Most of Rajasthan is desert, hence rivers have special importance here. There is a lack of means of irrigation in the western part, as a result the importance of rivers increases even more here.
Catchment Area
A river brings its water from a specific area which is called ‘water uptakeIt is called area. The area drained by a river and its tributaries is called ‘drainage basin' They say. The boundary separating one drainage basin from another is called a watershed orwatershed' They say. The catchment area of big rivers is called river basin while the area drained by small rivers and drains is called 'watershed'. The size of a river basin is large, while the size of a watershed is small.
Classification of drainage system of Rajasthan
drainage systemmeans byRivers and their tributariesWhich create a system or pattern. The only river that flows throughout the year in RajasthanChambalIs. drainage system of RajasthanAravalli mountain rangesDetermines. Aravalli mountain ranges in Rajasthanwater separatorand the rivers flowing in the statetwo partsDivides into. Additionally in the stateunder flowing riversare also. On this basis, the rivers of Rajasthan are classified as follows:three groupsIt is divided into: (i) Drainage system of the Bay of Bengal, (ii) Drainage system of the Arabian Sea and (iii) Internal drainage system.
1. Chambal River (Charmanvati, Nityavahi, Sadanira, Kamdhenu)
longest river of rajasthanOrigin of Chambal RiverMadhya PradeshInmhow districtlocated inhills of janapavHappens from. This river flows from south to north in Rajasthan.Chittorgarh districtInChaurasigarhEnters a place called andKota and Bundiflowing through the districtsSawai Madhopur, Karauli, Dholpur, in the districtsBorder between Rajasthan and Madhya PradeshMakes. at lastUttar PradeshOfEtawah districtInMuradganjat a place calledYamuna RiverMerges into. of this riverTotal length – 966 km.while isIt is 135 km in RajasthanIt flows. it250 km Long inter-state border of Rajasthan with Madhya PradeshMakes. it**It is the only river in India which flows from south to north.**Is. This river flows through 4 districts of Madhya Pradesh, Mhow, Mandsaur, Ujjain and Ratlam.
ChambalIt is the only river of Rajasthan which forms the inter-state border.Is. On Chambal River between Rajasthan and Madhya PradeshChambal Valley Projecthas been created and in this projectfour damshave also been made, of whichthree dams in rajasthanis located andone in Madhya PradeshIs situated. Three dams located in RajasthanRanapratap Sagar Dam, Jawahar Sagar DamAndKota BarrageIs. Whereas the dam located in Madhya PradeshGandhisagar DamIs.
Chambal RiverchittorgarhOfRawatbhataThere on this river after enteringRana Pratap Sagar Damhas been constructed. after thisKota districton this riverJawahar Sagar DamAndKota Barrage Irrigation Damhas been constructed.
built on Chambal RiverOrder of dams from south to north– Gandhisagar Dam, Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Jawahar Sagar Dam and Kota Barrage. Out of the four dams located on Chambal River, three dams have hydroelectric power plants, whereas only irrigation is done from Kota Barrage Dam. on Chambal RiverGandhisagar Dam, the largest damWhich is not situated in Rajasthan i.e. it is situated in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh. situated on the Chambal RiverRanapratap Sagar Dam, the largest dam of RajasthanWhich is situated in Rawatbhata of Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. The height of Gandhisagar Dam is 62.17 meters (204.0 ft) and its storage capacity is 7.322 billion cubic metres. The foundation stone of Gandhisagar Dam was laid by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru on 7 March 1954, after which this dam was completed in the year 1960. There are total 19 gates in this dam. The main contractor who constructed this damDwarka Das AgarwalWho built the cheapest dam in Asia? There is a 115-MW hydroelectric power station downstream of this dam, consisting of five units of 23 MW each.
in chittorgarhBhaisrodgarhin Chambal river nearBamni RiverIf we come and meet then thisChulia Fallsmakes, whichHighest waterfall of Rajasthan (18 meters high)Is. of Kota districtNaunera villagein ChambalKali Sindh RiverShe comes and meets us.sawai madhopurOfpaliya villagein this riverParvati RiverShe comes and meets us. Chambal river in Sawaimadhopur itselfBanasAndoyster riverscome and meet andTriveni SangamMakes.
tributaries: Kalisindh, Ahu, Parvati, Parvan, Banas, Alaniya, Bamani, Kural, Mej, Seep, Kunu and small Kalisindh. The largest tributary of Chambal is Banas River.
