978 (Russian)