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Lohit River: source, course, dams and places

Lohit (Zayü Qu) is about 560 km long (total length). It rises at Zayü County, Tibet and ends in Brahmaputra. A map-first summary for exam revision.

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

Map of the Lohit river in India, from its source to Brahmaputra and 1 places along its course. Source Tezu
The Lohit 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 Lohit rises at Zayü County, Tibet, Enters India in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh. 28.53° N, 97.08° E

Course

Its main course runs Tibet → Arunachal Pradesh → Assam, and it ends in Brahmaputra: near Sadiya, Assam.

Key facts

  • Dhola–Sadiya (Bhupen Hazarika) bridge
  • Parshuram Kund lies on its bank.

Places along the Lohit

PlaceNote
TezuArunachal Pradesh · Lohit district town.

Quick questions

Where does the Lohit originate?

At Zayü County, Tibet (Enters India in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh).

Where does the Lohit end?

In Brahmaputra (Near Sadiya, Assam).

How long is the Lohit?

About 560 km (total length).

Sources

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