Gambhir Riveroriginates in the hills near Karauli village inSawai MadhopurDistrict. It flows from south to north up to Kanjoli village (Toda Bhim), then towards northeast up to village Mertha of Roopbas Block, before enteringUttar Pradesh. The river again enters Rajasthan near Catchapaura village in Dholpur District and forms the boundary between UP and Rajasthan. It then enters Mainpuri District in UP to finally joins RiverYamuna. It Flows between Bayana City (A Historical Place) & Brahmbad Village In Bharatpur District. It Supplies Water For Keoladev Ghana Bird Century, Bharatpur,Rajasthan. It is a seasonal river, so only flow in rainy seasonImportant tributaries of the Gambhir areSesa,KherandParbati.

TheParbati RiverinRajasthan,India, rises in hilly terrain near Chhawar village in theSawai Madhopurdistrict. It runs for 123km and falls into theGambhir Rivernear Kharagpur inDhaulpurDistrict, Rajasthan.

TheKali Sindhis a river in theMalwaregion ofMadhya Pradesh, that joins theChambal Riverat downstream ofSawai MadhopurinRajasthan. It belongs to theGanges Basin. The Kali Sindh originates from Bagli (District Dewas) in Madhya Pradesh. It crosses the State Highway No 18 connecting Indore and state capital Bhopal near Sonkatch and blocks the road traffic for hours when in flood. The main tributaries of the Kali Sindh are Parwan, Niwaj and Ahu rivers

TheShipra, also known as theKshipra, is a river inMadhya Pradeshstate of centralIndia. The river rises in the kakri bardi hiilsVindhya Rangenorth ofDhar, and flows south across theMalwaPlateau to join theChambal River. It is one of the sacred rivers inHinduism. The holy city ofUjjainis situated on its right bank. Every 12 years, theKumbh Melafestival takes place on the city's elaborate riversideghats, as do yearly celebrations of the river goddess Kshipra.There are hundreds of Hindu shrines along the banks of the river Shipra. Shipra is a perennial river. Earlier there used to be plenty of water in the river. Now the river stops flowing after a couple of months after the monsoon.With this reference, the wordShiprais used as a symbol of "purity" (of soul, emotions, body, etc.) or "chastity" or "clarity".Coordinates:2355N8728EThe banks of the Shipra river is one of the 4 places where theKhumba Melais held.RamgangaWest river originates from Doodhatoli ranges in the district ofPauri Garhwal,Uttarakhandstate ofIndia. The river Ramganga flows to south west fromKumaunHimalaya. It is a tributary of the riverGanges, originates from the high altitude zone of 800m-900m. Ramganga flows by theCorbett National Parknear Ramnagar ofNainital districtfrom where it descends upon the plains.Bareillycity ofUttar Pradeshis situated on its banks. TheRamganga Damcrosses the river at Kalagarh for irrigation and hydroelectric generation. An annual festival of Ganga Dassahra is organised on its banks annually during the months of September and October at Chaubari village near Bareilly. It has a drainage basin of 30,641 sq.km. (11,831 sq.mi).Ramganga East

OriginHimalayas-Namik Glacier,Pithoragarh district

MouthFlows intoRiver Kali

Another Ramganga called Ramganga East originates from theNamik GlacierinPithoragarh districtof Uttarakhand and flows towards East. The river is fed by numerous small and big rivers and finally joins river Sarju at Rameshwar near Ghat of Pithoragarh. This river finally confluences withRiver Kali.Kwari River(also spelled asKuwariorKunwari River) is river flowing inMorena,Bhinddistricts ofMadhya Pradeshin centralIndia.It is tributary ofSindh Riverand joins it inEtawah District, Sindh river in turn immediately joinsYamunariver.the river flow is not fast .it meet some village like sihuda.Towns likeBijeypurdistrict sheopur, kailaras district morena are located on its bank.May also refer toKanwari (Haryana, India)village inHissar District,Haryanastate inIndia.TheWainganga(Marathi: ) is a river ofIndia, which originates about 12km from Mundara village ofSeonidistrict in the southern slopes of theSatpura RangeofMadhya Pradesh, and flows south throughMadhya PradeshandMaharashtrain a very winding course of approximatedly 360 miles. After joining theWardha, the united stream, known as thePranahita, ultimately falls into theRiver Godavari.The river has developed extensiveflood plainswith sweeping graceful meanders and low alluvial flats and meander terraces. The river has high banks 10 to 15 m on either side. The Wainganga river receives numerous tributaries on either bank and drains the western, central and eastern regions of theChandrapur,Gadchiroli,Bhandara,GondiaandNagpurdistricts of Maharashtra. The chief tributaries oThePenganga River(Marathi:Telugu: ) is the chief river of theYavatmal districtand Washim district in theMaharashtrastate inIndiaand flows along the south east boundaries of the district in a winding, meandering course. It is deeply entrenched and not able to be navigated. It rises in theAjantharange and is a major tributary of theWardha River, the other major river in the district.f the Wainganga are the Garhavi, Khobragadi, Kathani and Potphondi on the western bank and Andhari on the eastern bank.TheManjira(Marathi:;Telugu:;Kannada:) is a tributary of the riverGodavari. It passes through the states ofMaharashtra,KarnatakaandAndhra Pradesh. It originates in the Balaghat range of hills at an altitude of 823 metres (2,700ft) and empties into theGodavari River. It has a total catchment area of 30,844 square kilometres (3,084,400 ha).[1]Nizam Sagarwas constructed across the Manjira River between Achampeta and Banjapalle villages of theNizamabad districtinAndhra Pradesh,India. The most outstanding feature of the project is the gigantic masonry dam sprawling across the river for 3 kilometers with a motorable road of 14 feet width.TheSingur Reservoiron Manjira River inMedak Districtis a sustained drinking water source of Hyderabad. The Manjira river is the main drinking water source for the Medak and Nizamabad districts as well as the adjoining twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.TheVedavathiis a river inIndia. It rises from theWestern Ghatsand flows through the states ofKarnatakaandAndhra Pradeshbefore joining theTungabhadra. The Vedavathi is also called the Hagari in parts ofAndhra Pradesh. Two rivers, the Veda and Avathi, arise in the eastern part of theSahyadriHill range, flow east, and join concert near Pura to form the Vedavathi.On the banks of the Vedavathi, there is a famous temple devoted toShri Anjaneyaat Kellodu,HosadurgaTaluk.TheVani Vilasa Saagarareservoir constructed across river Vedavathi dates back a century.A tributary called the Suvarnamukhi confluences with Vedavathi at Koodalahalli,HiriyurTaluk. It is considered to be a 'Punya Bhumi' or 'Sacred Land' by the locals.The River then flows down to the South eastern state ofAndhra Pradeshwhere the river is called the 'Hagari'. The river has a cultural significance, with the people along the belt of the Hagari depending entirely on the river for most of their needs. Bhairivani tippa reservoir is built across this river.verdavathi it starts from karnataka it goes through gundalaplli and vepurala and some drylands aftrer it is connected to thungabhadraThe Vedavathi is atributaryto the Tungabhadra, and joins the Tungabhadra nearSindhanur.The Varada river originates inVardamoolain sagar taluk , shimoga district of karnataka state of India . It flows through theWestern Ghatsand enters the centraldistricts of Karnataka(HaveriandBellary). The river joins theTungabhadrariver atGalaganath.It is important to the wellbeing of thekannadapeople along its course.Damshave been constructed along the river's course, providingwaterforirrigationand domestic purposes duringsummer. There are, however, no major irrigation projects on this river, although the government is considering a major irrigation project on this river.[TheTunga River(Kannada: ) is ariverinKarnatakastate, southernIndia. The river is born in theWestern Ghatson a hill known asVaraha Parvataat a place calledGangamoola. From here, the river flows through two districts inKarnataka-Chikmagalur DistrictandShimoga District. It is 147km long and merges with theBhadra RiveratKoodli, a small town nearShimoga City, Karnataka. The river is given the compound nameTungabhadrafrom this point on. The Tungabhadra flows eastwards and merges with theKrishna RiverinAndhra Pradesh.The river is famous for the sweetness of its water. There is a belief that " Thunga pana Ganga snana" which means we should drink the water of river thunga and take bath in river Ganga.It has adambuilt across it atGajanur, and a larger dam has been built across the compoundTungabhadra riveratHospet.

