It is also known as the Bhagirathi-Hooghly
It is a major distributary of the Ganges River in West Bengal
It Originates from the Ganges River at Farraka Barrage
Length: approximately 260 km
Flows through West Bengal, passing through Kolkata
Empties into the Bay of Bengal
The Hooghly River plays a vital role in West Bengal's economy, culture, and ecology.