Chambal River

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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. 

Chambal River FAQs

Q1: The Chambal River is a tributary of which major Indian river?

Ans: Yamuna

Q2: The Chambal River originates from which mountain range?

Ans: Vindhya Range

Q3: The Chambal River flows through how many Indian states?

Ans: It flows through three Indian states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. 

Source: DTE