Course of River Brahmaputra
The river Brahmaputra has its source in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash Mountain (Himalayas in Tibet) and flows towards the east. It is known as the River Tsangpo in Tibet. Among the total...
View ArticleImportance of Rivers in India
Importance of Rivers in India : Historians attach much importance on the role of the rivers in India. The civilizations of ancient India flourished on the banks of the rivers. The first pre-historic...
View ArticleBrief information on Source of Indus River
The Indus rises from the springs of Sin Khabab glacier about 100 km. north of Mansarovar in Tibet. It traverses 250 km. in Tibet before entering Kashmir. It traverses Kashmir diagonally for a distance...
View ArticleShort paragraph on Importance of River Ganga
The river Ganga is treated as a Goddess in India and it has significant influence on the life of the Indians. It is one of the longest rivers of the world and is the longest river in India. It has the...
View ArticleDifference between North Indian Rivers and South Indian Rivers
North India Rivers are Indus and its tributaries Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej. The Ganga and its tributaries namely Yamuna, Gharghara, Gandak, Ram Ganga, Ramganga, Kosi, Mahananda, Chambal. The...
View ArticleShort paragraph on Course of River Ganga
River Ganga is the longest river of India and its basin area covers almost 26 percent of the country. Out of 2,510 km total length, the river flows for a length of 2,071 km in India. The river has...
View ArticleFeatures of North Indian Rivers
The features and characteristics of rivers in North India are mentioned below: 1. Source: Rivers of north India rise from the lofty Himalayan mountain ranges. 2. Loads: The rivers of north India carry...
View ArticleFeatures of South Indian Rivers
The major characteristics and features of rivers of South India are mentioned below in points: Source: Rivers of South India rise from low hills and mostly from the Western Ghats. Character of the...
View ArticleImportant Rivers in India
India is a land of rivers and streams. There are innumerable rivers flowing in different directions. They may be classified on the basis of the origin into two main systems; they are: (i) The Himalayan...
View ArticleShort essay on Importance of Rivers in India
The rivers in India are all holy. Our Indus, Kosi, Saryu and Yamuna are sacred to us. They all play an important role in our agriculture and promote our trade. But this is not all. Each of them is like...
View ArticleList of Important rivers in India
Important rivers in India The rivers is played very important role in providing irrigation water, drinking water, electricity, easy & cheap transportation, other miscellaneous works has been done...
View ArticleMajor Rivers originating from the Himalayas
The Himalayan River System This article contains brief description of Major Rivers originating from the Himalayas such as River Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus. The rivers of Northern India that...
View ArticleDakshina Ganga (Ganga of South India) – River Godavari
“Dakshina” means “South”. The Godavari River is known as ‘Dakshina Ganga’ i.e. “River Ganga of South India”. River Godavari is the largest river of the south India. It forms the largest river basin...
View ArticleMajor Rivers of South India
Major South Indian Rivers This article contains brief description of all the major Rivers of South India. The West flowing rivers are Narmada, Tapti, Mahi, Sabarmati, Luni, etc. The East flowing Rivers...
View ArticleRivers of South India
Rivers of South India According to the direction of flow of the rivers of south India they can be divided into 2 groups: One group flowing eastwards and The other flowing westwards. East flowing rivers...
View ArticleRivers in West Bengal
Major Rivers in West Bengal Major rivers in West Bengal are the Bhagirathi-Hugli, the Mahananda, the Tista, and the Jaldhaka. Further, There are East and South-East flowing rivers. The...
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