TheBhadra River(Kannada: ) is a river inKarnatakastate in southernIndia.The Bhadra originates at Gangamoola nearKudremukha,Western Ghatsrange, and flows east across the southern part ofDeccanPlateau, joined by its tributaries the Somavahini near Hebbe, Thadabehalla, and Odirayanahalla. It flows through the towns ofHoranadu,Balehonnur,Balehole andNR Pura. ADamis built across the river nearLakkavalliwhich forms the Bhadra reservoir. From here the river continues its journey through the city ofBhadravathi,Karnataka. The Bhadra meets theTunga RiveratKoodli, a small town nearShivamogga. The combined river continues east as theTungabhadra, a major tributary of theKrishna, which empties into theBay of Bengal.TheBhima River(Marathi: ,kannada: ) originates inBhimashankarhills nearKarjaton the western side ofWestern Ghats, known as Sahyadri, inMaharashtrastate inIndia. Bhima flows southeast for 861 km through Maharashtra,Karnataka,Andhra Pradeshstates. Bhima is the most important tributary of the Krishna river, which is one of the two majors rivers in Maharastra, the other being Godavari River. Nira confluences with Bhima in Narsingpur,Solapur. Bhima is a majortributaryof theKrishna River. Its banks are densely populated and form a fertile agricultural area.[1]The river is prone to flooding due to heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. In 2005 there were severe flood warnings[2]

Mulais a tributary of theBhima RiverinDeccanIndia, originating atMulshi dam. It passes through the towns ofPuneandKhadki. Biologists have recorded 108 species of fish, 102 flowering plant species, 130 bird species in and around the river and surrounding areas. This river origins from Mulshi Dam nearPune-India& later named asMula-Muthariver when its tributaryMuthajoins it in the middle of Pune city (nearCollege of Engineering, Pu TheMuthais a river in westernMaharashtra,India. It arises in the western ghats and flows eastward until in merges with theMula Riverin the city ofPune. It has been dammed twice, firstly at thePanshetDam (onAmbi river), used as a source of drinking water forPunecity and irrigation.The water released here is dammed again atKhadakwaslaand is an important source of drinking water forPune. One more dam has been built later on the Mutha river atTemghar.

TheIndrayaniriver originates nearLonavla, a hill station on the Mumbai-Pune highway. Fed by rain, it flows east from there to meet theBhima river, through the religious villages ofDehuandAlandi, and north ofPune.[1]. It is revered as a holy river and is associated with such great religious figures such asSaint Tukaram.There is a hydroelectric dam calledValvan Damon the Indrayani atKamshet.TheKundalikais a smallriverflowing from the Hills of Sahyadri to theArabian Sea. This river originates at a small town calledBhirain theIndianState ofMaharashtra, 150km south east of Bombay (Mumbai). The important towns located on the banks of Kundalika are Kolad, Korlai,Chaul,Rohaand Salav.River Kundalika is fed by the excess water from Tata Power's Mulshi Dam Project on to a series of hydroelectric projects and dams, including Ravalje followed by Bhira and then Dholvan, where the water is released in the morning typically at 6am. The gush of the water reaches Sutarwadi at 7:30am and water rises at Kolad at 10:00am.Ghod Riveris located inPune District,Maharashtra, westernIndia.[1]It is a tributary of theBhima River.[2]The Ghod originates on the eastern slopes of theWestern Ghatsat 1,090 metres (3,580ft)above sea level. It flows in an east-southeast direction for approximately 200 kilometres (120mi) before its confluence with the Bhima. It flows from the northern side of theBhimashankar hills

TheKukadi Riveris one of the tributaries of the Ghod.Inamgaon, a post-Harappanagrarian village located along the Ghod, has been studied for its archaeological finds.[4]The river is dammed by theGhod Dam.

Pavana river(Pavna) is situated in the west ofMaharashtrastate, in thePune District. It originates in theWestern ghats. It is a tributary ofBhima riverand merges in theMulariver inPunecity. It flows through Pune city and dividesPuneCity andPimpri Chinchwadarea. A dam is built on this river atPavananagarcalled as the Pavananagar dam. Malaprabha originates in Kanakumbi which is at 16km to the west ofJambotivillage inKhanapurtaluka ofBelgaum DistrictinKarnataka, at an altitude of 792.4 meters in theSahyadrimountains.

The Origin of Malaprabha River Marks the Village of Kankumbi as a pilgrimage Center from the times of mythological origins.The symbol of Rock Carved hand near the source of the river Malaprabha depicts the origin of the river for the purpose of safety showered for the well being of human kind.It is a source of very highly stable mineral water.Presence of discontinuities has major effects on properties of contours at source of river.Permeability is dependent on orientation of the region.It flows for a distance of 304km and joins the Krishna river at an altitude of 488 meters inBagalkot districtinKarnatakaIt also flows throughDharwar District.Hublicity gets its drinking water from this reservoir

Ghataprabha River originates in theWestern Ghatsat an altitude of 884 meters and flows eastward for a distance of 283 kilometers before its confluence with the Krishna River at Almatti. The river basin is 8,829 square kilometers wide and stretches acrossKarnatakaandMaharashtrastates.

