River Name: Gorai

1. General Information

1.1 Description

The Gorai is an inland river in the southwestern region of Bangladesh. The river originates from the Ganges River in Hatash Haripur Union in Kushtia Sadar Upazila of Kushtia District and flows into the Madhumati River in Nakol Union in Sreepur Upazila of Magura District. The Gorai River is one of the distributaries of the Ganges. This river is one of the sources of fresh water in the southwestern part of the country. The river has a continuous flow of water throughout the year. This river is a second-class navigation route designated by the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA). This river experiences tidal effect. When the river flow increases during the monsoon season, the water overflows its banks.

1.2 River Type

In terms of dimension: Medium

In terms of seasonality: Perennial

1.3 Planform

Meandering

1.4 River Source/Entrance/Outfall

River/Lowland/Mountain/Sea Mauza Union Upazila District Division Latitude Longitude
Ganges River Gopinathpur Hatash Haripur Kushtia Sadar Kushtia Khulna 23.9454 89.113347
Madhumati River Majail Madartala Nakol Sreepur Magura Khulna 23.541272 89.516801

1.5 Length

85 km

1.6 Width

Max: 785 m, Avg: 365 m, Min: 205 m

1.7 River Flowing Location

1.8 Tributaries

Chatra

1.9 Distributaries

Dakua

2. Hydrological Information

2.1 Tidal Effect

Yes

2.2 Flow Data

Refer to the document for detailed station-wise flow data.

2.3 Water Level

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

2.4 Catchment Area

304 km²

2.5 Bank Overtopping During Medium Flood

Yes

3. Morphological Information

3.1 Physiographic Unit

High Ganges River Floodplain, Low Ganges River Floodplain, Active Ganges Floodplain

3.2 Terrain Slope

3.3 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)