Someshwari River

Someshwari River is considered as the largest and the second longest river in Meghalaya. The river is most commonly known by its local name ‘Simsang’. It is the major river of the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, especially the East Garo Hills district. This river separated the Garo Hills by dividing it into two parts. The Someshwari is originated from the Nokrek Peak of the Nokrek Mountains. Starting from the Nokrek Peak the Someshwari advances eastward, streaming across Rongrenggre and Williamnagar, the headquarters of East Garo Hills district. From there it surges through Nongalbibra, Siju, and Rewak and ultimately reaches Baghmara, the headquarters of South Garo Hills district. Someshwari River is also a major river of the Netrokona district of Bangladesh. It approaches to Bangladesh by passing through Susang-Durgapur and other regions of the Netrokona district.

The Someshwari River is the second longest and the biggest river in the entire Garo Hills District. It is a south flowing river and encompasses the towns of Meghalaya, namely Williamnagar, Baghmara and Rewak. Chibok, Rongdik, Rompa and Ringdi rivers are the major tributaries of this river. The upper course of the Someshwari River is non-navigable as a result of the large number of huge stones and abundant cataracts that it carries along with its course. However, in its lower course the river forms a number of deep pools and falls. As such the Someshwari River is the source of many picturesque waterfalls in the state of Meghalaya, namely Matma, Mirik, Kan´chru Suk, Jamiseng, Warisik, Goka and Bobra.

The Someshwari River advances through the middle of a narrow valley formed in between the high Garo Hills. This valley formed by the river is known as the Simsang Valley or the Someshwari River Valley and is considered as the most outstanding feature of the South Garo Hills. Moreover, it lends a scenic beauty to the steep Garo Hills. The valuable and extensive coal field of Darrangiri is located near the Someshwari River.

 Nongalbibra Township is a vital town situated over river Someshwari.

Course

Someshwari River is the largest and the second longest river in the Garo Hills district in Meghalaya. The Someshwari River gains its origin from the Nokrek Mountains. It proceeds from the Nokrek Peak in an eastward direction. In its due course the Someshwari heads eastward flowing across Rongrenggre and Williamnagar, the headquarters of East Garo Hills district. Next it further courses through Nongalbibra, Siju, and Rewak and ultimately arrives at Baghmara, the headquarters of South Garo Hills district. The Someshwari also surges to Bangladesh by passing through Susang-Durgapur and other regions of the Netrokona district.

The River Someshwari is a south flowing river and passes by the towns of Meghalaya, namely Williamnagar, Baghmara and Rewak during its advancement towards the east. The river meets its tributaries namely Chibok, Rongdik, Rompa and Ringdi rivers while advancing in its regular course. Here after joining with its tributaries the river swells up and acquires speed. In its upper course the Someshwari River carries large number of huge stones and high amount of cataracts that makes it non-navigable. But, in its lower course the river forms a number of deep pools and falls. Thus it creates many picturesque waterfalls namely Matma, Mirik, Kan´chru Suk, Jamiseng, Warisik, Goka and Bobra in its course.

The Someshwari River is a chief river of Meghalaya that originates from the Garo Hills. The Someshwari is also a major river of Bangladesh. It courses to Bangladesh by passing through Susang-Durgapur and other regions of the Netrokona district. This river passing through Bijoypur and Durgapur approaches into the Netrokona district and ultimately unites with the Kangsha River in the south. While transcending the borders of Bangladesh and gushing into it, the River Simsang changes its name into Someshwari.

Tributaries

Chibok River

The Chibok River is one of the chief tributaries of the Someshwari River in Meghalaya. The Chibok River unites with River Someshwari in its gradual course. The Chibok River joins with the Someshwari before its entering into Bangladesh and results in its swelling and attainment of speed.

 A 70 meter footbridge is constructed on the Chibok River in order to join the Nengmandalgre and Bolkinggre villages.

Rongdik River

The Rongdik River is another chief tributary of the Someshwari River. The Rongdik River is a river originating from Meghalaya and meets with the river Someshwari as one of its tributaries. It allows the Someshwari to swell before it crosses the Indian Borders and falls into Bangladesh.

A suspension Footbridge is constructed on the Rongdik River in Meghalaya to facilitate its communication.

Rompa River

The Rompa River is a major tributary of the Someshwari River. After passing through several towns of Meghalaya the Someshwari River confronts its tributary, the Rompa River and unites with it. The tributaries of the Rompa River flow in a north-west to south direction.

The Rompa Micro Watershed Program is launched in the nearby area of the Rompa River in the South Garo Hills under Integrated Watershed Management Program.

Ringdi River

The last tributary of the Someshwari River is The Ringdi River. It is one of the four tributaries that join the Someshwari in its course before falling into Bangladesh. It lends a fullness and speed to River Someshwari.

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