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GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

CORE COURSE - C 6

SEMESTER - 3

GEOGRAPHY

GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA THEORY:

1. Structure and Physiographic Divisions of India
2. Drainage and climate 3.Soil and natural vegetation
3. Population: Distribution and growth, structure, race, sexratio, religion.
4. Economic: Mineral and power resources distribution and utilisation of iron ore, coal, petroleum, gas; agricultural production and distribution of rice and wheat, industrial development : iron and steel industry, cotton textile, cement

Instruction :-

Instruction to Question Setter for Mid Semester Examination

(MSE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain five questions of very short answer type consisting of 1 mark each. Group B will contain descriptive type three questions of five marks each, out of which any two are to answer.

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group B will contain descriptive type five questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any three are to answer. Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

Kashmir Himalayas: Ranges in the Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, and Pir Panjal. Between the Greater Himalayas and the Karakoram ranges, the northern-most portion of the Kashmir Himalayas is a cold desert. Between the tall Himalayas, Pir Panjal, and Dal Lake is the Kashmir Valley. The Kashmir valley contains karewa formations that are ideal for growing the zafran kind of saffron. Dal and Wular lakes are freshwater lakes located in the Kashmir Himalayas. There are two salt water lakes: Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri. Jhelum and Chenab rivers flow through this area of the Himalayas. Himachal & Uttaranchal Himalayas: The Indus and Ganga river systems drain the region of the Himalayas between the Ravi and Kali rivers in the west and east, respectively. In the Spiti sub- division of Lahul and Spiti, the northernmost portion of the Himacahl Himalayas is an extension of the Ladakh cold desert. From north to south, it is made up of the Great Himalaya, the Lesser Himalayas, and the Shiwalik range, locally known as Dhaoladhar in Himachal Pradesh and Nagtibha in Uttarakhand. This area of the Himalayas is known for its “Dun formations” and “Shiwalik formations.” The location of all five Prayags is here: Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas: It is made up of the Himalayas of Nepal in the west and Bhutan in the east. Despite being modest, this component is important. Tista is the area’s swift-moving river. Deep valleys and Kanchenjunga peak (Kanchengiri). Tribes of Lepcha in high places. Shiwalik formations are absent in this area, which is its defining feature. In their place, there exist “duar formations,” which are helpful for the growth of tea gardens. Arunachal Himalyas: Shiwalik formations are absent. Himalayas in eastern Bhutan up to Diphu Pass in eastern direction. Ranges run from the southwest to the northeast. Mountain summits like Kangtu and Namcha Barwa are significant ones. Brahmaputra crosses Namcha Barwa and then continues into a narrow gorge. Indigenous groups have protected the region’s abundant biodiversity. Due to the rough geography, there are no transportation links between valleys. Most contacts take place in the duar region along the border between Arunachal and Assam. Eastern Hills and Mountains: They are aligned from the north and the south. Manipur and Mizoram’s Barak River. Loktak, a sizable lake in the middle of Manipur, is encircled by mountains on all sides. Soft, unconsolidated deposits make up the Molassis Basin, often known as the Mizoram region. Nagaland’s rivers are tributaries of the Brahmaputra. The Barak River flows into the Meghna. Rivers in Manipur’s eastern region flow into Chindwin, which flows into Myanmar’s Irrawaddy. Northern Plains Physiology of India Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers carried alluvial deposits that formed them. From east to west, the Northern Plains in Indian Physiography span 3200 km. Alluvium deposits can be found up to 2000 kilometres below the surface. Bhabar (a narrow belt parallel to the Shiwalik foothills at slope break-up), Tarai (located south of Bhabar, re-emerging without any clearly demarcated channel, this region has lush growth of natural vegetation), and Alluvial plains (located south of Tarai, mature stage of fluvial erosional and depositional landforms like sand bars, meanders). Khadar and Bhangar are its two divisions. Peninsular Plateau India’s oldest and most stable continent, with a general incline toward the east. Tors, Block Mountains, rift valleys, spurs, bare rocky structures, a sequence of humpbacked hills, and wall-like

