Tyao River

Tyao River[1] (or Tiau River,[2] Tio River) a 159 km (99 mi) long river that flows between the Mizoram state in India and the Chin State in Myanmar, forming part of the international boundary between the two countries.[2]

Tyao River
Tiau River
Bridge over the Tyao river between Rikhawdar and Zokhawthar
Location
CountryIndia, Myanmar
StateMizoram, Chin State
DistrictChamphai, Falam
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationKhuangphah
  coordinates23.7125°N 93.4066°E / 23.7125; 93.4066
Mouth 
  location
Kaladan River
  coordinates
22.7861°N 93.0957°E / 22.7861; 93.0957
Length159 km (99 mi)

It rises near Khuangphah village of Champhai district in Mizoram, India. It ultimately merges with the Kaladan River (Chhimtuipui river).[2]

The twin towns of Zokhawthar in Mizoram and Rikhawdar in Chin State are on the banks of the river. There is an official border crossing between the two towns.[3]

References

  1. Dhruv Sen Singh, ed. (2017), The Indian Rivers: Scientific and Socio-economic Aspects, Springer, p. 436, ISBN 978-981-10-2984-4
  2. Rintluanga Pachuau (1 January 2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Centre. p. 39. ISBN 978-81-7211-264-6.
  3. Sharma, Yashraj (11 April 2024). "'We're a single village': India seals Myanmar border, dividing families". Al Jazeera.
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