You will be surprised to know that, India has over 400 rivers, including both major and minor ones. The country is known for its eight major rivers namely the Ganga, Indus, Godavari, Narmada, Brahmaputra, Krishna, Yamuna and Tapi, fed by numerous smaller rivers. Rivers in India are crucial for agriculture, religion, and overall sustenance, providing fertile alluvial soil, water for various uses, and also carrying waste.
However, there is a state where 48 rivers flow, the highest number in the country. Do you know the name of the state? If you don’t know the answer, then we will give you a little clue. In India, this state is the largest in terms of population. It is none other than Uttar Pradesh and 48 rivers flow through this state, which include the Ganga, Yamuna, Chambal, Ghaghra and Betwa rivers, which play an important role in the livelihood of people. Many other rivers pass through UP other rivers, for instance, Yamuna and Saraswati merge with the Ganga River in Allahabad.
The list of rivers flowing through Uttar Pradesh includes many such as the Assi River in Banaras, the Babai River originating from Nepal, the Bakulahi River, the Banas River, the Belan, Besu, Betwa, Bhainsahi, Chambal, Chhoti, Saryu, Devha, Dhasan, and the Gangi river flowing through Jaunpur.
Major rivers like the Ganga, Gomti, Ghaghra, Hindon, Jamni, Kali, Kahar, Karmanasa, Kathana, Ken, and Khokhri, as well as Kosi and Kukrail originating from Uttarakhand, also flow through the state.
Other notable rivers include Magai, Meghai, Pirai, Ramganga, Rihand, Rohni, Sai, Sarayan, Sasur Khaderi, Sengar, Sharda, Sindh, Son, Sot, Suheli, Tamsa, UI, Varuna, Wakal, West Rapti and Yamuna. Altogether, these form the network of 48 rivers that flow through Uttar Pradesh.
Hence, the state’s rich river network also offers tourism potential, with river cruises and water sports attracting visitors. These water bodies are the lifeblood of the state, supporting its people, culture and economy.
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