quartzite dykes that provide a natural location for water storage are significant physiographic features. The occurrence of black dirt in the western and northern regions is pronounced. Peninsular plateau continues to Jaisalmer in the west, where it is covered by Barchans, or crescent- shaped sand dunes, and lengthy sand ridges. By the occurrence of metamorphic rocks like marble, slate, gneiss, etc., metamorphic chain history can be determined. The Deccan Plateau, Central Highlands, and Northeastern Plateau are the threedivisions of the Peninsular Plateau. The Central Highlands: Extends from the Narmada River to the northern plains, and is bordered by the Satpura Range in the south and the Aravalis in the west. The central highlands include the Malwa and Chhotanagpur Plateaus. Rajmahal hills comprise the Eastern Extension of the Central Highlands. Deccan Plateau: A fault separates it from the Chhota Nagpur Plateau. The Deccan Plateau’s black soil region, sometimes referred to as the Deccan Trap because of the volcanic activity that created it, is used for the growth of cotton and sugarcane. Both Western and Eastern ghats are present. At the Nilgiri Hills, both Ghats converge. Northeastern Plateau: In essence, it is a peninsular plateau expansion. It consists of the plateaus of Meghalaya and Karbi Anglong, which are cut off from the main block. Three regions make up the Meghalaya plateau: the Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills. The plateau of Meghalaya receives the most rainfall and is barren of any ongoing vegetation. It has abundant mineral resources as well.. Coastal Plains The Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal both run parallel to India’s coastal plains. It is separated between Western and Eastern Coastal Plains based on location and active geomorphic processes. The Western Coastal Plain: Extends from Rann of Kachchh to Kanyakumari. It has four divisions:  Kachchh & Kathiawar coast in Gujarat  Konkan coast in Maharashtra  Goan coast in Karnataka  Malabar coast in Kerala The western coast widens towards the north and south but is narrow in the middle. Western Coast rivers do not form deltas. Eastern Coastal Plain: Along the Bay of Bengal, it stretches. The eastern counterpart is narrower than this one. There aren’t many ports and harbours because it is a developing coastal plain. In the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri rivers, there are well-established deltas. Up to 500 kilometres into the sea, the continental shelf reaches. The Islands in India India’s physiography includes two significant island groups. They are in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. There are 204 islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands group, which is part of the Bay of Bengal. The “Ten Degree Channel” divides the Andaman Islands from Nicobar Islands,

temperatures, a level topography that facilitates the construction of roads and railroads, and slow- moving rivers. These factors all work together to make this point crucial. With the central highlands in the north and the Deccan plateau in the south, the peninsular plateau is the Indian subcontinent’s oldest structure. The Plateau region is abundant in minerals and other resources. The West and East Coastal Plains, respectively, are the narrow coastal strips that stretch along the Western and Eastern Ghats. They act as crucial hinterlands for significant ports. The development of the nation’s economy depends on these ports. They act as focal points for both domestic and foreign trade. Other than rice, a variety of crops are grown on the rich, fertile soil found in numerous areas of the Indian coastal plains. Along with the mainland, India also has two sets of islands: Andaman and Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep Island. India is able to protect chokepoints thanks to its island territory. In Indian waters, pirate attacks are deterred by the presence of military troops on these islands. These islands are utilised for cooperative exercises with other navies to increase the security of India’s marine assets.

