Myntdu River


Myntdu River is one of the major water bodies in Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, locally known as 'ka Tawiar ka Takan' in the Pnar dialect. It is a blessing to the residents of the town of Jowai and adjacent places. Its abundant water is used to irrigate the Myntdu Valley, located on the outskirts of Jowai town.
The river, originating at above sea level, is fit for hydro-power development.

Course

The river flows across Jowai, and then through Leshka to reach a village Borghat, within Jaintia Hills, before finally entering Bangladesh, where it is locally called 'Shari'.

Projects

The Myntdu-Leshka Hydro Project Dam built across the river, undertaken by MeECL, scheduled in three phases, is located at
Leshka, West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya near Amlarem, the sub-division headquarters. The project cost is estimated to be around INR 360 crores.