Chhimtuipui

{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2020}}

{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}

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The Chhimtuipui river, also known as the Chhimmtuipi Lui or Kaladan river, is a river of Mizoram, northeastern India. It flows in a southerly direction through Myanmar.{{cite book|author=Lalhriatpuii|title=Economic Participation of Women in Mizoram|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JF_LzD2Q8DUC&pg=PA11|year=2010|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|isbn=978-81-8069-665-7|page=11}}{{cite book|last=Deka|first=Phani|title=Geography, Economic And Regional|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nRYbpdqY_GMC&pg=PA237|accessdate=8 August 2012|date=1 January 2007|publisher=New Age International|isbn=978-81-224-1381-6|page=237}}

Geography

The river is the biggest river in Mizoram by volume. It originates in western part of Myanmar from the Village of Vanum at an elevation of {{convert|2325|m}}. It enters Mizoram near Sabawngte village from where it flows Northward for {{convert|138|km|mi}} till it meets Tiau river. From this point it flows northwest and meets Tuichawng river near Hnahthial and flows southwards where Mat river and Mengpui River meet.{{cite book|last=Pachuau|first=Rintluanga|title=Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MYaYKXgAwLwC&pg=PA40|year=2009|publisher=Northern Book Centre|isbn=978-81-7211-264-6|page=40}}

Hydro-electric project

The government of India is planning to construct a dam and hydro-electric project.

Kaladan river route

This river is also part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project.

See also

References

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{{Hydrography of Mizoram}}

Category:Rivers of Mizoram

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