Someshwari River , known as the Singsang chi or Simsang wari by the A.chik tribe ( Bengali : সোমেশ্বরী নদী ), known as Simsang River in the Indian state of Meghalaya , originates from the Nokrek Range and flows into Bangladesh.
8-559: The Simsang is a major river in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya and Netrakona District of Bangladesh . It divides the Garo Hills into two. The river is the main source of water for agriculture along its banks. It is the longest and largest river in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya. In Bangladesh it flows through the Susang-Durgapur and other areas of Netrakona District till it flows into
16-642: A river in Bangladesh is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Garo Hills The Garo Hills (IPA: ˈgɑ:ro:) are part of 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
24-513: Is not distilled, but prepared by brewing food grains. Garo Hills, known for its abundance of wildlife, attracts naturalists and photographers to capture 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,
32-528: 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 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
40-565: The Kangsha River . A branch of the river flows towards Kalmakanda and meets the Balia River. Another branch of the river flows into the haor areas of Sunamganj District and flows into the Surma River . It is one of Bangladesh's trans-boundary rivers . 25°05′46″N 90°41′12″E / 25.0962°N 90.6868°E / 25.0962; 90.6868 This article related to
48-662: 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 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
56-634: 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 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
64-423: 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 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
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