Bhairab River
The Bhairab (Bengali: ভৈরব নদী) is a river in south-western Bangladesh, a distributary of the Ganges. It passes through Khulna, dividing the city into two parts. Bhairab River originates from Tengamari border of Meherpur District and passes through Jessore city. The river is approximately 160 kilometres (100 mi) long and 91 metres (300 ft) wide. Its average depth is 1.2 to 1.5 metres (4 to 5 ft) and with minimal water flow, it has plenty of silt.
| Bhairab River | |
|---|---|
Jessore to Bhairab | |
| Location | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna |
| Districts | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Kapotaksha River |
| Mouth | Rupsha River |
| Length | 242 km (150 mi) |
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