Physiography of India FAQs

Q What are the 7 physical divisions of India? Ans. The 7 physical divisions of India are:  The Himalayan Mountains.  The Northern Plains.  The Peninsular Plateau.  The Indian Desert.  The Coastal Plains.  The Islands. Q Which is the largest physiography of India?  Ans. The Peninsular Plateau or Deccan Plateau is the largest physiography of India. It covers an area of about 16 lakh sq km forms the largest and oldest physiographic division of India. Q Which physiographic region is oldest in India?  Ans. The peninsular plateau was one of the parts of the Gondwana landmass which drifted away. Hence, it is the oldest landmass of the indian subcontinent. Q Which physiographic region is youngest in India?  Ans. Northern plains are the youngest physiographic feature in India. They lie to the south of the Shivaliks, separated by the Himalayan Frontal Fault (HFF). The southern boundary is a wavy irregular line along the northern edge of the Peninsular India. On the eastern side, the plains are bordered by the Purvanchal hills Q How many physiographic zones are there in India?  Ans. India is divided into six physiographic divisions on basis of the varied physiographic features: units as follows: Northern and North-eastern Mountain; Northern Plain; Peninsular Plateau; Indian Desert; Coastal Plains; and Islands.

Drainage System of India

DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF INDIA

 The flow of water through such channels is called a “drainage system”.  The drainage system of an area is the outcome of the geological time period, nature and structure of rocks, slope, topography, amount of  The area drained by a single river system (river and its tributaries) is called its drainage basin.  An elevated area (mountain or an upland) that separates “water divide”.  The world’s largest drainage basin is of the Amazon river and in India, the river Ganga has the largest river basin.  The Himalayan Rivers: Perennial rivers tributaries.  The Peninsular Rivers: Non Cauvery, the Narmada and the Tapi and their tributaries

MAJOR RIVER BASIN IN INDIA

1. Indus River System
2. Brahmaputra River System
3. Ganga River System
4. Godavari River System
5. Krishna River System
6. Cauvery River System
7. Mahanadi River System
8. Narmada River System
9. Tapti River System

INDUS RIVER SYATEM

 It originates from a glacier near Tibetan region at an altitude of 4,164 m in  Area – It covers a total area of 11,65,000 sq.km. In India, it covers an area of 3,21, sq.km.  Length – Its total length is 2,880 km and in India, its length is 1,114 km. Drainage System of India

DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF INDIA

well-defined channels is known as drainage and the network of such channels is called a “drainage system”. The drainage system of an area is the outcome of the geological time period, nature and rocks, slope, topography, amount of water flowing and the periodicity of flow. The area drained by a single river system (river and its tributaries) is called its drainage An elevated area (mountain or an upland) that separates two drainage basins is called a d’s largest drainage basin is of the Amazon river and in India, the river Ganga has Perennial rivers: Indus, the Ganga, the Brahmaputra and their Non-Perennial rivers: Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, the Cauvery, the Narmada and the Tapi and their tributaries.

MAJOR RIVER BASIN IN INDIA

Brahmaputra River System It originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu (31°15′ N latitude and 81°41′ E longitude) in the Tibetan region at an altitude of 4,164 m in the Kailash mountain range. a total area of 11,65,000 sq.km. In India, it covers an area of 3,21, Its total length is 2,880 km and in India, its length is 1,114 km. Drainage System of India defined channels is known as drainage and the network of The drainage system of an area is the outcome of the geological time period, nature and water flowing and the periodicity of flow. The area drained by a single river system (river and its tributaries) is called its drainage two drainage basins is called a d’s largest drainage basin is of the Amazon river and in India, the river Ganga has : Indus, the Ganga, the Brahmaputra and their adi, the Godavari, the Krishna, the ′ N latitude and 81°41′ E longitude) in the the Kailash mountain range. a total area of 11,65,000 sq.km. In India, it covers an area of 3,21, Its total length is 2,880 km and in India, its length is 1,114 km.

Important Cities-– The four important cities in the

1. Amritsar
2. Ludhiana
3. Jalandhar
4. Ambala

Beas

 Origin – Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass  Course – It flows through the Kullu valley (Himachal Pradesh) and forms gorges at Kati and Largi in the Dhauladhar range. It enters the Punjab plains where Harike (Punjab).  The Beas river flows entirely within India.  Important DAM-– The Pong Dam, dam on the Beas River in the state of Himachal Pradesh,  Important Cities-– The nearest city is Kapurthala (24 km or 15 mi) to the southwest. The holy and historical city of the Amritsar (41 km or 25 mi) lies to its northwest, and Jalandhar ( km) is situated to its southeast.

