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Ten Longest Rivers In India

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Ten Longest Rivers In India

India is a land of distinct cultures as well as physical features like rivers, seas, mountains, etc. It has ample of water bodies whose water finds many different types of uses for many various reasons such as irrigation, economic benefit, agriculture, Industrial etc. There are two categories of river systems in India: Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers. Majority of the rivers flow Eastwards and drain into the Bay of Bengal.

The list of Longest Rivers of India (in ascending order)

Name of the River

Length.    (in kilometres)Origin or  Source Of RiverTributaries left to the River

Tributaries right to the River

Tapi724Satpura rangeRivers- Purna, Girna, Gomai.Panzera, Pedhi, Arna.
Cauvery800Brahmagiri Range, TalakaveriHarangi Reservoir, Hermavati, Shimsha, Arkavathy.Lakshmana Tirtha, Kabini, Bhavani River, Noyyal, Amaravati River, Moyar River.
Mahanadi851Raipur district, ChhattisgarhSeonath, Mand, Ib, Hasdeo.Ong, Parry River, Jonk, Telen.
Narmada1312Near Amarkantak, Madhya PradeshRivers- Burhner, Banjar, Sher, Shakkar, Dudhi, Tawa, Ganjal, Chhota Tawa, Kaveri, Kundi, Goi, Karjan.Rivers- Hiran, Tendoni, Choral, Kolar, Man, Uri, Hatni, Orsang.
Yamuna1376Yamunotri Glacier, Banderpoonch, Uttarkashi, UttarakhandRivers- Hindon, Sharda, Giri, Rishiganga, Hanuman Ganga, Sasur Khaderi.Rivers- Chambal, Betwa, Ken, Sindh, Tons.
Krishna1400Mahabaleswar, Western Ghats, Arabian SeaRivers- Bhima, Dindi, Peddavagu, Musi, Paleru, Munneru.Rivers- Venna, Koyna, Panchganga, Dudhaganga, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Tungabhadra.
Godavari1465Near Nasik, MaharashtraRivers- Banganga, Kadva, Shivana, Purna, Kadam, Pranahita, Indravati, Taliperu, Sabari.Rivers- Nasardi, Darna, Pravara, Sindphana, Manjira, Manair, Kinnerasani.
Ganga2525GangotriRamganga, Garra, Gomti, Ghaghara, Gandak, Burhi, Gandak Koshi, Mahananda.Rivers- Yamuna, Tamsa, Son, Punpun, Klul, Karamnasa, Chandan.
Brahmaputra2900Kailash Ranges, HimalayaRivers- Dibang, Lohit, Dhansiri, Kolong.Rivers- Kameng, Manas, Beki, Raidak, Jaldhaka, Teesta, Subansiri.
Indus2900Kailash Range, Tibet, near Lake ManasarovarRivers- Zanskar, Suru, Soan, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Panjnad, Ghaggar-Hakra and Luni.Rivers- Shyok, Hunza, Gilgit, Swat, Kunar, Kabul, Kurram, Gomal, Zhob.

Discharge location of All the Rivers

  • Tapi: Gulf Of Khambhat (Arabian Sea)
  • Cauvery: Grand Anicut (South)
  • Mahanadi: Bay of Bengal
  • Narmada: Arabian Sea
  • Yamuna: Bay of Bengal
  • Krishna: Bay of Bengal
  • Godavari: Bay of Bengal
  • Ganga: Bay of Bengal
  • Brahmaputra: Bay of Bengal
  • Indus: Arabian Sea

Rivers provide to be useful for animals and plants also, besides human beings. These robust water bodies play a significant role in the economic development of India. Himalayan Rivers are perpetual while rain gauge feeds the Peninsular Rivers.

Among all the other rivers, Ganga is the most sacred river according to Hindu beliefs. Brahmaputra & Indus are the largest rivers in India with a length spanning 2900km. The Yamuna is also known as “Jamuna”. Narmada river is one of the holiest water bodies in India because it is related to Epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Indus is known for getting its name from one of the oldest thriving civilisation, i.e. Indus Valley Civilisation.

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