Narmada River (Reva)
नर्मदा नदी
The largest west-flowing river of peninsular India, flowing through a traditional rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges. Originates from the Amarkantak plateau and traverses 1,312 km through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat before emptying into the Gulf of Khambhat.
Physical & Hydrographic Profile
Narmada Kund, Amarkantak, Anuppur District, Madhya Pradesh
Elevation: 1,048 meters above sea level
Origin State: Madhya Pradesh (Anuppur Dist)
Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea)
Outflow Location: Near Bharuch, Gujarat
Terminal State: Gujarat
Major Tributary Networks
Riparian States, Districts & Connected Cities
States, revenue districts, and municipal cities traversed by or situated in the immediate watershed/basin of Narmada River (Reva):
Ecological Status & National Significance
A rare rift valley river flowing west contrary to typical peninsular slope; home to the marble rocks gorge at Bhedaghat (Dhuandhar Falls) and Sardar Sarovar Dam.