Ravi

 Origin – West of Rohtang Pass, Kullu Hills  Course – It flows through the Chamba valley (Himachal Pradesh) of the state. It drains the area lying between the south  It enters the plains of Punjab  It then enters Pakistan and joins the Chenab river near Sarai Sidhu.  Important Cities– Lahore (Pakistan)

Chenab

 Origin – Baralacha Pass (Himachal Pradesh).  It is formed by two streams in Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as The four important cities in the satluj river basin is : Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass (Himachal Pradesh). It flows through the Kullu valley (Himachal Pradesh) and forms gorges at Kati and Largi in the Dhauladhar range. It enters the Punjab plains where it meets the Satluj near Beas river flows entirely within India. Pong Dam, also known as the Beas Dam, is an earth dam on the Beas River in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, just upstream of Talwara. The nearest city is Kapurthala (24 km or 15 mi) to the southwest. The holy and historical city of the Amritsar (41 km or 25 mi) lies to its northwest, and Jalandhar ( km) is situated to its southeast. West of Rohtang Pass, Kullu Hills (Himachal Pradesh). It flows through the Chamba valley (Himachal Pradesh) of the state. It drains the area lying between the south-eastern part of Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges. plains of Punjab and runs along the Indo-Pakistan border for some distance. It then enters Pakistan and joins the Chenab river near Sarai Sidhu. Lahore (Pakistan) Baralacha Pass (Himachal Pradesh). It is formed by two streams – the Chandra and the Bhaga which meet at Tandi in Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as Chandrabhaga. It flows through the Kullu valley (Himachal Pradesh) and forms gorges at Kati and it meets the Satluj near is an earth-fill embankment India, just upstream of Talwara. The nearest city is Kapurthala (24 km or 15 mi) to the southwest. The holy and historical city of the Amritsar (41 km or 25 mi) lies to its northwest, and Jalandhar ( It flows through the Chamba valley (Himachal Pradesh) of the state. It drains the eastern part of Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges. der for some distance. the Chandra and the Bhaga which meet at Tandi near Keylong

 It is the largest tributary of the Indus and flows for about 1180 km before entering into Pakistan.  Important DAM-– Salal Dam in on Chenab river located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.  Baglihar Dam –nearest city Ramban in Ramban district  Dulhasti Dam –nearest city Kishtwar in

