Rivers of West Tripura district have their origination point in the state of Tripura. The district has long river valleys which spans over huge areas in various sub divisions. These valleys are usually formed of deep alluvial deposits and are highly fertile supporting the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, spices, oil seeds, paddy and jute.
Gomati River
Gomati is the principal river of West Tripura district which is formed by the confluence of two rivulets namely Sarma and Raimas. The Sarma originated from the Atharamura range while the Raimas from the Longtharai range and both meet near Dhuchaibari situated in the of the South Tripura district`s south eastern boundary. After the confluence, the river has been named as Gomati that runs through gorges and reached the Dumbur fall of the Amarpur sub-division. The river has a length of 133 kilometres. It flows through the Amarpur and Udaipur sub-divisions of the district of South Tripura and Sonamura sub-division of the districts of West Tripura. The river then runs towards Bangladesh along the side of Sonamura town of the district of West Tripura. On the right bank, the tributaries of the river include Noachhara, Patavgang, Saugang, Sarbongchhara, Datakchhara and Labachhara while on the left bank it has tributaries namely Ranigan, Maharanichhara, Kurmachhara, Chelagang, Ekchhari and Rambhadhachhara.
Howrah River
Howrah River originates from the Baramura range. The tributaries of the river on its right bank include Debda, Ghoramara and Dowaigang whereas on the left bank its tributaries are Bangeswargang, Dhobatilachhara and Charupanadi. The river flows through a length of 53 kilometres. The river flows towards the west, passes by the side of Agartala town, and finally enters Bangladesh.
Khowai River
The origin of Khowai River is the Longtharai range. The length of the river is about 166 kilometres. It flows towards north-west and reaches up to Teliamura situated in West Tripura district. It then turns towards north and enters Bangladesh. The tributaries of Khowai River on its right bank are Lalchhara, Samruchhara, Tuirupachhara, Maharanichhara, Baskarachhara Alladiachhara, Chamalachhara, Jeulchhaara and Baluchhara. On its left bank the tributaries of the river include Solaichhara, Gangraichhara, Trishnachhara, Sarduchhara, Brahmachhara, Kakrachhara, Nunachhara and Gulechhara.
Burigang River
Burigang River originates from Baramura, runs towards the west, and finally enters Bangladesh.