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List of Indian rivers – Flowing length order
River Indus: We also call it as River Sindhu. Flowing length is 3180 kilometers. Origin/Source: Tibetan Plateau near Lake Mansarovar. River Indus's Major Tributaries: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej. River Indus flows through Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab. Finally River Indus Drains Into Arabian Sea.
River Brahmaputra: We also call it as River Tsangpo. Flowing length is 2900 kilometers. Origin/Source: Angsi Glacier, Tibet. River Brahmaputra's Major Tributaries: Dibang, Lohit, Subansiri, Manas, Teesta. River Brahmaputra flows through Arunachal Pradesh, Assam. Finally River Brahmaputra Drains Into Bay of Bengal.
River Ganga: We also call it as River Ganges. Flowing length is 2525 kilometers. Origin/Source: Gangotri Glacier, Uttarakhand. River Ganga's Major Tributaries: Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi, Son. River Ganga flows through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal. Finally River Ganga Drains Into Bay of Bengal.
River Godavari: We also call it as Dakshin Ganga. Flowing length is 1465 kilometers. Origin/Source: Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra. River Godavari's Major Tributaries: Indravati, Manjira, Bindusara, Sabari, Penganga. River Godavari flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha. Finally River Godavari Drains Into Bay of Bengal.
River Sutlej: We also call it as River Satluj. Flowing length is 1450 kilometers. Origin/Source: Rakshastal Lake, Tibet. River Sutlej's Major Tributaries: Spiti, Baspa, Beas. River Sutlej flows through Himachal Pradesh, Punjab. Finally River Sutlej Drains Into River Indus.
River Krishna: We also call it as River Krishnaveni. Flowing length is 1400 kilometers. Origin/Source: Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra. River Krishna's Major Tributaries: Tungabhadra, Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Musi. River Krishna flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. Finally River Krishna Drains Into Bay of Bengal.
River Yamuna: We also call it as River Jamuna. Flowing length is 1376 kilometers. Origin/Source: Yamunotri Glacier, Uttarakhand. River Yamuna's Major Tributaries: Chambal, Betwa, Ken, Sindh, Tons. River Yamuna flows through Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh. Finally River Yamuna Drains Into River Ganga.
River Narmada: We also call it as River Rewa. Flowing length is 1312 kilometers. Origin/Source: Amarkantak Plateau, Madhya Pradesh. River Narmada's Major Tributaries: Tawa, Hiran, Kolar, Burhner, Banjar. River Narmada flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat. Finally River Narmada Drains Into Arabian Sea.
River Ghaghara: We also call it as River Karnali. Flowing length is 1080 kilometers. Origin/Source: Mapchachungo Glacier, Tibet. River Ghaghara's Major Tributaries: Sarda, Rapti, Little Gandak. River Ghaghara flows through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar. Finally River Ghaghara Drains Into River Ganga.
River Chenab: We also call it as River Chandrabhaga. Flowing length is 960 kilometers. Origin/Source: Bara Lacha Pass, Himachal Pradesh. River Chenab's Major Tributaries: Chandra, Bhaga, Marusudar. River Chenab flows through Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir. Finally River Chenab Drains Into River Indus.
River Chambal: We also call it as River Charmanyavati. Flowing length is 960 kilometers. Origin/Source: Janapav Hills, Madhya Pradesh. River Chambal's Major Tributaries: Banas, Kali Sindh, Shipra, Parbati, Mej. River Chambal flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh. Finally River Chambal Drains Into River Yamuna.
River Gomti: We also call it as River Gomati. Flowing length is 900 kilometers. Origin/Source: Gomat Taal, Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. River Gomti's Major Tributaries: Sai, Kathna, Sarayan, Reth. River Gomti flows through Uttar Pradesh. Finally River Gomti Drains Into River Ganga.