Jhelum

 Origin – Spring at Verinag, in the south Panjal.  Course – It flows through Srinagar and enters Wular Lake deep narrow gorge.  At Jhang (Pakistan) it joins Chenab.  Important DAMs-– Uri Dam on Jhelum river located in the baramula district of Jammu and Kashmir.  Important lakes– They are Hokasar lake, Gangabal lake, Vishno  The Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project is a run and Kashmir, India. Its dam div Jhelum River basin.  Pakistan objected because the waters of the Jhelum river and its tributaries are allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960.  Important Cities– Jhelum River a The Ganga River System  The Ganga (Ganges) rises (Uttarkashi district), in the Garhwal Himalayas at an the sea level under the nam  This main stream of the river flows through the Himalayas till another Mandakini and the Alaknanda stream is then known as the Ganga. largest tributary of the Indus and flows for about 1180 km before entering into Salal Dam in on Chenab river located in the Reasi district of Jammu and nearest city Ramban in Ramban district nearest city Kishtwar in Kishtwar district , in the south-eastern part of Kashmir valley, at the foothills of Pir Srinagar and enters Wular Lake before entering Pakistan through a At Jhang (Pakistan) it joins Chenab. Uri Dam on Jhelum river located in the baramula district of Jammu and They are Wullar lake, Dal lake, Anchar lake, Mansbal lake, Harvan lake, Hokasar lake, Gangabal lake, Vishno-pad lake, Neelang lake and Sheshang lake. The Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Its dam diverts water from the Kishanganga River to a power plant in the Pakistan objected because the waters of the Jhelum river and its tributaries are allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. Jhelum River at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India The Ganga River System The Ganga (Ganges) rises from the Gangotri Glacier near Gaumukh of Uttarakhand (Uttarkashi district), in the Garhwal Himalayas at an elevation of some 4100 metres above the sea level under the name of Bhagirathi. This main stream of the river flows through the Himalayas till another Mandakini and the Alaknanda – join it at Dev Prayag, the point of confluence. The combined stream is then known as the Ganga. largest tributary of the Indus and flows for about 1180 km before entering into Salal Dam in on Chenab river located in the Reasi district of Jammu and eastern part of Kashmir valley, at the foothills of Pir before entering Pakistan through a Uri Dam on Jhelum river located in the baramula district of Jammu and lake, Dal lake, Anchar lake, Mansbal lake, Harvan lake, pad lake, Neelang lake and Sheshang lake. river hydroelectric scheme in Jammu erts water from the Kishanganga River to a power plant in the Pakistan objected because the waters of the Jhelum river and its tributaries are allocated to t Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India near Gaumukh of Uttarakhand elevation of some 4100 metres above This main stream of the river flows through the Himalayas till another two streams – the the point of confluence. The combined

. MAJOR TRIBUTARIES OF YAMUNA

Tons River

 Tons River is the biggest and most extensive tributary of the Yamuna.  It springs in the 6,315 m (20,720 ft) tall Bandarpoonch Mountain.  The river has a huge catchment area in Himachal Pradesh.  The Tons River joins Yamuna beneath Kalsi close to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Hindon River

 The Hindon River is a wholly rain-fed river. The river has its source in the Saharanpur District from Upper Shivalik in Lower Himalayan Range.  The Hindon River has a drainage basin of 7,083 KM2 and passes a length of 400 km through Meerut District, Muzaffarnagar District, Ghaziabad, Baghpat District, Noida, Greater Noida, prior to meeting Yamuna just exterior to Delhi.

Ken River

 The Ken River runs through the Bundelkhand area of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.  The river has its source close to the Ahirgawan village in Jabalpur district and runs a length of 427 km, prior to fusing with the Yamuna at Chilla village in the vicinity of Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh.

Chambal River

 The Chambal River is also named as Charmanvati in prehistoric periods. The river runs across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.  The river has its origin in the Vindhya Range, close to Mhow and assist in hydroelectric power creation at Rana Pratap Sagar dam, Gandhi Sagar dam, and Jawahar Sagar dam, prior to fusing with the Yamuna to the south east of Sohan Goan in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh.  Soon after that, the Chambal River is pursued by another tributary, the Sindh River.

Tamas River

 Its source is Tamakund in the Kaimur Range (Madhya Pradesh).  It joins Ganga at Sirsa (Uttar Pradesh).

Son/Sone River

 It is the second-largest southern tributary of the Ganga (first being the Yamuna river).  It originates near Amarkantak Hill, (Madhya Pradesh) near the Narmada river and joins the Ganga near Patna in Bihar.  Rihand Project Uttar Pradesh Rihand River and Son River

Punpun River

 It originates from the Chotanagpur Plateau region of Palamu district in Jharkhand.  It joins the Ganga at Fatwah (Patna).

LEFT BANK TRIBUTARIES OF GANGA

Ramganga river

 It originates in the Garhwal hills near Gairsain (Uttarakhand).  It changes its course to the south-west direction after crossing the Shiwaliks and enters into the plains of Uttar Pradesh near Najibabad. It joins the Ganga near Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh).  It flows through the Jim Corbett National Park.

Gomti river

 The Gomti is a monsoon and groundwater-fed river which originates from Gomat Taal (Fulhaar Jheel) near Pilibhit district (Uttar Pradesh).  Kaithi, Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) is the place where the river Gomti and the Ganga meet.  The Markandey Mahadev temple is at the confluence of the Gomti and the Ganga.

