Ramganga

Coordinates: 26°28′21″N 80°19′52″E / 26.4725°N 80.3311°E / 26.4725; 80.3311
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Ramganga is a tributary of the river Ganges, originating in Uttarakhand state, India.

Ramganga West

Ramganga West
Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
MouthGanges
 • location
Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India
 • elevation
130 m (430 ft)
Length596 km (370 mi)
Basin size30,641 km2 (11,831 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • location27°10′41″N 79°50′39″E / 27.177996°N 79.844112°E / 27.177996; 79.844112
 • average900 m3/s (32,000 cu ft/s)[1]

Ramganga West River originates from Dudhatoli or Doodhatoli ranges

Course

The Ramganga River originates in the southern slopes of

Chamoli district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The source of the river, known as "Diwali Khal", is located in Gairsain tehsil at 30°05′00″N 79°18′00″E / 30.08333°N 79.30000°E / 30.08333; 79.30000. The river flows by the town of Gairsain, however the town is located at a much higher altitude than the river. The river then enters the Almora district of Kumaon through a deep and narrow valley in Chaukhutia tehsil. Emerging from there, it turns southwest and receives the Tadagatal River, wandering widely around the southeastern boundary of Lohabagarhi. It then proceeds further in the same direction and reaches Ganai, where it receives the Kharogad coming from Dunagiri
from the left and Khetasargad coming from Pandnakhal from the right.

Coming out of Ganai, it flows towards the Talla Giwar region, where there is an open valley with alluvial land along and around the river, which is extensively cultivated and irrigated by the waters of the river. After Masi, the valley shrinks to some extent, but some fertile plains are still found up to the Briddhakedar temple. Here it receives the Vinod River, which originates from Chaukot, and from this point onwards the flow of the river turns southwards, and mountains filled with fertile soil and rocks can be seen on either side of the river. Eleven miles further from Masi, it reaches Bhikiyasain, where it receives the Gagas from the east and Naurargad from the south. Here the valley widens once again, but irrigation still depends mainly on minor streams. From Bhikiyasain the river takes a sharp turn towards the west and receives Nail River from Salt and Devgad from Garhwal. It forms the boundary of Almora and Pauri Garhwal districts to some extent after the Marchula Bridge. The river then enters Bhabar and flows westward from Patli Dun into the Jim Corbett National Park. It receives Mandal River near Kandanala.

The Ramganga in the Jim Corbett National Park.

Ramganga, which is already a large river now, enters the plains at Kalagarh in

Koshi river near Chamraul in Shahabad tehsil. It crosses Rampur with the same direction and strong currents as Moradabad and reaches Bareilly district
.

Ramganga river at Bareilly

The Ramganga flows through the Bareilly district mainly in the southeastern direction. It receives the combined stream of Bhakra and

Ganga river at village Katri Chandapur in the Hardoi
district of U.P., after covering a total distance of about 373 miles.

Ramganga East

Ramganga East
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationHimalayas- Namik Glacier, Pithoragarh district
Mouth 
 • location
Flows into River Kali

Another Ramganga called Ramganga East originates from the

Sarju in turn converges with the Kali (Sharda).[citation needed
]

References

  1. ^ Jain, Agarwal & Singh 2007, p. 341.
  2. ^
    ISBN 9788185182612
    . Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  3. ISBN 9788173871016
    . Retrieved 9 November 2016.

Sources

26°28′21″N 80°19′52″E / 26.4725°N 80.3311°E / 26.4725; 80.3311

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