The Kangsha ( Bengali : কংস নদী , romanized : kaṁsa nadī ) (also known as the Kangsai or the Kangsabati) is a river in the northern parts of Mymensingh and Netrakona districts of Bangladesh . The Someshwari is one of the rivers that join it from the north.
8-693: At Gaglajuri, the Dhanu is joined by the Kangsha which flows from the Garo Hills past Nalitabari as the Bhogai is at its best in the Netrakona subdivision at Deotukon and Barhatta. After Mohanganj it becomes a narrow, winding khal with banks little higher than its own lowest level. The river flows past Barhatta , Mohanganj and Dharampasha upazilas. The Dhala and Dhanu rivers which flow into Kishoreganj District are branches of
16-601: A refuge for endangered animals. The society is matrilineal like the Khasis and the Jaintias. Till death, the newborn baby belongs to the mother's family, irrespective of sex, even after marriage. Marriage within the clan is completely prohibited and severely punishable for both the Khasis and the Garos. Till now, the institution of Bachelors dormitories which is gradually disappearing amongst
24-548: A total population of 1,103,542. Tura is the largest town with a population of about 74,858 located at the foothills of often cloud-covered Tura peak. The town is centrally located to other popular game and wildlife sanctuaries in the district such as the national parks of Balphakram and Nokrek , and several natural limestone caves (the Siju Cave is among the longest in Asia). These places are rich reserves of natural flora and fauna and
32-514: Is a piece of cloth around the waist and a blouse or vest. The men usually wear, in addition to cloth, a turban . Males and females both wear bangles and earrings. The staple cereal food is rice. They also eat millet, maize, tapioca etc. Garos are very liberal in their food habits. Practically all available types of meat and animals are eaten. The liquor is not distilled, but prepared by brewing food grains. Garo Hills, known for its abundance of wildlife, attracts naturalists and photographers to capture
40-687: The Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya state of India . They are inhabited by the Garo people . It is one of the wettest places in the world. The range is part of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion. Religion in Garo Hills (2011) Languages of Garo Hills (2011) Garo Hills was a single district of British India . The region now comprises five districts namely East Garo Hills, North Garo Hills, South Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, South West Garo Hills. It has
48-462: The Kangsha. The Kangsha flows into Surma River in Sunamganj District . According to a report on wetland protection, "All floodwaters come from the Garo / Meghalaya Hills through a number of hill streams and rivers." 25°01′05″N 90°31′54″E / 25.0181°N 90.5316°E / 25.0181; 90.5316 Garo Hills The Garo Hills (IPA: ˈgɑ:ro:) are part of
56-531: The multifaceted sights of a unique range of flora and fauna. Two mountain ranges - the Arabella range and the Tura range, pass through the Garo Hills, forming the great Balpakram valley in between. The headquarters town of Tura, at an altitude of 657 m, is 305 km (190 mi) from the state capital Shillong. The highest point in the Garo Hills is Nokrek Peak with elevation of 1,412 m (4,633 ft). Tura has
64-549: The tribes of the northeastern region, is found in the Garo villages. In such dormitories young people stay and live together till they are married. They receive various training in the dormitories like making various A'chik music instruments, wrestling or traditional sports, and making traditional bamboo baskets. This institution is similar to ancient agoges of Sparta. The Khasis and Garos are now mostly Christians . Earlier, they were nature-worshippers . The traditional Garo female dress
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