Ghaghara River

 It is a perennial transboundary river.  The Ghaghara originates in the glaciers of Mapchachungo, near Mansarovar Lake, Tibet. After collecting the waters from its tributaries – Tila, Seti and Beri it comes out of the mountain, cutting a deep gorge at Shishapani.  The river Sharda joins it at Brahmaghat in India. The Sharda or Saryu river originates in the Milam glacier in the Nepal Himalayas. The Ghaghara joins the Ganga at Chhapra (Bihar).  It is the second-longest tributary by length after the Yamuna.  The Ghaghara or Karnali in Nepal is the longest river in Nepal.

Gandhak River

 It originates at the Nhubine Himal Glacier in the Mustang region of the Nepal border.It is one of the major rivers of Nepal and is known as Kali Gandaki.  In Nepal, the river is also known as Narayani and Sapt-Gandhaki.

THE BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER SYSTEM  The Brahmaputra origin in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar Lake.  It is slightly longer than the Indus, but most of its course lies outside India.  It flows eastward, parallel to the Himalayas.  The undercutting done by this river is of the order of 5500 metres.  In India, it flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, and is joined by several tributaries.  It is known as Tsangpo or the Yarlung Tsangpo in the Tibet region and flows parallel to the Himalayan ranges before entering India through Arunachal Pradesh.  The Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra) enters India at Bishing, from where it is known as the “Siang River“.  Reaching Namcha Barwa (7757 m), it takes a U-turn around it and enters India in Arunachal Pradesh and known as dihang.  After joining its tributaries, Lohit and the Dibang river, known as the Brahmaputra.  After entering Bangladesh, the Brahmaputra river is known as the Jamuna river, and it is joined by the Ganga river, known as the Padma river in Bangladesh. And finally, the river Brahmaputra empties its water into the Bay of Bengal.  The river basin consists of all the land drained by the river and its tributaries.  The Brahmaputra river basin consists of various small rivers and is so large that it spreads over Tibet, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and India.  The River Brahmaputra basin in India extends over different states, consisting of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Sikkim.  Now, the river splits into two distributaries.  The western branch, which contains the majority of the river’s flow, continues as Jamuna to merge with the Padma river (Ganga river).  Majuli (Assam) is the largest river island in the world which lies in this river.  Mājuli island is accessible by ferries from the city of Jorhat. The island is about 300– kilometres (186–249 mi) east from the state’s largest city —Guwahati. It was formed due to course changes by the river Brahmaputra and its tributaries, mainly the Lohit.  Mājuli is the abode of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.

 Majuli is since 2004 in the UNESCO Tentative List for nomination as a World  The eastern branch (now much smaller) is called the lower or old Brahmaputra.  It curves southeast to join the Meghna River near Dhaka.  The Padma and Meghna converge near Chandpur and flow out as Meghna into the Bay of Bengal. Majuli is since 2004 in the UNESCO Tentative List for nomination as a World n branch (now much smaller) is called the lower or old Brahmaputra. It curves southeast to join the Meghna River near Dhaka. The Padma and Meghna converge near Chandpur and flow out as Meghna into the Bay of Majuli is since 2004 in the UNESCO Tentative List for nomination as a World n branch (now much smaller) is called the lower or old Brahmaputra. The Padma and Meghna converge near Chandpur and flow out as Meghna into the Bay of

 ‘The Marble rocks’ near Jabalpur where the Narmada flows through a deep gorge and the ‘Dhuandhar Falls’, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) where the river plunges over steep rocks are some of the notable ones.  The Narmada river flows through M  The river drains into the Arabian sea near the Gulf of Khambhat, south of Bharuch city of Gujarat and forms a broad 27 km estuary the longest west-flowing river in India and Pradesh.