River Mahanadi: We also call it as River Mahanadi. Flowing length is 851 kilometers. Origin/Source: Sihawa Mountains, Chhattisgarh. River Mahanadi's Major Tributaries: Seonath, Hasdeo, Jonk, Mand, Ib. River Mahanadi flows through Chhattisgarh, Odisha. Finally River Mahanadi Drains Into Bay of Bengal.
River Cauvery: We also call it as River Kaveri. Flowing length is 805 kilometers. Origin/Source: Talakaveri, Western Ghats, Karnataka. River Cauvery's Major Tributaries: Kabini, Hemavati, Shimsha, Arkavathy, Bhavani. River Cauvery flows through Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala. Finally River Cauvery Drains Into Bay of Bengal.
River Bhima: We also call it as River Bhima. Flowing length is 861 kilometers. Origin/Source: Bhimashankar, Western Ghats, Maharashtra. River Bhima's Major Tributaries: Indrayani, Mula-Mutha, Ghod. River Bhima flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana. Finally River Bhima Drains Into River Krishna.
River Son: We also call it as River Sone. Flowing length is 784 kilometers. Origin/Source: Amarkantak Plateau, Madhya Pradesh. River Son's Major Tributaries: Rihand, North Koel, Johilla, Gopad. River Son flows through Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand. Finally River Son Drains Into River Ganga.
River Jhelum: We also call it as River Vitasta. Flowing length is 725 kilometers. Origin/Source: Verinag Spring, Jammu and Kashmir. River Jhelum's Major Tributaries: Kishanganga, Lidder, Sind. River Jhelum flows through Jammu and Kashmir. Finally River Jhelum Drains Into River Chenab.
River Manjira: We also call it as River Manjra. Flowing length is 724 kilometers. Origin/Source: Balaghat Range, Maharashtra. River Manjira's Major Tributaries: Maner, Terna, Lendi. River Manjira flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana. Finally River Manjira Drains Into River Godavari.
River Tapi: We also call it as River Tapti. Flowing length is 724 kilometers. Origin/Source: Multai, Satpura Range, Madhya Pradesh. River Tapi's Major Tributaries: Purna, Girna, Panzara, Bori, Aner. River Tapi flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat. Finally River Tapi Drains Into Arabian Sea.
River Ravi: We also call it as River Iravati. Flowing length is 720 kilometers. Origin/Source: Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh. River Ravi's Major Tributaries: Budhil, Seul, Ujh. River Ravi flows through Himachal Pradesh, Punjab. Finally River Ravi Drains Into River Chenab.
River Kosi: We also call it as River Koshi. Flowing length is 720 kilometers. Origin/Source: Tibetan Plateau. River Kosi's Major Tributaries: Arun, Sun Kosi, Tamur, Kamala. River Kosi flows through Bihar. Finally River Kosi Drains Into River Ganga.
River Penganga: We also call it as River Painganga. Flowing length is 676 kilometers. Origin/Source: Ajanta Range, Maharashtra. River Penganga's Major Tributaries: Pus, Arunavati, Adan. River Penganga flows through Maharashtra, Telangana. Finally River Penganga Drains Into River Godavari.
River Gandak: We also call it as River Narayani. Flowing length is 630 kilometers. Origin/Source: Nhubine Himal Glacier, Nepal. River Gandak's Major Tributaries: Trishuli, Seti, Kali Gandaki, Budhi Gandak. River Gandak flows through Bihar. Finally River Gandak Drains Into River Ganga.
River Damodar: We also call it as River Sorrow of Bengal. Flowing length is 592 kilometers. Origin/Source: Chota Nagpur Plateau, Jharkhand. River Damodar's Major Tributaries: Barakar, Konar, Jamania. River Damodar flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal. Finally River Damodar Drains Into River Hugli.
River Betwa: We also call it as River Vetravati. Flowing length is 590 kilometers. Origin/Source: Vindhya Range, Madhya Pradesh. River Betwa's Major Tributaries: Jamni, Halali, Dhasan, Bina. River Betwa flows through Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. Finally River Betwa Drains Into River Yamuna.
