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NationIndia
CategoryRiver
FeatureNarmada River (Reva)
River

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.

Total Length1,312 km
Drainage Basin98,796 sq km
Territorial Jurisdiction3 States / UTs

Physical & Hydrographic Profile

Geographic Origin / Source

Narmada Kund, Amarkantak, Anuppur District, Madhya Pradesh

Elevation: 1,048 meters above sea level

Origin State: Madhya Pradesh (Anuppur Dist)

Mouth & Drainage Outflow

Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea)

Outflow Location: Near Bharuch, Gujarat

Terminal State: Gujarat

Major Tributary Networks

Left-Bank Tributaries
SherShakkarDudhTawaGanjalChhota TawaKundiGoi
Right-Bank Tributaries
HiranBarnaChoralKolarManUriHatniOrsang

Riparian States, Districts & Connected Cities

States, revenue districts, and municipal cities traversed by or situated in the immediate watershed/basin of Narmada River (Reva):

States & Union Territories (3)
Major Urban Hubs & Riparian Cities (3)
Jabalpurmadhya-pradesh
Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram)madhya-pradesh
Bharuchgujarat

Ecological Status & National Significance

Strategic Importance

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.