TheKoyna Riverrises in Mahabaleshwar and is a tributary of theKrishna Riverin westernMaharashtra,India. It rises nearMahableshwar, a famous hill station in theWestern Ghats. Unlike most of the other rivers in Maharashtra which flow East-West direction, the Koyna river flows in North-South direction. The Koyna River is famous for theKoyna Damand theKoyna Hydroelectric Project. Today the Koyna Hydroelectric Project is the largest completedhydroelectricproject in India[1]. The reservoir ShivasagarLake, is a huge lake of 50 km in length.Due to its electricity generating potential throughKoyna Hydroelectric Project, Koyna river is known as theLife Line of MaharashtraGanges River Basin

The Farakka Barrage is a dam that diverts water from theGangesinto acanalnear the town ofTildangainMurshidabad District. The dam provides the Hooghly with water even in thedry season. It parallels the Ganges, pastDhulian, until just aboveJahangirpurwhere the canal ends and the river takes its own course. Just south of Jahangirpur it leaves the Ganges area and flows south pastJiaganj Azimganj,Murshidabad, andBaharampur. South of Baharampur and north ofPalashiit used to form the border betweenBardhaman DistrictandNadia District, but while the border has remained the same the river is now often east or west of its former bed. The river then flows south pastKatwa,NavadwipandKalna. At Kalna it originally formed the border between Nadia District andHooghly District, and then further south between Hooghly District andNorth 24 Parganas District. It flows pastHalisahar,Chunchura,Rishra, andKamarhati. Then just before entering the twin cities ofKolkata(Calcutta) andHowrah, it turns to the southwest. At Nurpur it enters an old channel of the Ganges and turns south to empty into theBay of Bengal. Two of its well known tributaries areDamodarandRupnarayan

Damodar River(Hindi: ,Bengali: ) originates near Chandwa village,Palamaudistrict, on theChota Nagpur Plateauin theJharkhandstate in easternIndia, and flows eastward for about 592km through the states ofJharkhandandWest Bengalto the estuary of theRiver Hooghly. It has a number of tributaries and subtributaries, such asBarakar,Konar,Bokaro, Haharo,Jamunia, Ghari, Guaia, Khadia and Bhera.[1]In some of the local languages of Jharkhand, Damodar River is calledDamuda,damumeans sacred anddameans water. The Damodar earlier used to flow through Bengal on a direct west to east course and join the River Hughli near Kalna. However, it has changed its course and in its lower reaches most of the water flows into theMundeswari River, which combines with other rivers and finally most of the Damodar water flows into theRupnarayan River. The remaining mass of water flows through what is known as Damodar into the Hughli south of Kolkata.

The Barakar is the most important tributary of the Damodar. It originates near Padma in Hazaribagh district and flows through Jharkhand before meeting the Damodar near Dishergarh(Asansol) in West Bengal. The Damodar and the Barakar trifurcates the Chota Nagpur plateau. The rivers pass through hilly areas with great force, sweeping away whatever lies in their path. Two bridges on theGrand Trunk Roadnear Barhi in Hazaribagh district were torn down by the Barakar, the great stone bridge in 1913 and the subsequent iron bridge in 1946.TheBarakar River(Hindi: ) (Bengali: ) is the main tributary of theDamodar Riverin easternIndia. Originating nearPadmainHazaribagh districtofJharkhandit flows for 225 kilometers (140mi) across the northern part of theChota Nagpur Plateau, mostly in a west to east direction, before joining the Damodar nearDishergarhinBardhaman districtofWest Bengal. It has a catchment area of 6,159km2(2,378sqmi). The main tributaries, Barsoti and Usri, flow in from the south and north respectively. Apart from the two main tributaries some fifteen medium/small streams join it.The Barakar skirts the northern portion ofParasnath Hills, (1350m/4470ft), the highest hill in the region, located inGiridih districtof Jharkhand and a centre ofJainpilgrimage.Jalangi River(Bengali: ), is a branch of theGangesinMurshidabadandNadiadistricts in theIndianstateofWest Bengal. The Jalangi and the Mathabhanga flow into theBhagirathi-Hooghlyand strengthens its lower channel, theHooghlyThe river below the point where the Jalanagi meets the Ganges is known as Hooghly and the cRiver Churni was most probably an artificial canal, not a true river. Local history says, during 17th Century, the King of Nadia (that time Nadia was a kingdom, now a district of West Bengal) was Maharajah Krishna Chandra. River Churni was dug at his orders as a moat against the Bargee-s or Bergir-s of Maharashtra. At that time, there was another important river here. Its name was Anjana. It originated fromJalangi River, and confluenced with River Bhagirathi. A distributary emerged from Anjana near Jatrapur (Yatrapur), and confluenced in Ichamati. At that time the lower part of Mathabhanga was known asIchamati, same as now. The flux of Anjana and the distributary increased with water of the canal. Later, the distributary was filled up artificially, and alluvial sedimentation jammed the upper part of Anjana. The canal, and the lower part of Anjana is todays Churni. However in Renel's map (1760s) there is no trace of Churni.Only 70 years ago, in the 1930s, it was the major trade route inside undivided Bengal. Now, the river has lost its navigability.ourse above it from the point of its separation from the main flow of the Ganges to its confluence with the Jalangi, it is called Bhagirathi

Ghurni, a neighbourhood ofKrishnanagar, a centre for the production of clay dolls, often referred to as Krishnanagar clay dolls, is located on the banks of the Jalangi.Mayapuris located at the confluence of the Jalanagi and Ganges.Ichamati River(Bengali: )(also spelt Ichhamati), is atrans-boundary riverwhich flows throughIndiaandBangladeshand also forms the boundary between the two countries.The river is facing the problem ofsiltationleading to thin flow of water in the dry season and floods in the rainy season. Experts are handling the situation and remedial matters are being discussed between the governments of India and Bangladesh.TheRupnarayan Riveris ariverinIndia. It begins as the Dhaleswari (Dhalkisor) in theChhota Nagpurplateau foothills northeast of the town ofPurulia. It then follows a tortuous southeasterly course past the town ofBankura, where it is known as theDwarakeswar river. Near the town of Ghatal it is joined by the Silai, where it takes the name Rupnarayan. Finally, it joins theHoogli River. It is famous for theHilsafish that live in it and are used inBengali cuisine. It is also notable for the West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) thermal power plant atKolaghat.The Ajay River originates on a small hill about 300 metres high, south west ofMungerinBihar. It then flows through Jharkhand and enters West Bengal at Simjuri, nearChittaranjan. It first forms the border betweenBardhaman Districtand Jharkhand and then between Bardhaman District andBirbhum District, and finally it entersKatwasubdivision of Bardhaman district at Nareng village in Ketugram police station. It then joins theBhagirathi Riverat Katwa Town.Total length of the Ajay is 288km, out of which 152km is in West BengalMayurakshi River(also calledMor River) is a major river inWest Bengal,India, with a long history of devastating floods.It has its source on Trikut hill, about 16km fromDeogharinJharkhandstate.[1]It flows through Jharkhand and then through the districts ofBirbhumandMurshidabadin West Bengal before flowing into theHooghly River. The river is about 250km long.Mayurakshi literally means the eye of a peacock (mayur/mor=peacock,akshi=eye). Mayurakshi though named after its crystal clear water of the dry seasons, floods its valley during the monsoons. Even after the construction of the Massanjore dam, it wreaks havoc with its floods, washing away embankments.It originates from Tilboni hill inPurulia districtand entersBankura districtnear Chhatna. It cuts across the district flowing past the district head quarters and enters the south-eastern tip ofBardhaman District. It then passes throughHooghly District[1]The Silai joins it nearGhataland the two together is known asRupnarayan River, which flows into theHooghly RivernearGadiarainHowrah District.