River Indravati: We also call it as River Indravati. Flowing length is 535 kilometers. Origin/Source: Eastern Ghats, Odisha. River Indravati's Major Tributaries: Nandiraj, Bhaskel, Narangi. River Indravati flows through Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra. Finally River Indravati Drains Into River Godavari.
River Tungabhadra: We also call it as River Tungabhadra. Flowing length is 531 kilometers. Origin/Source: Confluence of Tunga and Bhadra, Western Ghats, Karnataka. River Tungabhadra's Major Tributaries: Varada, Hagari, Hindri. River Tungabhadra flows through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh. Finally River Tungabhadra Drains Into River Krishna.
River Luni: We also call it as River Lavanavari. Flowing length is 495 kilometers. Origin/Source: Pushkar Valley, Aravalli Range, Rajasthan. River Luni's Major Tributaries: Sukri, Mithri, Bandi, Khari. River Luni flows through Rajasthan, Gujarat. Finally River Luni Drains Into Rann of Kutch.
River Beas: We also call it as River Vipasha. Flowing length is 470 kilometers. Origin/Source: Beas Kund, Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh. River Beas's Major Tributaries: Parvati, Sainj, Tirthan. River Beas flows through Himachal Pradesh, Punjab. Finally River Beas Drains Into River Sutlej.
River Sabari: We also call it as River Kolab. Flowing length is 418 kilometers. Origin/Source: Sinkaram Hill, Odisha. River Sabari's Major Tributaries: Sileru, Pateru, Machkund. River Sabari flows through Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh. Finally River Sabari Drains Into River Godavari.
River Purna: We also call it as River Purna. Flowing length is 373 kilometers. Origin/Source: Satpura Range, Madhya Pradesh. River Purna's Major Tributaries: Nalganga, Nirguna, Katepurna. River Purna flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra. Finally River Purna Drains Into River Tapi.
River Mahananda: We also call it as River Mahananda. Flowing length is 360 kilometers. Origin/Source: Paglajhora Falls, Darjeeling, West Bengal. River Mahananda's Major Tributaries: Balason, Mechi, Ratwa. River Mahananda flows through West Bengal, Bihar. Finally River Mahananda Drains Into River Ganga.
River Malaprabha: We also call it as River Malaprabha. Flowing length is 306 kilometers. Origin/Source: Western Ghats near Chorla Ghat, Karnataka. River Malaprabha's Major Tributaries: Bennihalla, Hirehalla, Tuparihalla. River Malaprabha flows through Karnataka. Finally River Malaprabha Drains Into River Krishna.
River Ghataprabha: We also call it as River Ghataprabha. Flowing length is 283 kilometers. Origin/Source: Western Ghats, Karnataka. River Ghataprabha's Major Tributaries: Hiranyakeshi, Markandeya, Tamraparni. River Ghataprabha flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka. Finally River Ghataprabha Drains Into River Krishna.
River Amaravati: We also call it as River Amaravati. Flowing length is 282 kilometers. Origin/Source: Anamalai Hills, Kerala. River Amaravati's Major Tributaries: Chinnar, Pambar, Thennar. River Amaravati flows through Kerala, Tamil Nadu. Finally River Amaravati Drains Into River Cauvery.
River Hugli: We also call it as River Hooghly. Flowing length is 260 kilometers. Origin/Source: Distributary of Ganga near Giria, West Bengal. River Hugli's Major Tributaries: Damodar, Rupnarayan, Haldi. River Hugli flows through West Bengal. Finally River Hugli Drains Into Bay of Bengal.
River Musi: We also call it as River Muchkundi. Flowing length is 256 kilometers. Origin/Source: Anantagiri Hills, Telangana. River Musi's Major Tributaries: Esa, Alair. River Musi flows through Telangana. Finally River Musi Drains Into River Krishna.
River Hemavati: We also call it as River Hemavathi. Flowing length is 245 kilometers. Origin/Source: Western Ghats, Chikmagalur, Karnataka. River Hemavati's Major Tributaries: Yagachi. River Hemavati flows through Karnataka. Finally River Hemavati Drains Into River Cauvery.
