9 Major Rivers of India with interesting facts and details
The name Yamuna comes from Yama, which means "twins" in Sanskrit. It runs parallel to the Ganges. The Yamunotri Glacier, at an altitude of 6387 meters, is the second largest tributary of the Yamuna to the Ganges. It is also the longest Indian tributary. The river Yamuna flows into the Ganges at the Triveni confluence in Allahabad. Kumbh Mela is held here every 12 years. About 70% of Delhi's water supply comes from this river.
River Name: Yamuna River
Length of river: 1376 km
River area: 366223km2
Derived from: It is the result of Bandarpooch peaks in Yamunotri, Uttarakhand.
Ends: Triveni Sangam
Major States and Cities:
States: Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi
Cities: Yamuna Nagar, Delhi, Faridabad, Mathura, Agra, Etawah, Prayagraj
Bridges:
Nizamuddin Bridge
Old Naini Bridge
Information about merger:
River Ganga joins Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj (Allahabad).
River Highlights:
It is the longest and second largest tributary of the Ganges.
It is often called a sewer because of its high level of pollutants.
Yamunotri Temple is a shrine of Goddess Yamuna and is part of Char Dham Yatra.
6. Brahmaputra:
The Brahmaputra River is a transboundary river that flows through China, India and Bangladesh. It is also one of the largest rivers in Asia. While most rivers have male names, this one is unique because it comes from the Sanskrit word for "son of Brahma."
River Name: Brahmaputra
Length of river: 2900 km
River area: 712035 km2
Its origins: Bhagirath Glacier, located in the Himalayas of Tibet.
Ends: Bay of Bengal in the Ganges Delta of Bangladesh
Major States and Cities:
Assam
Guwahati
Dibrugarh
Arunachal Pradesh
Tezpur
Bridges:
Bogeybeel Bridge
Naranarayana Sethu
Bhupen Hazarika Sethu
Kolia Bhomora Setu
Saraighat
Information about merger:
In the Ganges Delta it joins the Padma River (the name of the Ganges in Bangladesh) and finally the Meghna River to empty into the Bay of Bengal.
River Highlights:
One of the most important rivers in Asia
Boundary river
An important river for irrigation and transportation
If the Himalayan snow melts, this river will flood.
This river is also known as Siang in Arunachal Pradesh.
7. Mahanadi:
The river flows through Odisha and Chhattisgarh and is one of the major rivers of East Central India. The river originates in the highlands of Chhattisgarh and flows through Odisha to reach the Bay of Bengal.
River Name: Mahanadi
Length of river: 858 km
River area: 141600km2
Origin: It is a product of India, Sihwa, Dhamtari and Chhattisgarh.
Ends: False Point. Jagatsinghpur, Odisha
Major States and Cities:
Chhattisgarh - Razim, Odisha - Sambalpur, Cuttack, Sonepur, Birmaharajpur, Subalaya, Kantilo, Boudh, Cuttack, Banki.
Bridges:
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Setu.
Information about merger:
Bay of Bengal through delta formation
River Highlights:
It is famous for the Hirakud Dam, the highest dam anywhere in the world.
The Mahanadi contributes significantly to the fertilization of Orissa's major crops, oilseeds, sugarcane and rice.
8. Narmada:
Narmada, also known as Rewa in Sanskrit, is the third largest river in central India after Krishna and Godavari. Narmada, also known as Rewa, is the main water source for Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Its main purpose is to supply their water needs.
River Name: Narmada
Length of river: 1312 km
River area: 98796km2
Origin: Narmada Kund, Amarkantak Plateau, Annupur District, Madhya Pradesh
Ends: Gulf of Khambhat (Bharuch), Gujarat
Major States and Cities:
Dindori, Harda, Mandhata, Barwani, Omkareshwar, Barwaha, Maheshwar, Mandla, Bharuch, Rajpipla, Dharmapuri, Vadodara, Rajkot.
Bridges:
Golden Bridge
Sardar Bridge
3rd Narmada Bridge
Information about merger:
The Narmada River meets the Arabian Sea at the Gulf of Khambhat in Bharuch District, Gujarat
River Highlights:
One of the three rivers that flow from east to west (the other two are Tapati & Mahi), and empties into the Arabian Sea.
Narmada Kund marks the source of Narmada river.
According to Hindu mythology, it is believed to be one of the seven sacred rivers that cleanse sins.
9. Tapati:
The Tapti or Tapi River in central India flows between the Narmada River and the Godavari River. It flows westward and joins the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. The river is named after Tapathi Devi, daughter Surya Bhagwan and Chaya.
River Name: Tapi, Tapti
Length of river: 724 km
Derived from: Multai
Ends: Gulf of Khambhat and Arabian Sea at Dumas in Surat Gujarat
Major States and Cities:
Madhya Pradesh
Nepanagar
Multai
Maharashtra
Burhanpur
Bhusawal
Gujarat
Surat
Bridges:
Bridge in the middle of Kapodra
Madgalla Bridge
Bridge of Hope
River Highlights:
Over 1000 people drowned in the flood in front of the Ukai Dam Bridge as the Tapi River overflowed due to heavy rains.
For several days, Surat was submerged 10 feet below the water level
More than 1000 people are still suffering from the cholera epidemic that spread from the water pollution, even after the water was removed.
These are the details about all the major rivers of India. India's rivers are its lifeblood, and they provide water and electricity to all major Indian states. This is true even though these rivers are being polluted beyond acceptable limits. If the situation does not change, India's water will cease to be potable.
Frequently asked questions and their answers:
Question 1: Name the longest river in India?
Answer 1: Indus is the name of longest river of India. India got its name from this name.
Question 2: Which is the second largest river in India?
Answer 2: Godavari is the second largest river in India.
Question 3: How many rivers are there in India?
Answer 3: 9 rivers are important and most famous in India. These are:
Ganges
Yamuna
Brahmaputra
great
Narmada
Godavari
Masonry
Krishna
Kaveri
Question 4: Name the rivers and dams in India.
Answer 4: Here is a list of major Indian dams and the rivers they are built on.
River Name and Dam Name
Tehri Dam, Uttarakhand Bhagirathi River
Bhakra Nangal Dam, Sutlej River, Himachal Pradesh
Sardar Sarovar Dam, Gujarat Narmada River
Hirakud Dam, Mahanadi, Odisha
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Krishna River, Telangana
Question 5: Which is the smallest river in India?
Answer: The Arwari river flowing in the state of Rajasthan is the smallest river in India. Its length is only 90 kilometers.
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