Triveni Sangam of Rajasthan
Dang area
The land with deep depressions in the flow area of Chambal river where there is abundance of forest areas/trees. 30-35 years ago these Bihar were the refuge of dacoits. These areas are called Dang areas. These are also called 'Dasyu' affected areas.
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The highest surface water in Rajasthan is in Chambal river, followed by Banas, Mahi and Luni rivers respectively.
Chambal river forms the boundary of Kota and Sawai Madhopur districts. Chambal river also forms the boundary of Kota and Bundi districts.
Because Chambal river flows very fast in a deep valley, it is also called water safari.
The maximum erosion occurs in this river.
Chambal river is deepest near Keshoraipatan in Bundi district.
Chambal is the only river nominated for UNESCO World Heritage.
Chambal River is the river with maximum number of caves in Rajasthan.
Kunu, a tributary of Chambal, is also the name of a national park. Kuno National Park is located in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh.
The mammal ‘Gangetic Sus’ is found in the Chambal River.
Garadia is the temple of Mahadev mainly located in Kota near Chambal river. Apart from this, there is Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple located in Dholpur.
Government of IndiaNational Chambal SanctuaryToEco-Sensitive ZoneDeclared. in this sanctuaryganga dolphinAndcritically endangered alligatorare found. Being declared an eco-sensitive zone prohibits the construction of resorts, hotels or other residential and industrial activities. This sanctuary is home to naturally occurring crocodiles. 75% of crocodiles live in this sanctuary.
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this riverMadhya PradeshOfBangli Village (Dewas)originates from. via Dewas, Shajapur, RajgarhJhalawarOfRaipurEnters Rajasthan in.Jhalawar, Kotaof Kota flowing innaneraIt joins Chambal. Ahu, Parvan, Niwaj, Ujad, Chauli are tributaries. Harishchandra Dam is built on this river in Kota.
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itMadhya PradeshOfHenna Villageoriginates from.JhalawarOfNandpurEnters Rajasthan in.Jhalawar, Kotaflowing on the border ofGagron of JhalawarInblack sindhIs found in.
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JhalawarOfGagronIn Kalisindh there is a confluence of Ahu rivers. at this confluenceThe famous water fort of GagronIs situated.
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Piplaj RiverJhalawarOfPanchpahar Tehsilemerging from the hills ofahu riverIt is found from the left side in Jhalawar district itself.
Parvati
itMadhya PradeshOfSihoreoriginates fromBanaraOfwhiningEnters Rajasthan in.Bandra, Kotaflowing inSawai MadhopurAndquotaat the limit ofpaliya villageIt joins Chambal near. The tributaries of Parvati are Andheri, Reeti, Aheli, Lhasi, Baithli, Bilas and Kool.
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Round hills of Ramgarh BaranInParvati and its tributary BarbatiLocated in the middle of.
Parvati Project is in Dholpur district.
Paravan
itajnar/horse backIs a combined stream of. itMadhya PradeshOfVidhyachaloriginates from. in JhalawarManohar police stationEnters Rajasthan in.Jhalawar and Banraflowing inin banra exodus(Ata village as per map) In the villageblack sindhIs found in. Its tributaries are Nimaaj (Nevaj), Chhapi, Kalikhad (Ghorapachhad) and Dhar.