Important DAMS

1. Sardar Sarovar Dam- Gujarat
2. Indira Sagar Dam – Madhya Pradesh
3. Omkareshwar Dam – Madhya Pradesh
4. Maheshwar Dam – Madhya Pradesh
5. Bargi Dam – Madhya Pradesh
6. Maan Dam – Madhya Pradesh
7. Jobat Dam – Madhya Pradesh
8. Tawa Dam – Madhya Pradesh
9. The Sardar Sarovar Project has been constructed on this river. Length of the river is ~1,312 km.
10. Kanha National Park is located in the upper reaches of the Narmada river.

 Important religious places and Ghat

starting from its origin at Narmada Kund at Amarkantak hill;

1. 1.Amarkantak (in Sanskrit: Neck of Shiva) or Teertharaj (the King of Pilgrimages),
2. Omkareshwar(Khandwa District),
3. Maheshwar, and Mahadeo temples,
4. Siddheshwar Temple, Nemawar in the middle reach of the river
5. Chausath Yogini Temple, Jabalpur (Sixty Four Yoginis) Bhedaghat,
6. Chaubis Avatar Temple, Omkareshwar,
7. Bhrigu Rishi temple in Bharuch. near Jabalpur where the Narmada flows through a deep gorge and Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) where the river plunges over steep rocks are some of the notable ones. Narmada river flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The river drains into the Arabian sea near the Gulf of Khambhat, south of Bharuch city of broad 27 km estuary (unlike east-flowing rivers which form deltas). It is flowing river in India and the largest flowing river of the state of Madhya Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh has been constructed on this river. Length of the river is ~1,312 km. Kanha National Park is located in the upper reaches of the Narmada river.

Important religious places and Ghats along the course of the river,

starting from its origin at Narmada Kund at Amarkantak hill;

1.Amarkantak (in Sanskrit: Neck of Shiva) or Teertharaj (the King of Pilgrimages), Omkareshwar(Khandwa District), Maheshwar, and Mahadeo temples, le, Nemawar in the middle reach of the river Chausath Yogini Temple, Jabalpur (Sixty Four Yoginis) Bhedaghat, Chaubis Avatar Temple, Omkareshwar, Bhrigu Rishi temple in Bharuch. near Jabalpur where the Narmada flows through a deep gorge and Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) where the river plunges over steep rocks The river drains into the Arabian sea near the Gulf of Khambhat, south of Bharuch city of flowing rivers which form deltas). It is he largest flowing river of the state of Madhya has been constructed on this river. Length of the river is ~1,312 km. Kanha National Park is located in the upper reaches of the Narmada river.

s along the course of the river,

starting from its origin at Narmada Kund at Amarkantak hill;

1.Amarkantak (in Sanskrit: Neck of Shiva) or Teertharaj (the King of Pilgrimages),

TAPTI RIVER SYSTEM  The Tapi is a river of central India. It is one of the major rivers of peninsular India with the length of around 724 km; it runs from east to west.  It rises in the eastern Satpura Range of southern Madhya Pradesh state, and flows westward, draining Madhya Pradesh’s historic Nimar region, Maharashtra’s historic Khandesh and east Vidarbha regions in the northwest corner of the Deccan Plateau and South Gujarat before emptying into the Gulf of Cambay of the Arabian Sea, in the State of Gujarat.  The Western Ghats or Sahyadri range starts south of the Tapti River near the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra.  The Tapi River Basin lies mostly in northern and eastern districts Maharashtra state viz, Amravati, Akola, Buldhana, Washim, Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Malegaon, Nashik districts but also covers Betul, Burhanpur districts of Madhya Pradesh and Surat district in Gujarat as well.  The principal tributaries of Tapi River are Purna River, Girna River, Panzara River, Waghur River, Bori River and Aner River.  Important DAMS–Dehali Dam, Dhaner Dam Hatnur DAM Nanduri Dam,Sulwade Barrage Dam Ukai Dam Wadishewadi Dam Wan Hydroelectric Project