River Name: Ichamati

1. General Information

1.1 Description

Ichamati (Bogra-Sirajganj) is an inland river in northwestern region of Bangladesh. The river originates from the Manas River in Dhunat Union of Dhunat Upazila of Bogra District and flows into the Karatoya (Sirajganj) River in Nalka Union of Raiganj Upazila of Sirajganj District. It is a seasonal river. During the dry season, some parts of this river become dry. Dhunat Municipality is located on the banks of this river.

1.2 River Type

In terms of dimension: Small

In terms of seasonality: Seasonal

1.3 Planform

Meandering

1.4 River Source/Entrance/Outfall

River/Lowland/Mountain/Sea	Mauza	Union	Upazila	District	Division	Latitude	Longitude
Manas	Dhunat (Part)	Dhunat	Dhunat	Bogura	Rajshahi	24.69522021	89.54712243
Korotoya (Sirajganj)	Nalka Senganti	Nalka	Rayganj	Sirajganj	Rajshahi	24.42713651	89.59391184

1.5 Length

50 km

1.6 Width

Max: 130 m, Avg: 50 m, Min: 25 m

1.7 River Flowing Location

Bogura District: Dhunat
Sirajganj District: Kazipur, Sirajganj Sadar, Rayganj, Kamarkhanda

1.8 Tributaries

1.9 Distributaries

2. Hydrological Information

2.1 Tidal Effect

2.2 Flow Data

No Station Exists

2.3 Water Level

Refer to the document for detailed station-wise water levels.

2.4 Catchment Area

231 km²

2.5 Bank Overtopping During Medium Flood

Yes

3. Morphological Information

3.1 Physiographic Unit

Karatoya-Bangali Floodplain

3.2 Terrain Slope

3.8 cm/km

4. Water Uses

No specific irrigation or flood control projects listed.

5. Ecological Information

5.1 Ecologically Critical Area (ECA)

Not included in the list of Department of Environment (DoE)