Mundeswari riveris a small river inWest Bengalwhich causes floods inHooghly,Purba MedinipurandHowrahdistricts during the monsoons. Any discharge above 70,000ft/s downstream of Durgapur Barrage may cause flooding depending on the outfall condition of the Mundeswari at Harinkhola.[1]It has been suggested that the banks of rivers such as Mundeswari should be protected with embankments to prevent floods.

Atrai River(also spelt asAtreyee) flows inWest Bengaland northern parts ofBangladesh.In ancient times the river was called Atrei and finds a mention in theMahabharata. It is linked withKaratoya River. It originates in West Bengal and then after flowing throughDinajpur Districtof Bangladesh, it enters India again.[1]It passes throughKumarganjandBalurghatcommunity development blocks inDakshin Dinajpur district.[2]The river then renters Bangladesh. It splits into two rivers - the Gabura and the Kankra in Dinajpur district. It crosses theBarind Tractand flows intoChalan Beel.[1]The river serves as a perennial source offishing, even though it is often the cause of flooding in many areas duringmonsoons.[3

The Burhi Gandak originates from Chautarwa Chaur near Bisambharpur in the district ofWest ChamparaninBihar.[3]It initially flows through theEast Champaran district. After flowing for a distance of about 56 kilometres (35mi), the river takes a southerly turn where two river - the Dubhara and the Tour join it. Thereafter, the river flows in a south-easterly direction through theMuzaffarpur districtfor about 32 kilometres (20mi). In this portion, the river spills over its banks and a number of spill channels take off and rejoin it laterThe Burhi Gandak, runs a zig-zag course through the districts ofSamastipurandBegusaraibefore covering a short distance inKhagaria district, running by the side of the town ofKhagaria, and flows in to theGanges. It forms the western boundary of the Khagaria town and a protection embankment built along the eastern side of this river, protects Khagaria town from the floods of Burhi Gandak.

TheMahanandis atrans-boundary riverthat flows through theIndianstatesofWest BengalandBihar, andBangladesh. Right bank tributaryMechiforms part ofNepal's eastern boundary with West Bengal and theKankaicrosses out of Nepal.

TheKosi RiveralsoSaptakoshi(Nepali:) for its sevenHimalayantributariesis atrans-boundary riverflowing throughNepalandIndia. Some of the rivers of the Koshi system, such as theArun, theSun Kosiand theBhote Koshi, originate in theTibet Autonomous RegionofChina. It is one of the largest tributaries of theGanges.Along with its tributaries, the river drains 29,400km2(11,400sqmi) in China (mainly the upperArunbasin north of theMount Everestregion), 30,700km2(11,900sqmi) in Nepal (the eastern third of the country), and 9,200km2(3,600sqmi) in India.The river basin is surrounded by ridges, which separate it from theYarlung Tsangpo Riverin the north, theGandakiin the west and theMahanandain the east. The river is joined by major tributaries in theMahabharat Rangeapproximately 48km (30mi) north of the Indo-Nepal border. Below theSiwaliksthe river has built up amegafansome 15,000km2(5,800sqmi) in extent, breaking into more than twelve distinct channels with shifting courses due to flooding.Kaml,Bghmati (Kareh)andBudhi Gandakare major tributaries of Koshi in India, besides minor tributaries likeBhutahi Baln.

ThePunpun Riveris a tributary of theGanges. It originates inPalamu districtofJharkhandand flows throughChatra,Aurangabad,GayaandPatnadistricts of theIndianstatesofJharkhandandBihar.The Falgu is formed by the junction, some two miles belowBodh Gaya, of theLilajan(also called Niranjana or Nilanjan) and theMohana, two large hill streams each of which is over 300 yards wide.[1]The Falgu is also mentioned as Niranjana.[2]The united stream flows on to the north past the town of Gaya, where it attains a breadth of over 900 yards. The Falgu here impinges on a high rocky bank, on the steep sides of which are many paved stairs leading down to the river bed, while high above are theVishnupad Mandir, with many minor shrines around it. It then runs in a north-easterly direction for confluent streams, Lilajan and Mohana, is subject to high floods during themonsoonsKali GandakiorGandaki River(also known as theNarayaniin southernNepaland theGandakinIndia) is one of the major rivers of Nepal and a left bank tributary of theGangesin India. It is also calledKrishna Gandakiin Nepal.In Nepal the river is notable for its deepgorgethrough theHimalayasand its enormoushydroelectricpotential. It has a total catchment area of 46,300 square kilometers (17,900sqmi), most of it in Nepal. The basin also contains 3 of the world's 14 highest mountains over 8,000m, the three beingDhaulagiri I,ManasluandAnnapurna I.Dhaulagiri Iis the highest point of the Gandaki basin. It lies between the similarKosisystem to the east and theKarnali(Ghaghara) system to the west.The Son originates nearAmarkantakinMadhya Pradesh,just east of the headwater of theNarmada River, and flows north-northwest through Madhya Pradesh state before turning sharply eastward where it encounters the southwest-northeast-runningKaimur Range. The Son parallels the Kaimur hills, flowing east-northeast throughUttar Pradesh,JharkhandandBiharstates to join the Ganges just abovePatna. Geologically, the lower valley of the Son is an extension of theNarmada Valley, and the Kaimur Range

The North Koel rises on theRanchi plateauand enters Palamau division, belowNetarhatnear Rud. After flowing nearly due west for about 20 miles (30 km) it turns north at an almost complete right angle through a gorge at Kutku, and flows through the centre of the district till it falls into theSona few miles north-west of Haidarnagar.From its source to its junction with the Son its length is about 260 kilometres (160mi), and since it drains a catahment area of at least 3,500 square miles (9,100km2) it naturally contributes a large supply of water to the Son during the rains; at other times the stream is not deep enough to enable cargo boats of even small dimensions to make their way up toDaltonganj. In many places the reaches of this river present scene of great beauty and sometimes even of grandeur, such as the rocky bed and rapids north of Hutar and the gorge at Kutku.[1]Mention may be made of the metamorphic rocks which form the watershed between the North Koel and theDamodarto the west of the Chandwa-Balumath road.The North Koel, along with its tributaries, meanders through the northern part ofBetla National Park.[2] The Amanat originates on theHazaribagh plateau, and then forms the southern boundary of Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary, in Simaria police station area ofChatra district.Thereafter, it flows almost due west through Palamu district till it joins theNorth Koel Riverfive miles north ofDaltonganj. It flows through a rich, well cultivated valley; and is the principal drainage channel of the east of thePalamu district.

