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Dibang River: source, course, dams and places

Dibang (Talon) is about 324 km long (total length). It rises at Keya Pass area, India–China border and ends in Brahmaputra (Lohit–Siang confluence). A map-first summary for exam revision.

By Pradyumna Gayake · Updated · From the same data as the app’s Dibang study card

Map of the Dibang river in India, from its source to Brahmaputra (Lohit–Siang confluence), with 1 dams and 1 places along its course. Source Dibang Dam
The Dibang drawn from AtlasMitra’s river data. Circle: source. Diamonds: dams and barrages. Dots: places on its course. India’s boundary as per the Survey of India.

Source

The Dibang rises at Keya Pass area, India–China border, Dibang Valley district, Arunachal Pradesh. 28.78° N, 95.86° E

Course

Its main course runs Arunachal Pradesh → Assam, and it ends in Brahmaputra (Lohit–Siang confluence): near Sadiya, Assam.

Key facts

  • Dibang multipurpose project under construction
  • Planned as one of India's tallest dams.

Dams and barrages

DamWhere and what
Dibang DamUnder construction, Lower Dibang Valley.

Places along the Dibang

PlaceNote
RoingArunachal Pradesh · near the river.

Quick questions

Where does the Dibang originate?

At Keya Pass area, India–China border (Dibang Valley district, Arunachal Pradesh).

Where does the Dibang end?

In Brahmaputra (Lohit–Siang confluence) (Near Sadiya, Assam).

How long is the Dibang?

About 324 km (total length).

Which dams are on the Dibang?

Dibang Dam: Under construction, Lower Dibang Valley.

Sources

  1. River course: Natural Earth Public domain and © OpenStreetMap contributors ODbL 1.0