Longest Rivers of India

Longest Rivers of India: India is a land of rivers. All rivers in India are regarded as holy/religious sites, and they have played an important part in Indian traditions in various ways from prehistoric times. Every area of India is dotted with numerous significant rivers and these massive bodies of water play a significant part in the country's economic growth. 

What is a River?

A river is a natural freshwater watercourse that runs into an ocean, sea, lake, or another river.
The majority of India's main rivers run east and empty into the Bay of Bengal. Only five rivers in India flow from east to west, draining into the Arabian Sea: the Narmada, Mahi, Tapti, Luni, and Sabarmati.

Classification of Rivers

India's rivers are classified into two types: Himalayan Rivers (rivers that originate in the Himalayas) and Peninsular Rivers ( rivers that originate in the Peninsula ). Himalayan rivers are permanent, whereas Peninsular rivers are nourished by the rain. 

This article will discuss the top ten longest rivers in India.

Top Ten Longest Rivers in India

S.No.

River

Origin

End

Length in India (km)

Total Length (km)

1

Ganga

Gangotri Glacier

Bay of Bengal

2525

2525

2

Godavari

Triambakeshwar, Maharashtra

Merges with the Bay of Bengal at Narasapuram in Andhra Pradesh.

1464

1465

3

Krishna

Near Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra

Ends in the Bay of Bengal near Andhra Pradesh

1400

1400

4

Yamuna

Yamunotri Glacier

Merges with Ganga at Allahabad (Triveni Sangam - Kumbh Mela spot

1376

1376

5

Narmada

Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh

Drains into the Arabian sea via Gulf of Cambay

1312

1312

6

Indus

Tibet, Kailash Range

Merges into the Arabian sea near Sindh

1114

3180

7

Brahmaputra

Angsi Glacier (Tibet)

Merges with Ganga and ends in the Bay of Bengal

916

2900

8

Mahanadi

Hills of Southeastern Chhattisgarh

The Bay of Bengal, near False Point, Kendrapara, Odisha

851

851

9

Kaveri

Talakaveri, Karnataka

Ends in the Bay of Bengal

800

800

10

Tapti

Satpura Range near Multai, Madhya Pradesh

Empties into Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat

724

724

 

Ganga River

According to Hindus, the Ganga is the most sacred river. It began in the Himalayas in Gangotri and travelled around 2525 kilometres to reach the Bay of Bengal. It is the world's third-largest river. A number of cities have sprouted up along the Ganga's banks, including Pataliputra, Kashi, Allahabad, Varanasi, and Kolkata. It also formed the Sundarban delta, the world's biggest delta, in West Bengal.

Godavari River

The Godavari River is the longest in southern India and the second biggest in India after the Ganga. It originates in Maharashtra and runs through Andhra Pradesh before merging into the Bay of Bengal after a 1465-kilometer journey.

Krishna River

The Krishna River, which originates in Mahabaleswar in Maharashtra and travels through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh before merging into the Bay of Bengal, is India's third longest river after the Ganga and the Godavari.

Yamuna River

The Yamuna River began in the Himalayas at the Yamunotri Glacier and flows through various states before joining the Ganga at Triveni, Allahabad. It is 1376 kilometres long in total. The Yamuna River supplied roughly 70% of Delhi's water supply.

Narmada River 

The Narmada River is the fifth-longest river in the Indian subcontinent. Because of its significant contributions, it is also known as the Lifeline of Madhya Pradesh. The Narmada River flows from Narmada Kund in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, to the Arabian Sea in Gujarat after a 1312-kilometre journey.

List of Rivers and Their Tributaries

River

Tributaries

Indus

Jhelum, Chenab, Rabi/Ravi, Beas Sutlej

Jhelum

Kishanganga

Ravi

Budhil, Nai or Dhona, Seul, Ujh

Ganga

Ramganga, Gomti, Ghagghar, Gandak, Kosi, Mahannda, Yamuna, Son, Damodar

Yamuna

Chambal, Sindh, Betwa, Ken, Tons, Sharda

Chambal

Banas, Kali Sindh, Shipra, Parbati, Mej

Brahmaputra/

Dihang/Tsangpo

Dibang, Lohit, Dhansiri, Subansiri, Manas, Tista

Mahanadi

Seonath, Hasdeo, Jonk, Mand, Ib, Ong, Tel

Damodar

Barakar, Konar

Narmada

Kolar, Dudhi, Hiran, Bhukhi, Tawa

Tapti

Purna, Girna, Panzhara, Bori, Aner

Godavari/

Vriddh Ganga

Indravati, Manjira, Bindusara, Sarbari, Penganga, Pranahita

Krishna

Tungabhadra, Ghataprabha, Bhima, Vedavati, Koyna, Warna, Dindi, Musi, Dudhganga

Cauvery/Kaveri/

Dakshin Ganga

Kabini, Hemavathi, Simsha, Arkavathi, Lakshaman Tirtha, Noyyal, Amaravati

 

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