Daha River
| Daha River बानगंगा | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Artesian well |
| • location | Sasamusa Chaur |
| • elevation | 200 meter |
| Mouth | Ghaghara |
• location | Phulwariya, Tajpur, Saran |
• elevation | 50 meter |
| Length | 96 KM |
| Basin features | |
| Cities | Siwan |
The Daha River (Bhojpuri: 𑂘𑂰𑂯𑂰 𑂢𑂘𑂲 ) is a seasonal river that originates from an artesian well in a marshy area of Sasamusa Chaur in Gopalganj district in the state of Bihar in India. It flows as a small, perennial stream, covering about 96 km (60 mi) through the Gopalganj, Siwan, and Chhapra districts, before joining the Ghaghra River near Chhapra. The river condition is critical due to encroachment, illegal construction and water pollution. Pollution of the river began largely in the 1980s, largely as a result of farming as well as the presence of a sugar mill in the region, and has continued ever since.[1][2]
Mythological importance
According to the Ramayana, when Sita was thirsty, she asked Lakshmana for water. Lakshmana shot his arrow at the ground and water come out from the place, which is why it was historically known as Baanganga.
Case in NGT
Several petition are filed in NGT for conservation of this river. As per latest report, NGT has asked govt of Bihar for clarification.
Conservation efforts
DPR has been prepared for conservation of this river by DM and district water department and is awaiting approval from government of Bihar.
References
- ^ "दाहा नदी - लुप्त होने की कगार पर है सीवान जिले की जीवनरेखा, संरक्षण के प्रयास जरुरी". दाहा नदी - लुप्त होने की कगार पर है सीवान जिले की जीवनरेखा, संरक्षण के प्रयास जरुरी (in Hindi). 2019-12-23. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ "जीवनरेखा मानी जाने वाली दाहा नदी का न प्रवाह बचा न जलीय जीवन". www.livehindustan.com (in Hindi). 2025-06-08. Retrieved 2026-01-19.