The Amanat originates on theHazaribagh plateau, and then forms the southern boundary of Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary, in Simaria police station area ofChatra district.hereafter, it flows almost due west through Palamu district till it joins theNorth Koel Riverfive miles north ofDaltonganj. It flows through a rich, well cultivated valley; and is the principal drainage channel of the east of thePalamu district.The Rihand rises from Matiranga hills, in the region south west of the Mainpat plateau, which is about 1,100 meters above mean sea level. The river flows north roughly through the central part ofSurguja districtfor 160 kilometres (99mi). The Rihand and its tributaries form a fertile plain in the central part of the district stretching from around Ambikapur to Lakhanpur and Pratappur.Thereafter, it flows north intoSonbhadra districtof Uttar Pradesh, where it joins the Son

TheBanasis a river ofRajasthanstate in westernIndia. It is atributaryof theChambal River, which in turn flows into theYamuna, a tributary of theGanges. The Banas is approximately 512 kilometres in length. It is also known as 'Van Ki Asha' (Hope of forest)The Banas originates in the Khamnor Hills of theAravalli Range, about 5km fromKumbhalgarhinRajsamandDistrict. It flows northeast throughMewarregion of Rajasthan, meets the Chambal near the village of Rameshwar inSawai MadhopurDistrict. The cities ofNathdwara,Jahanpur, andTonklie on the river. Major tributaries include theBerachandMenalion the right, and theKothari,Khari,Dai,Dheel River,Sohadara,MorelandKalisilon the left.

he Rapti rises south of a prominent E-W ridgeline midway between the westernDhaulagiriHimalaya and theMahabharat Range. A 3,500 metres (11,500ft) summit on this ridgeline marks a tripledivide. North of the triple divide theKarnaliandGandakibasins are adjacent; south of it the Rapti and similar but smallerBabai River(Nepali: ;Baba Nad) separate the two larger basins. After crossing into India, the Babai and Rapti separately join the Karnali's continuation calledGhaghara. The Ghaghara ultimately joins the Ganges, as does the Gandaki.ohniorRohiniRiver rises in the Chure orSiwalik HillsinKapilvastuandRupandehi DistrictsofNepal'sLumbini Zoneand flows south intoUttar Pradeshstate,India. AtGorakhpurit becomes a left bank tributary ofWest Rapti River, which in turn joins theGhgharaaboveGaura Barhaj, then Ghaghara in turn joins theGanges.

The Sarda originates from the Greater Himalayas atKalapaani(there is a long lingering dispute over territory with Nepal) at an altitude of 3600 m, in thePithoragarhDistrict ofUttarakhand, India, joins with the Gori Ganga at Jauljibi, which in turn joins the Saryu River at Pancheshwar. (The area around Pancheshwar is called 'KaliKumaon'). Kalapaani is situated on the route of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra(Pilgrimage) tour and it is said that it was here that the Great SageVyasameditated and spent his life, thus, giving the valley its name, theVyasavalley. The river is named after the GoddessKaliwhose temple is situated in Kalapaani near theLipu-Lekh passat the border between India andTibet(China)The river borders the NepaleseMahakali Zoneand the Indian state ofUttarakhand. It was the site of the Nepalese military base prior to theGurkha War(Anglo-Nepal Warof 1814-16). TheSugauli Treatysigned by Nepal andBritish Indiain 1816 after the end of the war, locates the Mahakali River as Nepal's western boundary with India. The river flows in a gorge section in the upper region. The Mahakali after it descends into the plains into India is known as Sarda, which meets theGhaghara(Karnaliin Nepal) in Indian Territory at about 323.5kmfrom the existing Upper Sarda Barrage at Banbasa.

TheDarma Riverflows through theDarma ValleyinIndia. It is also called Darma ganga. The river originates from Dawe at Indo-Tibetan border and meetsKali RiveratTawaghatinPithoragarh district,Uttarkhandstate in India.

The Gomti originates from Gomat Taal which formally known as Fulhaar jheel, near Madho Tanda,Pilibhit,India. It extends 900km throughUttar Pradeshand meets the Ganges River nearSaidpur, Kaithi inGhazipur.After 20km from its origin, very small river Gaihaaee meets it. The river is a thin stream until it reaches Mohammadi Kheri(about 100km from its origin),a tehsil of Lakhimpur kheri distirct, where it is joined by some tributaries like Sukheta, Choha and Andhra Choha. From here the river is well defined. Later other tributaries join this river. These are Kathina at mailani and Sarayan at a village in sitapur district. Another major tributary is theSaiRiver, which joins nearJaunpur. At the "sangam" of Gomti and Ganges, the famous Markandey Mahadeo temple is situated.After 240km the Gomti entersLucknow, through which it meanders for about 12km. At the entrance point water is lifted from the river for the city's water supply. 25 city drains in the Lucknow area drain untreated sewage into the Gomti. At the downstream end the Gomti barrage impounds the river converting it into a lake.The cities of Lucknow,Lakhimpur Kheri,SultanpurandJaunpurare located on the banks of the Gomti and are the most prominent of the 15 towns located in its catchment area. The river cuts the Jaunpur city into two equal half and becomes TheYamuna sometimes calledJamuna is the largesttributaryriverof theGanges(Ganga) in northernIndia. Originating from theYamunotriGlacier at a height 6,387 metres, on the south western slopes of Banderpooch peaks, in theLower HimalayasinUttarakhand, it travels a total length of 1,376 kilometers (855mi) and has adrainage systemof 366,223km2, 40.2% of the entireGanges Basin, before merging with the Ganges atTriveni Sangam,Allahabad, the site for theKumbha Melaevery twelve years.It crosses several states,Uttarakhand,HaryanaandUttar Pradesh, passing byHimachal Pradeshand laterDelhi, and meets several of its tributaries on the way, includingTons, its largest and longest tributary,Chambal, which has its own large basin, followed bySindh, theBetwa, andKen. Most importantly it creates the highly fertile alluvial, Yamuna-GangesDoabregion between itself and theGangesin theIndo-Gangetic plain. Nearly 57 million people depend on the Yamuna waters. With an annual flow of about 10,000 cubic billion metres (cbm) and usage of 4,400 cbm (of which irrigation constitutes 96 per cent), the river accounts for more than 70 per cent of Delhis water supplies. Just like the Ganges, the Yamuna too is highly venerated in Hinduism and worshipped as goddess Yamuna, throughout its course. InHindu mythology, she is the daughter of Sun God,Surya, and sister ofYama, the God of Death, hence also known asYamiand according to popular legends, bathing in its sacred waters frees one from the torments of death.