Manohar Thana FortParvan and its tributariesKalikhaad/Kalikhoh (horse trail)Situated at the confluence of rivers.Shergarh Wildlife SanctuaryLeft bank of Parwan Riverbaran districtLocated in. On the left bank of Parvan River near Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary.Shergarh Fort(Koshvardhan Fort) is situated.
Kunu River
Kunu River Madhya PradeshOffoldcoming out ofbaran districtOf**Musseri Village (Shahabad)**Enters. From Baran district it again flows into Madhya Pradesh.KarauliIt joins Chambal on the border of.Karai and RampiIt has tributaries.
Chakan River
Chakan River Bundi districtConsists of many small river drains, whichSawai MadhopurOfKaranpura villageIt joins the Chambal river.
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table river BhilwaraOfMandalgarhcoming out ofBundi districtflowing intoLakheri (Bundi)It joins Chambal river near. Bajan, Kural and Mangli are tributaries of Mej river. Ghoda Pachhad river is a tributary of Mangli. It is significant thatBhimalat FallsSituated on the Mangli River in Bundi district. Kural River flows in Bundi district.
Banas River (Van Ki Asha, Varnanasha, Vashishthi)
Longest river in terms of total flow in RajasthanOrigin of Banas RiverKhamnorhill ofKumbhalgarh (Rajsamand)Happens from. from RajsamandChittorgarh, Bhilwara, Shahpura, Kekdi, Tonkflowing through the districts and finallySawai Madhopurin the districtRameshwaramIt merges into the Chambal river at a place called. of this river**Total length 480 km.**Which is completely in Rajasthan. Banas is the longest river flowing entirely in Rajasthan.
Two dams have been built on this river:-
- (a) Bisalpur Dam (Tonk)
- (b) Isarda Dam (Sawai Madhopur)
From thisDrinking water supply to Jaipur districtIs performed.
Bigond (Bhilwara)- In Banas river at a place called Bigaund in Bhilwara district.Bedach and Menal riversLet's come and meet. Only Berach and Menal rivers meet Banas from the right side.
tributaries: Bedach, Gambhiri, Kothari, Menal, Khari, Dai, Mashi, Mansi, Bandi, Sohadra (Sodra), Morel, Dhundha, Dheel and Kalisil.
**The catchment area of Banas river is the largest (46,570 sq. km.).**After that come Luni (34,250 sq. km.), Chambal (29,110 sq. km.), Mahi (16,030 sq. km.) rivers.
Bedach River (Ayad)
in rajasthanUdaipur districtInGogunda HillsThis river originates from. In the beginning this riverAyad RiverIt is said. butUdaysagar LakeThis river afterBedach RiverIs called. of this riverTotal length 190 km.Is. this riverUdaipur, Chittor districtsflowing through me and finallyBhilwara districtOfBigondIt joins Banas river at a place called. in Chittorgarh districtGambhiri RiverIt is found in this.
About 4000 years ago on the banks of this river in Udaipur districtdevelopment of ahar civilizationHappened.
Dholpur, Karauli, Alwar
Madhya PradeshOfJavra Hills (Ratlam)originates from.chittorgarhInnimbahedaEnters Rajasthan in.Chittorgarh FortIt joins Bedach near.
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itRajsamandInDiveroriginates from. Rajsamand flowing in BhilwaraNandrai of BhilwaraIt is found in Banas. of BhilwaraMandalgarh townI am on thismeja damIs made.
Khari
itRajsamandOfBijral villageoriginates from. Flowing in Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Shahpura, Kekdi, TonkDevli of TonkIt is found in Banas.ShahpuraInMansi RiverComes and meets. of Bhilwaraasind townIs on the edge of it.
Note: Khari, a tributary of Banas, originates from Bijral hill of Devgarh in Rajsamand district. Apart from this, one Khari river is a tributary of Luni, which originates from Sirohi district and the other Khari river originates from Didwana Kuchaman and falls into Sambhar Lake.
