Parbati River (Madhya Pradesh) Explained

Parbati River (Madhya Pradesh) should not be confused with Parbati River, Karoli.

Parvati River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:India
Subdivision Type2:States
Subdivision Name2:Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
Length:436km (271miles)
Source1:Pithapura Lake near Siddikganj
Source1 Location:Vindhya Range in Sehore District in Madhya Pradesh
Source1 Elevation:610m (2,000feet)
Mouth:Chambal River
Mouth Location:National Ghariyal Sanctuary near Palin village Sawai Madhopur District in Rajasthan
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Image Caption:Parvati River in Baran

Parvati River is a river in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, India that flows into the Chambal River.[1] The river rises at a height of 610 m in the Vindhya range in Sehore district Madhya Pradesh And flows in Sehore District, Rajgarh District, Guna District of Madhya Pradesh and then enters in Rajasthan and flows from Baran District and Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan where it falls into Chambal River in Sawai Madhopur District and runs for 436 km.[2] It is one of the Chambal River's three main tributaries, along with the Banas River and the Kali Sindh River.[3] Ramgarh crater is located on its eastern bank.Many small villages and tribes are situated on its bank, which utilise it for various purposes, such as irrigation, drinking, washing, etc.

See also

In Rajgarh or Guna District of M.P., Parvati river is the main source of water for households and Agricultural uses. In Guna district, large number of people depend on its water.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=8egDAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22Parbati+River%22+Chambal&pg=PT87 Pratiyogita Darpan
  2. Web site: PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR REJUVENATION OF PARVATI RIVER .
  3. Book: Ram Narayan Yadava. Water resources system operation: proceedings of the International Conference on Water and Environment (WE-2003), December 15-18, 2003, Bhopal, India. 1 May 2011. 2003. Allied Publishers. 978-81-7764-548-4. 545–546.