Top 10 Longest Rivers in India
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23 October 2024
India is home to some of the longest rivers in the world, each playing a vital role in the country's geography, culture, and economy
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1. The Ganga, stretching about 2,525 km, is the longest river in India and holds immense spiritual importance
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It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flows into the Bay of Bengal, serving as the lifeblood for millions in northern India
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2. The Godavari, often called the "Ganga of the South," is the second longest river at 1,465 km, originating in Maharashtra and flowing into the Bay of Bengal
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3. Krishna River is the third-longest at 1,400 km, originating in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. It serves as a vital source of irrigation for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh
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4. The Yamuna, another sacred river, spans 1,376 km and is a key tributary of the Ganga, meeting it at Prayagraj
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5. The Narmada, one of the few rivers in India that flows westward, runs 1,312 km from the Amarkantak Plateau to the Arabian Sea
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6. The Indus River flows for 1,114 km in India before continuing into Pakistan. It originates in Tibet and empties into the Arabian Sea
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7. The Brahmaputra, which flows 916 km within India, begins in Tibet and winds through northeastern India before merging with the Ganga in Bangladesh
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8. The Mahanadi, with a length of 900 km, is essential for irrigation in eastern India, particularly Odisha and Chhattisgarh, and is home to the Hirakud Dam, one of the longest in the world
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9. The Kaveri (Cauvery), at 805 km, is a crucial water source for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, often at the center of water-sharing disputes between these states
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10. Lastly, the Tapti, flowing for 724 km, is another westward-flowing river that joins the Arabian Sea, playing an important role in the regions of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
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