Gumti
Under review: this entry was added recently and its position is still being checked (exact (OSM geometry)).
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Overview
The Gumti is the longest and most important river of Tripura. It rises in the hills of the south-east of the state and flows west into Bangladesh, where it joins the Meghna system.
The Dumbur hydel project on the Gumti created a large lake that is a tourist spot, but it also submerged farmland and displaced many tribal families.
The river supports irrigation and fisheries in the Udaipur–Sonamura area.
Geography and key facts
- Main river of Tripura
- Flows west into Bangladesh (Meghna system)
- Dumbur dam and lake
- Through Udaipur, the old capital of Tripura
Why it matters for UPSC
Rivers shared with Bangladesh number 54; Tripura's Gumti, Feni and Khowai are among them.
Note for UPSC
The main river of Tripura; flows into Bangladesh.
Prelims asks about tributaries, the states a river flows through, its basin and the projects on it, so trace the course on the map.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Gumti yet.
Key facts
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Physical Features and Drainage of India (map lesson)
- Drainage Systems of India: Himalayan and Peninsular Rivers (map lesson)
- The Harappan (Indus Valley) Civilisation (map lesson)
- Harappan Civilisation: Sites, Town Planning and Phases (map lesson)
- Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadha (map lesson)