Chambal River, Course, Origin, Tributaries, Major Dams, News

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Chambal River Latest News

Sand mining in the Chambal River region is a major environmental concern, particularly in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

About Chambal River

The Chambal River, called Charmanvati in ancient times, is a tributary of the Yamuna River in central India and thus forms part of the greater Gangetic drainage system.
It is known for its clear and pristine waters, and it is also one of the cleanest rivers in India.
Course:
- It rises in the Vindhya Range just south of Mhow, western Madhya Pradesh.
- The river flows north-northeast through Madhya Pradesh, running for a time through Rajasthan, then forming the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh before turning southeast to join the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh state.
- It flows through three Indian states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. It is the largest of the rivers flowing through Rajasthan.
Total Length: 960 kilometres (600 mi)
Drainage:
- To its south, east, and west, the basin is defined by the Vindhyan mountain ranges, while the north-western boundary is marked by the Aravalli range.
- The Chambal and its tributaries drain theMalwa region of northwestern Madhya Pradesh, while its tributary, the Banas, which rises in the Aravalli Range, drains southeastern Rajasthan.
Tributaries: The main tributaries of Chambal include the Banas and Mej rivers on the left and the Parbati, Kali Sindh, and Shipra rivers on the right.
Major Dams: Gandhi Sagar Dam, Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, and Jawahar Sagar Dam.
Notable Landmark: Pachnada confluence in Uttar Pradesh, where it meets the Kwari, Yamuna, Sind, and Pahuj rivers.
National Chambal Sanctuary: It is a protected area established in 1979 with the primary goal of conserving the gharial (a rare species of crocodile), river dolphins, and marsh crocodile.