Ganges - Wikipedia
WEBIt flows south and east through the Gangetic plain of North India, receiving the right-bank tributary, the Yamuna, which also rises in the western Indian Himalayas, and several left-bank tributaries from Nepal that account for the bulk of its flow.
Ganga River System of India: Map & Tributaries - Rivers Insight
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Tributaries of Ganga River. The Ganga River, which spans a basin area of about 1.1 million square kilometers across India, Nepal, China, and Bangladesh, is fed by several important tributaries. The tributaries are divided into those flowing into the left bank and the right bank of the Ganga.
Ganges River | History, Map, Location, Pollution, & Facts
WEBSep 7, 2024 · The Ganges next enters the state of Bihar, where its main tributaries from the Himalayan region of Nepal to the north are the Gandak, the Burhi (“Old”) Gandak, the Ghugri, and the Kosi rivers. Its most-important southern tributary is the Son River.
Ganga River System: Origin, Course & Tributaries - Next IAS
WEBJul 22, 2024 · From its glacial origins in the Himalayas to its confluence with the Bay of Bengal, the Ganga and its tributaries shape the landscape and sustain countless ecosystems. The river’s cultural and spiritual significance resonates deeply within Indian society, making it a symbol of unity and reverence.
River Ganges - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 7, 2021 · The Ghaghara River forms the largest tributary of the Ganges River with an average annual flow of 2,991m 3 /s. The main right-bank tributary of the Ganga River is the 1,444km long Yamuna River, which joins the Ganges at the revered Triveni Sangam near Allahabad (Prayagraj).
Ganges River - History & Origin, Significance, Facts, Pollution
WEBJun 14, 2018 · The main tributaries of the Ganges are Gomti, Tamsa, Ramganga, Punpun, Mahanada, Ghaghara, Yamuna, Burhi Gandak, Son, Gandaki and Koshi. The States through which the Ganges flows include Uttarlkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal.
Ganges River Basin - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · A river basin is a region that is drained by a river, such as the Ganges, and any of its tributaries. This means that surface water and rainwater in the basin area flow into the nearby rivers. The Ganges River originates in the Himalaya Mountains at Gomukh, the terminus of the Gongotri Glacier.
The Ganges System: Ganga and Its Major Tributaries
WEBAug 8, 2021 · In this chapter, the major tributaries and sub-tributaries of Ganga, which flow in Uttarakhand, are described in detail. The description is supported by maps and imageries. A brief description of the other tributaries, which originates from the other parts of India and Nepal is also described.
WEBThe Ganges system is one of the biggest river systems in the world. It has numerous glacial-fed perennial tributaries. All rivers and their tributaries have significant cultural and socio-economic importance. Many of the rivers’ names are derived from folk deities and they are considered Goddesses.
India - Rivers, Ganges, Brahmaputra | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · India - Rivers, Ganges, Brahmaputra: The Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, together with their tributaries, drain about one-third of India. The Ganges (Ganga), considered sacred by the country’s Hindu population, is 1,560 miles (2,510 km) long.
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