Mansi
Mansi River Bhilwara districtOfkarera villagepassing byKekri and Shahpura districtsat the limit ofKhari RiverIs found in.
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die river Ajmer districtofNaseerabad Tehsilemerging from the Aravali hills ofAjmer, Kekdi and Tonkflowing into the districtsBisalpurIt is found in Banas near.
Mashi
Mashi, a tributary of BanasAjmerOfKishangarh Hillscoming out ofAjmer-Duduflowing fromGalod village of TonkIt merges into Banas river.Jaipur RuralOfsamod hillsFromBandi RiverIt emerges and joins the Mashi river in Tonk.Sodra (Sohadra) RiverIt is also a tributary of Mashi. After Bisalpur Dam, Mashi river first joins Banas river in Tonk, then Dheel and Morel rivers meet in Sawai Madhopur.
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Dheel (Dheel) River TonkOfBaoli villagecoming out ofSawai Madhopur districtIt is found in Banas. its tributarydollIs.
Morel
itJaipur RuralOfChainpura(Bassi) Villageoriginates from. Flowing in Jaipur Rural, Dausa, Gangapur City and Sawai Madhopur.Sawai MadhopurInHadauti villageIt is found in Banas near. of SawaimadhopurPilukheda villageI am on thisMorrell DamIs made.
Kalisil
KalisilA tributary of the Morel, whichKaraulicoming out ofSawai MadhopurIt joins the Morel River. along the river KalissilFamous temple of Kaila DeviIs.
Kalisil is a tributary of the Morel River, while Kalisindh is a tributary of the Chambal River.
Chandrabhaga
Chandrabhaga River RajsamandOfAmatecoming out ofBhilwaraIt joins the Banas river.
Dhund/Dund
itJaipur RuralOfAzrol/Achroloriginates from. Jaipur, flowing in DausaDausa Lalsotin thisMorelIs found in. Due to this river the area around JaipurtrumpetingIs called.
Banganga River
according to a beliefArjun took out its stream with an arrowso it wasArjun's GangaIt is also said.
About380 km longorigin of this riverKotputli Behroadin the districtBairath HillsHappens from. itJaipur Rural, Dausa, Bharatpurafter flowing intoUttarpradeshInAgranearFatehabadat a place calledYamuna RiverMerges into.
Its main tributariesGumti Nala and SuriRiver, which joins the river on its right bank, andSawan and Palasan riversIt meets the river on its left bank.
Surname: ThisdisintegratedAndTalanadiIt is also said. on the banks of this riverBairath CivilizationDeveloped.
At a place called Bairath in RajasthanRemains of the Maurya eraHave been received.
Gambhir River
Untagan River (Gambhir River) Karauli districtOfMhowOfLangra Villageemerging from the hills ofBharatpur districtflowing inUttar PradeshAndRajasthan borderadjacent toFatehabad (Uttar Pradesh) districtOfRiholi villageNearYamuna RiverIs found in.
Arvari River
Arvari Riverorigin ofAlwar districtofsariska hillslocated inpolice stationNearnarrow damHappens from. This river was completely dead, but 'Young India Association'And the water man'Rajendra SinghIt has been revived due to community efforts. two streams of this riverAjabgarh-PratapgarhNearMountains of Palsanaflow together at a place calledArvari RiverKnown as. It further joins the Untagan River (Gambhir River).
Forts built on the banks/confluence of rivers
- Kakla of Gagron - Ahu and Kalisandh river At Sangam (Jhalawar)
- Bhainsrod Fort - at the confluence of Chambal and Bamni rivers (Chittorgarh)
- Shergarh (Koshvardhan) Fort - on the banks of Parvan River (Bandra)
- Chittaurgarh Fort - near the confluence of Gambhiri and Bedach rivers.
- Manohar Thana Durg - at the confluence of Parwan and Kalirwad rivers.
- Garh Palace, Kota (Kota Durg) – on the banks of Chambal River
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