Khowai

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Khowai, 1908

River of Assam, which rises in the State of Hill Tippera, and, after flowing north-west through the Habiganj subdivision of Sylhet District, falls into the Barak near Habiganj. The river passes by numerous local centres of trade, the most important of which are Muchikandi and Habiganj, and is largely used as a trade route. During the rains boats of 4 tons burden can proceed as far as Balla Bazar in Hill Tippera, and even in the dry season a vessel half that size can nearly reach the frontier of the District. The total length of the river is 84 miles.

This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.