Rivers of India Map PDF for free download. The detail about the rivers with river map is very useful for preparation of competitive exams.
India is home to several major rivers, each playing a crucial role in the country’s geography, culture, and economy. Here are some of the important rivers of India along with basic details:
Major Rivers of India
Ganges (Ganga):
- Origin: Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand
- Length: 2,525 kilometers
- Flows through: Northern India, including states like Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal
- Major Tributaries: Yamuna, Son, Gandak, Kosi
Yamuna:
- Origin: Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand
- Length: 1,376 kilometers
- Flows through: Northern India, passing through states like Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
- Joins the Ganges at Allahabad (Prayagraj)
Brahmaputra (Tsangpo in Tibet):
- Origin: Tibet
- Length: 2,900 kilometers (including its length in Tibet)
- Flows through: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bangladesh
- Joins the Ganges in Bangladesh to form the world’s largest delta, the Sundarbans
Indus:
- Origin: Tibet
- Length: 3,180 kilometers
- Flows through: Tibet, India (Jammu and Kashmir), and Pakistan
- Major Tributaries: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
Krishna:
- Origin: Western Ghats in Maharashtra
- Length: 1,400 kilometers
- Flows through: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
- Major Tributaries: Tungabhadra, Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha
Godavari:
- Origin: Trimbak in Maharashtra
- Length: 1,465 kilometers
- Flows through: Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha
- Major Tributaries: Pranhita, Indravati, Manjira, Penganga
Narmada:
- Origin: Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh
- Length: 1,312 kilometers
- Flows through: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat
- Forms the Dhuandhar Falls at Jabalpur
Tapi (Tapti):
- Origin: Satpura Range in Madhya Pradesh
- Length: 724 kilometers
- Flows through: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat
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River and Basin code to read the map
| Code | Basin Name |
| 1 | Indus (Up to border) |
| 2a | Ganga |
| 2b | Brahmaputra |
| 3 | Godavari |
| 4 | Krishna |
| 5 | Cauvery |
| 6 | Subernarekha |
| 7 | Brahmani and Baitarni |
| 8 | Mahanadi |
| 9 | Pennar |
| 10 | Mahi |
| 11 | Sabarmati |
| 12 | Narmada |
| 13 | Tapi |
| 14 | West flowing rivers South of Tapi |
| 15 | East flowing rivers between Mahanadi and Godavari |
| 16 | East flowing rivers between Godavari and Krishna |
| 17 | East flowing rivers between Krishna and Pennar |
| 18 | East flowing rivers between Pennar and Cauvery |
| 19 | East flowing rivers South of Cauvery |
| 20 | West flowing rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra including Luni |
| 21 | Minor rivers draining into Bangladesh |
| 22 | Minor rivers draining into Myanmar |
| 23 | Area of North Ladakh not draining into Indus |
| 24 | Drainage Area of Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| 25 | Drainage Area of Lakshadweep Islands |
