Knowra Hooghly River Hooghly River The Hooghly is a western distributary of the Ganges in West Bengal, flowing past Kolkata to the Bay of Bengal. It links the lower Ganges delta with a major seaport and a densely settled river corridor.
Ganges Delta : The Ganges Delta is a vast river delta formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna river systems in South Asia. The Hooghly is the delta's western distributary and carries part of its water toward the Bay of Bengal.
Kolkata Port : Kolkata Port is a riverine port on the Hooghly, serving the city of Kolkata and its hinterland. The port depends on the Hooghly channel for maritime access despite its distance from the open sea.
Hooghly district : Hooghly district is an administrative district in West Bengal, named after the Hooghly River. The river gave its name to the district along part of its western bank.
Indo-Bangladesh water sharing : Indo-Bangladesh water sharing concerns agreements and disputes over rivers crossing the India-Bangladesh border. Ganges water diverted toward the Hooghly at Farakka is central to downstream flow disputes.
Tidal bore : A tidal bore is a wave that travels upstream through a river or estuary as the tide rises. The Hooghly can experience a bore as incoming tides push against its river flow.
Haldia Port : Haldia Port is a seaport and industrial complex near the mouth of the Hooghly in West Bengal. It provides a deeper-water alternative for cargo moving through the Hooghly estuary.
Bandell : Bandel is a town in West Bengal known for its Portuguese-era church and history on the Hooghly. Portuguese settlement at Bandel reflects the river's early role in European trade.
Farakka Barrage Treaty : The Ganges Water Sharing Treaty is a 1996 agreement between India and Bangladesh on sharing Ganges flows at Farakka. It sets seasonal rules for the water that supports the Hooghly system.
Farakka Barrage : The Farakka Barrage is a dam across the Ganges in West Bengal, completed in 1975 to divert water toward the Hooghly system. Its feeder canal diverts Ganges water to help maintain the Hooghly's flow and navigability.
Kolkata : Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India, situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River. The river has shaped the city's trade, transport, settlement, and urban form.
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