| Tyao River Tiau River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Mizoram |
| Cities | Champhai |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Khuangphah |
| • coordinates | 23°42′45″N 93°24′24″E / 23.7125°N 93.4066°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Kaladan River |
• coordinates | 22°47′10″N 93°05′45″E / 22.7861°N 93.0957°E |
| Length | 159 km (99 mi) |
Tyao River[1] (or Tiau River,[2] Tio River) a 159 km (99 mi) long river which forms part of the international boundary between India and Myanmar.[2]
It rises near Khuangphah village of Champhai district in Mizoram, India. It ultimately merges with the Kaladan River (Chhimtuipui river).[2]
Zokhawthar is located on the Indian side of the river. The Tio Khawmawi village is located on the Burmese side. In the local language, the river is also known as Ciau River or Ciau Guun ("Guun" means river).
References
- ↑ Dhruv Sen Singh, ed. (2017), The Indian Rivers: Scientific and Socio-economic Aspects, Springer, p. 436, ISBN 978-981-10-2984-4
- 1 2 3 Rintluanga Pachuau (1 January 2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Centre. p. 39. ISBN 978-81-7211-264-6.
External links
- Tyao River basin, OpenStreetMap, 7 November 2023.
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