 Apart from its historical religious importance, Biswanath Ghat was also a river port (Ghat) of inland water transport service started established by the British in the 19th century.Even now Biswanath Ghat is used as a port by various merchant and cargo vessels sailing across river Brahmaputra.A lamp post was also erected in the river Brahmaputra to serve as a navigational aid for the ferry and vessels.