Dear readers, here we are offering the Indian Rivers Map PDF to all of you. Sometimes India is also referred to as the country of rivers. Rivers are one of the most important parts of the ecosystem. Not only it’s an important part of the ecosystem but also is a sign of culture and tradition. This easily explains why nearly all the major cities of India are located by the banks of rivers.
The rivers also have an important role in Hindu mythology and are considered holy by all Hindus in the country. The rivers of India play an important role in the lives of the Indian people. The river systems provide irrigation, potable water, cheap transportation, electricity, as well as provide livelihoods for many people all over the country.
Indian Major Rivers Map PDF
| River | Length (km) | Length (miles) | Drainage area (km²) | Outflow | Countries in the drainage basin | India Regions in the drainage basin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brahmaputra | 2900 | 1800 | 651334 | Bay of Bengal | India, Tibet (Autonomous Region of China), Bangladesh | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Indus | 2900 | 1800 | 1165000 | Arabian Sea | Pakistan, India, Tibet (Autonomous Region of China) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Ganges | 2510 | 1560 | 1080000 | Bay of Bengal | India, Bangladesh | Uttarakhand, Uttarpradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal |
| Satluj | 1400 | 900 | 66317 | Confluence with Chenab | India, Tibet (Autonomous Region of China), Pakistan | Himachal Pradesh, Punjab |
| Godavari | 1465 | 910 | 312812 | Bay of Bengal | India | Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh |
| Yamuna | 1376 | 855 | 366223 | Ganges | India | Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand |
| Krishna | 1327 | 825 | 258948 | Bay of Bengal | India | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh |
| Narmada | 1312 | 815 | 98796 | Gulf of Khambat | India | Madhya Pradesh, Gujrat |
| Ghagra | 1080 | 670 | 127950 | Ganges | India, Tibet (Autonomous Region of China), Nepal | Bihar |
| Cauvery | 765 | 475 | 72000 | Bay of Bengal | India | Karnataka, Tamil Nadu |
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