River Kabini: We also call it as River Kapila. Flowing length is 240 kilometers. Origin/Source: Wayanad District, Kerala. River Kabini's Major Tributaries: Taraka, Hebballa, Nugu. River Kabini flows through Kerala, Karnataka. Finally River Kabini Drains Into River Cauvery.
River Shimsha: We also call it as River Shimsha. Flowing length is 221 kilometers. Origin/Source: Devarayanadurga Hills, Karnataka. River Shimsha's Major Tributaries: Veeravaishnavi, Kanihole. River Shimsha flows through Karnataka. Finally River Shimsha Drains Into River Cauvery.
River Bhagirathi: We also call it as River Bhagirathi. Flowing length is 205 kilometers. Origin/Source: Gaumukh, Gangotri Glacier, Uttarakhand. River Bhagirathi's Major Tributaries: Kedar Ganga, Bhilangna, Jadh Ganga. River Bhagirathi flows through Uttarakhand. Finally River Bhagirathi Drains Into River Ganga.
River Arkavathy: We also call it as River Arkavati. Flowing length is 193 kilometers. Origin/Source: Nandi Hills, Karnataka. River Arkavathy's Major Tributaries: Kumudavathi, Vrishabhavathi. River Arkavathy flows through Karnataka. Finally River Arkavathy Drains Into River Cauvery.
River Alaknanda: We also call it as River Alaknanda. Flowing length is 190 kilometers. Origin/Source: Satopanth Glacier, Uttarakhand. River Alaknanda's Major Tributaries: Saraswati, Dhauliganga, Nandakini. River Alaknanda flows through Uttarakhand. Finally River Alaknanda Drains Into River Ganga.
River Lakshmana Tirtha: We also call it as River Lakshmana Tirtha. Flowing length is 180 kilometers. Origin/Source: Brahmagiri Hills, Kodagu, Karnataka. River Lakshmana Tirtha's Major Tributaries: Ram Tirtha, Kaveri Tirtha. River Lakshmana Tirtha flows through Karnataka. Finally River Lakshmana Tirtha Drains Into River Cauvery.
River Noyyal: We also call it as River Noyyal. Flowing length is 180 kilometers. Origin/Source: Vellingiri Hills, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. River Noyyal's Major Tributaries: Mangalam, Aathupalayam. River Noyyal flows through Tamil Nadu. Finally River Noyyal Drains Into River Cauvery.
River Girna: We also call it as River Girna. Flowing length is 150 kilometers. Origin/Source: Western Ghats, Nashik, Maharashtra. River Girna's Major Tributaries: Mausam, Panjhan. River Girna flows through Maharashtra. Finally River Girna Drains Into River Tapi.
River Bori: We also call it as River Bori. Flowing length is 130 kilometers. Origin/Source: Satmala Range, Maharashtra. River Bori's Major Tributaries: Bor. River Bori flows through Maharashtra. Finally River Bori Drains Into River Tapi.
River Koyna: We also call it as River Koyna. Flowing length is 130 kilometers. Origin/Source: Mahabaleshwar, Western Ghats, Maharashtra. River Koyna's Major Tributaries: Vena, Solashi. River Koyna flows through Maharashtra. Finally River Koyna Drains Into River Krishna.
River Panzara: We also call it as River Panjhara. Flowing length is 115 kilometers. Origin/Source: Galna Hills, Maharashtra. River Panzara's Major Tributaries: Kaan. River Panzara flows through Maharashtra. Finally River Panzara Drains Into River Tapi.
River Pranahita: We also call it as River Pranahita. Flowing length is 113 kilometers. Origin/Source: Confluence of Wardha and Wainganga, Maharashtra. River Pranahita's Major Tributaries: Dina, Nagulvagu. River Pranahita flows through Maharashtra, Telangana. Finally River Pranahita Drains Into River Godavari.
