Daha River

Daha River दाहा नदी
Location
Country	India
State	Bihar
District	Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran
Physical characteristics
Source	Artesian well
• location	Sasamusa Chaur
• elevation	200 m (660 ft)
Mouth	Ghaghara
• location	Phulwariya, Tajpur, Saran
• coordinates	25°53′59″N 84°29′28″E
• elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Length	96 km (60 mi)
Basin features
Cities	Siwan

The Daha River (Bhojpuri: 𑂘𑂰𑂯𑂰 𑂢𑂘𑂲 ) is a seasonal river that originates from an artesian well in a marshy area of Sasamusa Chaur in Gopalganj district in the state of Bihar in India. It flows as a small, perennial stream, covering about 96 km (60 mi) through the Gopalganj, Siwan, and Chhapra districts, before joining the Ghaghra River near Chhapra. The river condition is critical due to encroachment, illegal construction and water pollution. Pollution of the river began largely in the 1980s, largely as a result of farming as well as the presence of a sugar mill in the region, and has continued ever since.

Mythological importance

According to the Ramayana, when Sita was thirsty, she asked Lakshmana for water. Lakshmana shot his arrow at the ground and water come out from the place, which is why it was historically known as Baanganga.

Case in NGT

Several petition are filed in NGT for conservation of this river. As per latest report, NGT has asked govt of Bihar for clarification.

Conservation efforts

DPR has been prepared for conservation of this river by DM and district water department and is awaiting approval from government of Bihar.