As per tradition, gold was mined near the origin of the river at a village named Piska nearRanchi. This is why it was named Subarnarekha, meaning streak of gold.Legend has it that traces of gold were found in the river bed. Even now people look for traces of gold particles in its sandy beds. The name is a combination of two words meaning gold and line/streak in Indian languagesAfter originating near Piska/ Nagri, near Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand,the Subarnarekha traverses a long distance throughRanchi[7]Seraikela Kharsawan[8]andEast Singhbhum[9]districts in the state. Thereafter it flows for shorter distances throughPaschim Medinipur districtinWest Bengalfor 83 kilometres (52mi) andBalasore districtof Orissa. There it flows for 79 kilometres (49mi) and joins theBay of BengalnearTalsari. The total length of the river is 470 kilometres (290mi).The basin of the Subarnarekha is smaller amongst the multi-state river basins in India. The rain-fed river covers a drainage area of 1.93 million hectaresThe prominent tributaries of the Subarnarekha areKharkai, Raru, Kanchi, Damra, Karru, Chinguru, Karakari, Gurma, Garra, Singaduba, Kodia, Dulunga and Khaijori.[6]The Kharkai meets the Subarnarekha at Sonari(Domuhani), a neighbourhood ofJamshedpur. Hundru Falls is created on the course of the Subarnarekha, where it falls from a height of 98 metres (322ft). The spectacular scene of water falling from such a great height has been described as a sight to behold. The different formations of rock due to the erosion by the constantly falling of water have added to the beauty of the placeBRAHMAPUTRA & ITS TRIBUTARYTheDharla River(Bengali: ,Dhorola nodi) is one ofBangladesh'strans-boundary rivers. It originates in theHimalayaswhere it is known as theJaldhaka River, and then it flows through theJalpaiguriandCooch Behardistricts ofWest Bengal,India, one of the seven main rivers to do so. Here the river entersBangladeshthrough theLalmonirhat Districtand joins with theJaldhaka Riverand flows as the Dharla River until it empties into theBrahmaputra Rivernear theKurigram District. NearPatgram Upazila, it again flows easternly back intoIndia. Suddenly it turns south and enters Bangladesh for the second time throughPhulbari UpazilaofKurigram Districtand continues a slow meandering course.[1]TheJamuna River(Bangla: Jomuna) is one of the three main rivers ofBangladesh. It is the maindistributarychannel of theBrahmaputra Riveras it it flows fromIndiato Bangladesh. The Jamuna flows south and joins thePadma River(Pdda), nearGoalundo Ghat, before meeting theMeghna Rivernear Chandpur. It then flows into theBay of Bengalas the Meghna River.The Brahmaputra-Jamuna is a classic example of abraided riverand is highly susceptible tochannel migrationandavulsion.The Jamuna was a barrier in establishing a direct road link between capitalDhakaand northern part of Bangladesh, better known as Rajshahi Division, until 1996. This was mitigated by the completion of theJamuna Multi-purpose Bridge.[2]It is also a very importantwaterway. It is navigable all year round by large cargo and passenger steamers.Torsa River(also spelt Torsha and also known asMachuandAmo Chhu) rises from theChumbi ValleyinTibet,China, where it is known as Machu. It flows intoBhutan, where it is known as the Amo Chu. It has total length of 358km, out of which 113km in China and 145km in Bhutan before flowing into the northern part ofWest BengalinIndia.[1]

Major townsMajor towns on its banks are: Phuntsholing, inBhutan Cooch Behar, inIndia Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, upstream inBhutan[edit]Hydro projects Amo chu Hydro Power Project, ByNTPCLimitedRiver TeestaorTista[1](Ne) is said to be the lifeline of theIndian stateofSikkim, flowing for almost the entire length of the state and carving out verdantHimalayantemperate and tropical river valleys. The emerald-coloured river then forms the border between Sikkim andWest Bengalbefore joining theBrahmaputraas a tributary inBangladesh. The total length of the river is 315km (196mi).[2]India has proposed a series of dams within the Teesta river system that should produce some 50,000 MW of electricity within the next 10 years.[6]With some of the largest sediment loads, the creation of a reservoir will lead to an increased pressure on an active fault area. There are concerns that the building of these dams may lead to river-induced seismicity. Despite such worries the construction of the dams had started.RangeetorRangit(Devanagari) is atributaryof theTeesta river, the largest river in theIndianstateofSikkim. The Rangeet river originates in theHimalayanmountains inWest Sikkimdistrict. A perennial river, it is fed by the melting snow of the Himalayas in early summer and themonsoonrains in JulyAugust. It is popular amongraftingenthusiasts owing to its turbulent waters. The river flows past the towns ofJorethang,PellingandLegship. During its final few kilometres, it forms the boundary betweenWest Bengal(Darjeeling District) and Sikkim. The tortuous river joins the Teesta river atTeesta Bazaaron the border of West Bengal and Sikkim. The Rangeet river has aNHPChydel power plant of 60 MW capacity in Sikkim.[1]Lachen Riveris atributaryof theTeesta River.Lachung Riveris a tributary of theRiver Teestain the Indian state of Sikkim.[1]Sankoshis a river that rises in northernBhutanand empties into theBrahmaputrain the state ofAssaminIndia. In Bhutan, it is known as thePuna Tsang Chubelow the confluences of several tributaries near the town ofWangdue Phodrang. The two largest tributaries are theMo ChhuandPho Chhu, which flow together atPunakha. The Punakha dzong, which is situated immediately above the confluence of the two rivers, is one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and the winter residence of theCentral Monk Body. The upper reaches of the Pho Chhu are susceptible to ice blockages, and the dzong has been damaged on several occasions by glacial outburst floods (GLOF). At Wangdue Phodrang, (altitude 1364 m), the river is joined by the west flowingDang Chhuand it enters a precipitous gorge. The highway running south from Wangdue Phodrang to Dagana follows the river for much of its course. Near the town of Takshay is the confluence with the west flowingHara Chhu. The last major Bhutanese tributary is theDaga Chhu.Sankoshis a river that rises in northernBhutanand empties into theBrahmaputrain the state ofAssaminIndia. In Bhutan, it is known as thePuna Tsang Chubelow the confluences of several tributaries near the town ofWangdue Phodrang. The two largest tributaries are theMo ChhuandPho Chhu, which flow together atPunakha. The Punakha dzong, which is situated immediately above the confluence of the two rivers, is one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and the winter residence of theCentral Monk Body. The upper reaches of the Pho Chhu are susceptible to ice blockages, and the dzong has been damaged on several occasions by glacial outburst floods (GLOF). At Wangdue Phodrang, (altitude 1364 m), the river is joined by the west flowingDang Chhuand it enters a precipitous gorge. The highway running south from Wangdue Phodrang to Dagana follows the river for much of its course. Near the town of Takshay is the confluence with the west flowingHara Chhu. The last major Bhutanese tributary is theDaga Chhu.MouthBrahmaputra River

