Tiau River

Coordinates: 22°57′14″N 93°08′28″E / 22.954°N 93.141°E / 22.954; 93.141 Tiau River (or Tio river) a 159 km long river which forms an international boundary river between India and Myanmar.[1]

It rises near Khuangphah village of Champhai district in Mizoram, India. It ultimately merges with the Tuipui River.[1]

Zokhawthar is located on the Indian side of the river. The Ciau village is located on the Burmese side. In the local language, the river is also known as Ciau River or Ciau Guun("Guun" means river).

References

  1. 1 2 Rintluanga Pachuau (1 January 2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Centre. p. 39. ISBN 978-81-7211-264-6.
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