Sankosh

Sankosh is a river in South Asia that functions as a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra. It flows through Bhutan and the Indian state of Assam and is part of the Brahmaputra river system that supports agriculture and settlement across the region.

The river has its sources in the eastern Himalayan region of Bhutan and proceeds southeastward into India, where it traverses northern Assam before joining the Brahmaputra. Its course shapes various river valleys and communities along its banks, contributing to the region’s hydrology and landscape.

In addition to its natural role, Sankosh supports human activities such as irrigation, water supply, and river-based flood management. The river basin includes agricultural areas and forested land, and it sustains a range of aquatic and riparian ecosystems that host local flora and fauna.

The Sankosh is one of several rivers that connect Bhutan and Assam within the Brahmaputra basin, illustrating the interdependence of water resources across national borders in the region.

See also: Brahmaputra, Rivers of Bhutan, Rivers of Assam.