The Amanat originates on the
Hazaribagh plateau, and then forms the southern boundary of
Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary, in Simaria police station area of
Chatra district. Thereafter, it flows almost due west through Palamu district till it joins the
North Koel River five miles north of
Daltonganj. It flows through a rich, well cultivated valley; and is the principal drainage channel of the east of the
Palamu district.
Tributaries Its tributaries are: Jinjoi, Sapni, Maila and Piri. ==References==