ProgressionThimphu,Tufanganj,Rinpung Dzong, Chukha hydel project

BasincountriesBhutan,India,Bangladesh

Length370 kilometres

TheRaidak River(also calledWang ChhuorWong Chhuin Bhutan) is a tributary of theBrahmaputra River, and atrans-boundary river, flows throughBhutan,IndiaandBangladesh.The 1,020 MWTala hydroelectric projectis the biggest joint project between India and Bhutan so far, generating 4865 million kWh/yr. Tala is located inChukha Dzongkhagin western Bhutan, The run-of-the-river project is being managed by Tala Hydroelectric Project Authority (THPA). It is located on the Wongchu River and, and is at a height of 860 metres (2,820ft). The dam is 92m high and feeds a 22km-long headrace tunnel. An underground power house in Tala village has six 170MW generators. Three 440kV transmission lines stretch to the Indian border, since the power is being entirely supplied to India. Bhutan aims to export 10,000MW of power by the year 2020. Dam building started in 1998 and the project was commissioned in 2007.[14]TheManas Riveris a transboundary river in theHimalayanfoothills between southernBhutanandIndia. It is named afterManasa, the serpent god inHindu mythology.It is the largest river system of Bhutan,[1]among its four major river systems; the other three are Amo Chu orTorsa, Wong Chu orRaidak, Mo Chu orSankosh. It is met by three other major streams before it again debouches into India in westernAssam. The total length of the river is 376 kilometres (234mi), flows through Bhutan for 272 kilometres (169mi) and then through Assam for 104 kilometres (65mi) before it joins the mightyBrahmaputra RiveratJogighopa. Another major tributary of the Manas, theAie riverjoins it in Assam at Bangpari.[2][3]The river valley has two major reserve forest areas, namely the RoyalManas National Park(43,854 hectares (108,370 acres), established in 1966) in Bhutan and the contiguousManas Wildlife Sanctuary(391,000 hectares (970,000 acres) in 1955 increased to 95,000 hectares (230,000 acres) in December 1985) encompassingProject TigerReserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve, which constitutes aUNESCOWorld Heritage Sitedeclared in December 1985.[4][5]Environmental threatsThe Manas River has often been the centre of environmental controversies, particularly in the 1980s. Two dams were proposed for building on the Bhutanese side of the river to provide hydroelectric power and to control the flow of the Brahmaputra on its northern bank and make way for irrigation schemes. However, there were not only local concerns but national and international ones among environmentalists in regards to the proposals who lobbied enough support to ensure that the dam proposals were dropped in 1986.[21]In February 1989, theAll Bodo Students Union(ABSU) invaded the park and killed several wardens and guards, permitting the entry of poachers and loggers who posed an immediate threat to the wildlife of the park and its river. The threat flooding remained as ever in 2010[21]TheKolong Riveris a tributary of theBrahmaputra River, which divert out from the Brahamputra river inJakhalabandha(Nagaondistrict,Assam,India), and meets the same at Kolongpar nearGuwahati. The tributary is approx. 250km in length, and flows through the districts of Nagaon,MorigaonandKamrup; on the way, several smaller streams (Diju, Misa and others) meet it. The river flows through the heart of the Nagaon urban area dividing the town into Nagaon and Haiborgaon.Dhansiriis the main river ofGolaghat DistrictofAssamand the Dimapur District ofNagaland. It originates fromLaisang peakofNagaland. It flows through a distance of 352 km from south to north before joining theBrahmaputraon its south bank. Its total catchment area is 1220 km.[1]While flowing as the boundary between Karbi Anglong and Nagaland, it flanks a large wilderness very rich in wildlife. On one side is the Dhansiri Reserved Forest and on the other Intanki National Park.[2]It has several types of important wood bearing trees along its bank like Itanki Forest.[3]Dhansari river along with Kapili by headward erosion has completely isolated the Mikir hills from the Peninsular plateau. There are numerous perennially waterlogged swampy region locally known as bils associated with this river.Mora Dhansiriis a tributary of theDhansiri River, the main river ofGolaghat Districtin the state ofAssam,India. It originates from Laisang peak ofNagalandand passes throughKaziranga National Park. It flows through a distance of 352 km from south to north before joining theBrahmaputra Riveron its south bank. Its total catchment area is 1220 km.TheSubansiri Riveris atributaryof theBrahmaputra Riverin theIndianstates ofAssamandArunachal Pradesh, and theTibet Autonomous RegionofChina. The Subansiri is 442 kilometres (275mi) long, with adrainage basin32,640 square kilometres (12,600sqmi) large.[1]The Subansiri is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra. Its maximum observeddischargewas 18,799 cubic metres per second (663,900 cuft/s), and its minimum 131m3/s (4,600cuft/s). It contributes 7.92% of the Brahmaputra's total flow.[2]The Subansiri River originates in theHimalayas, in China. It flows east and southeast into India, then south to the Assam Valley, where it joins the Brahmaputra River inLakhimpur district.River Diphluis a rivulet that originates from theKarbi Anglonghills,Assamand passes through theKaziranga National Parkand joins theRiver Brahmaputraon its south bank.River Mora Diphluis a rivulet and a tributary of theRiver Diphluwhich originates from theKarbi Anglonghills,Assamand passes through theKaziranga National Parkand joins theRiver Brahmaputraon its south bank.TheBhogdoiRiver is a tributary of theBrahmaputrain India. From its origin in theNaga hillsit flows through the City ofJorhatand then it merges with another river and its name becomes Gelabill. The previous name of the river was Desoi.TheKameng River(previously named Bhareli River ( ), now called Kameng inArunachal Pradeshand Jia Bhoreli inAssam) in the easternHimalayan mountains, originates inTawang districtfrom theglacial lakebelow snow cappedGori Chenmountain274836N922638E,[1](6,300 metres (20,669 ft),[2][3]photo) on theIndia-Tibet borderin SouthTibetand flows throughBhalukpongcircle ofWest Kameng District,Arunachal PradeshandSonitpur DistrictofAssam,India. It is one of the major tributaries of theBrahmaputra River, joining it atTezpur, just east of theKolia Bhomora Setubridge.[4]DihingorBurhi Dihingis a large tributary of theBrahmaputrain UpperAssam. The river originates in the EasternHimalayas(thePatkaiMountain Range) inArunachal Pradeshand flows throughTinsukia(Tinicukeeya) and Dibrugarh Districts in Assam to its confluence with the Brahmaputra at Dihingmukh. The Dihing has created number ofoxbow lakesin the area. The Disam is a tributary of the Dihing in its southern bank. The Joy-Dihing Rainforest, numerous petroleum fields, wet-paddy fields, bamboo orchards and tea gardens provide a unique landscape along its course.Ledo,Margherita,Digboi,DuliajanandNaharkatia(Nahorkotiya) are the small towns in its valley.Dihing is the one of the most important contributor to theBrahmaputra river.The plains of theDihing Valleyhas a rich variety of flora and fauna. TheBitel nutsare produced most in the areas of theDihing PlainsTirapis a river inArunachal PradeshinIndia.Coordinates:2718N9547ELohit Riveris a river inArunachal PradeshinIndia. It is a tributary to theBrahmaputra River.The lohit river rises in eastern Tibet, in the Zayal Chu range and surges through Arunachal Pradesh for two hundred kilometers,before disgorging itself in the plains of Assam. Tempestuous and turbulent, and known as the river of blood, only partly attributable to the lateritic soil, it flows through the Mishmi Hills, to meet the Siang at the head of the Brahmaputra valley.The valley of the Lohit is full of surprises. Thickly forested for the most part, it is a botanists dream,as alpine vegetation gives way to sub-tropicla forests, and then to some of the densest tropical jungles in all of India.rhododendrons bloom in many hues in the upper reaches, orchids reveal themselves in the lower froves. This is indeed a treasure house of medicinal plant and herbs, and the home of Mishmi teeta, the coptis plant, prized the world over for its medicinal properties.

