River Name: Kirtonkhola

1. General Information

1.1 Description

The Kirtonkhola is an inland river in the southwestern region of Bangladesh. The river originates from the Arial Khan River in Charbaria Union of Sadar Upazila of Barisal District and flows into the Sugandha River in Nalchiti Municipality of Nalchiti Upazila of Jhalakathi District. The river has flow throughout the year and is used by small and large boats. During the rainy season, water overflows its banks and flows into the floodplain. The river is subject to tidal influence. The river is a first-class navigation route designated by the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority.

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
Arial Khan River Char Baria Lamchari Charbaria Barishal Sadar (Kotwali) Barishal Barishal 22.743383 90.419756
Sugandha Anurag Ward No. 08 Nalchhity Jhalokati Barishal 22.64764 90.345682

1.5 Length

21 km

1.6 Width

Max: 1100 m, Avg: 700 m, Min: 400 m

1.7 River Flowing Location

1.8 Tributaries

No

1.9 Distributaries

Bukhainagar , Khairabad

2. Hydrological Information

2.1 Tidal Effect

Yes

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

51 km²

2.5 Bank Overtopping During Medium Flood

Yes

3. Morphological Information

3.1 Physiographic Unit

Ganges Tidal Floodplain

3.2 Terrain Slope

1.9 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)