Patwari Exam · Rajasthan GK

Major Rivers of Rajasthan

This note introduces Rajasthan's major rivers — the Chambal, Banas, Luni, Mahi, Ghaggar and others — their origins and course.

Key Facts

Chambal River: Rises in the Vindhyachal range in Madhya Pradesh; Rajasthan's only perennial river; flows through Kota, Baran and Sawai Madhopur.
Banas River: Rises in the Khamnor hills of Rajsamand; the longest river that flows entirely within Rajasthan (480 km).
Luni River: Rises in the Nag hills of Ajmer; fresh water up to Balotra and saline beyond it; disappears into the Rann of Kutch.
Mahi River: Rises in Madhya Pradesh; flows through Dungarpur and Banswara; crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice.
Ghaggar River: Enters Rajasthan from Haryana, in the Hanumangarh-Ganganagar area; known in Rajasthan as the "dead river."
Kali Sindh River: A tributary of the Chambal in Jhalawar; meets the Aahu river at Gagron.
Berach River (Ayad): Rises from Udaisagar Lake; a historic river of Mewar.
Sabarmati River: Rises in the Aravallis south of Udaipur; flows through Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
Jakham River: A river of Pratapgarh district; flows through a tribal area.
Parvati River: Joins the Chambal near Kota; flows along the Madhya Pradesh–Rajasthan border.

Which is Rajasthan's only perennial river?+

The Chambal River is Rajasthan's only perennial river; it rises in the Vindhyachal range of Madhya Pradesh.

Which is the longest river flowing entirely within Rajasthan?+

The Banas River is the longest river flowing entirely within Rajasthan (480 km), rising in the Khamnor hills of Rajsamand.

What is the Ghaggar River called in Rajasthan?+

The Ghaggar River is known in Rajasthan as the "dead river"; it flows through the Hanumangarh-Ganganagar area.