TheKaveri(Kannada: ,Tamil: ), also spelledCauveryin English, is a largeIndianriver. The origin of the river is traditionally placed atTalakaveri,Kodaguin theWestern Ghatsin Karnataka, flows generally south and east throughKarnatakaandTamil Naduand across the southernDeccan plateauthrough the southeastern lowlands, emptying into theBay of Bengalthrough two principal mouths.The Kaveri basin is estimated to be 27,700 square miles (72,000 km2) with many tributaries including theShimsha, theHemavati, theArkavati,Honnuhole,Lakshmana Tirtha,Kabini,Bhavani River, theLokapavani, theNoyyaland theAmaravati River. Rising in southwestern Karnataka, it flows southeast some 475mi (765km) to enter the Bay of Bengal. East ofMysoreit forms the island ofShivanasamudra, on either side of which are the scenicShivanasamudra Fallsthat descend about 320ft (100 m).[1]The river is the source for an extensiveirrigation systemand forhydroelectric power.[2]The river has supported irrigated agriculture for centuries and served as the lifeblood of the ancient kingdoms and modern cities ofSouth India.TheBhavaniis the second largest river inTamil Nadu,South Indiaand a major tributary of theKaveri River, the longest river in Tamil Nadu.[edit]DescriptionThe confluence of the Bhavani and Kaveri rivers at BhavaniThe Bhavani is a 217km. long perennial river fed mostly by thesouthwest monsoonand supplemented by thenortheast monsoon. Its watershed drains an area of 6,200km spread over Tamil Nadu (87%), Kerala (9%) and Karnataka (4%).The main river courses through entire of the North-WesternErode districtof Tamil Nadu. About 90 per cent of the river's water is used for agricultureirrigation. 6 million people live along its banks. Textile, leather, sugar, paper, slaughterhouse and distilling industries are located along the river and its tributaries at many points.Industrial, municipal and agricultural pollution of the river results in poor water quality and negative impacts on the health of people, plants and animals dependent on the river water.[1]TheKollidam(referred to asColeroonin Colonial English) is a river in southeasternIndia. The Kollidam is the northerndistributaryof theKaveri Riveras it flows through thedeltaofThanjavur. It splits from the main branch of the Kaveri River at the island ofSrirangamand flows eastward into theBay of Bengal. The distribution system in Kollidam lies atLower Anaicut. In Lower Anaicut there is a massive shutter which distributes the water into five parts to River Vadavar, River north Rajan canal, North Kollidam, South Kollidam, South Rajan canal, and Kumukkimanniyaru. one of the longest bridge of kollidam river located at thirumanurTheAmaravati Riveris a tributary ofKaveri RiverinCoimbatore District,Tamil Nadustate,South India. It is continuation of thePambarandChinnarrivers inKerala.The 175km long Amaravati River begins at theKerala/Tamil Naduborder at the bottom ofManjampatti Valleybetween theAnnamalai Hillsand thePalni HillsinIndira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. This river irrigates over 60,000 acres (240km2) of agricultural lands inCoimbatore,ErodeandKarurdistricts.[2]The Amaravathi Dam has 4 Megawatts electric generating capacity installed. The Amaravathi River and its basin, especially in the vicinity ofKarur, are heavily used for industrial processing water and waste disposal and as a result are severely polluted due to large amount of textile dyeing and bleaching units.[3]TheArkavati(Kannada ), (also writtenArkavathi,Arkavathy) is a large mountain river inKarnataka, India, originating atNandi HillsofChikkaballapura district. It is a tributary of theKaveri, which it joins atKanakapura, calledSangamain Kannada, after flowing through Kolar District andBangalore Rural district. The river drains into the Chikkarayappanahalli Lake nearKanivenarayanapura. Kumudavathi and Vrishabhavathi rivers are tributaries to this river.The river is used by theBangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Boardto provide 135 million liters of drinking water per day to the city ofBangalore, or about 20% of all the city's water. As it is filtered in the nearby mountain aquifer, the water is fresh and crystal clear.[1]The water is taken from two reservoirs built on the river, theHesaraghatta(or Hesseraggatta), which was built in 1894, and theTippagondanahalli Reservoir(or T G Halli), which was built in 1933.[1TheMettur Damis a largedaminIndiabuilt in 1934.[1]It was constructed in a gorge, where theKaveri Riverenters the plains. The dam is one of the oldest in India[citation needed]. It provides irrigation facilities to parts of Salem, the length of Erode, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirappali and Thanjavur district for 271,000 acres (110,000 ha) of farm land.The total length of the dam is 1,700m (5,600ft). The dam createsStanley Reservoir. The Mettur Hydro Electrical power project is also quite large. The dam, the park, the major Hydro Electric power stations and hills on all sides make Mettur atourist attraction. Upstream from the dam isHogenakal Falls.The government of India's water resources ministry site[1]the Mettur dam is an old multipurpose project of the south Indian state (province) ofTamil Naduacross theCauvery river. It irrigates 1,310km2(510sqmi) of land each year. Its installed capacity for hydro-power generation is 32 MW.The maximum level of the dam is 120ft (37m) and the maximum capacity is 93.4 tmc ft.TheHemavati(Kannada ) is an importanttributaryof theKaveri. It starts in theWestern Ghatsat an elevation of about 1,219 metres[1]near Ballala rayanadurgain theChikmagalur Districtof the state ofKarnataka, insouthern India, and flows through Chikkamagaluru,Hassan DistrictandMysore districtbefore joining the Kaveri nearKrishnarajasagara. It is approximately 245 km long and has a drainage area of about 5,410 km.[2]A largereservoirhas been built on the river atGorurin the Hassan district.TheKabini, also calledKabaniandKapila, is a river of southernIndia. It originates inWayanad DistrictofKeralastate,south Indiafrom the confluence of thePanamaram RiverandMananthavady River, and flows eastward to join theKaveri RiveratTirumakudalu NarasipurainKarnataka, which empties into theBay of Bengal.Close to the town ofsargurit forms the huge Kabini Reservoir. Thebackwatersof the Kabini reservoir are very rich in wildlife especially in summer when the water level recedes to form rich grassy meadows.

Elephant family on the Kabini River bank,Karnataka,India.The Kabini dam is 2,284ft (696m) in height with a gross storage of 19.52tmcft but has reduced considerably due to silt accumulation. The Kabini Dam is situated between villages Bichanahalli and Bidarahalli having distance of 17km (11mi) 6km away fromsargurtown in Heggadadevana kote taluk,Mysoredistrict.