The Parbati River is a river in northern India, originating from the hills of the village of Chhawar in the Sapotara tehsil of the Karauli district in Rajasthan. It flows through the mountains and eventually merges with the Gambhir River in the Dholpur district.[1][2]
| Parbati River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Chhawar village, Sapotara tehsil, Karauli district |
| Mouth | |
• location | Gambhir River, Dholpur district |
• coordinates | 25°51′N 76°34′E / 25.850°N 76.567°E |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • right | Chopan, Barbati |
Course
editThe Parbati River takes its source from the hills of Chhawar village, located in the Sapotara tehsil of the Karauli district.
The Parbati River is joined by two main tributaries – the Mendka and the Serani.
Angai Dam
editIn the village of Angai, located in the Dholpur district, a dam has been constructed on the Parbati River. This dam is known by two names - the Angai Dam and the Parbati Dam. It serves various purposes, including water storage, irrigation, and flood control, significantly impacting the local landscape and ecology.
Importance
editThe Parbati River and its tributaries play a crucial role in the local ecology and the livelihoods of the people residing along its course. The river and its associated dam facilitate agricultural activities in the region, contributing to the prosperity of the local communities.
References
edit- ^ Kumar, Rohit; Deshmukh, Benidhar; Sathunuri, Kiran (2021-03-03). "RUSLE Model based Assessment of Soil Erosion in Parbati River Basin, Central India using Google Earth Engine and GIS". doi:10.5194/egusphere-egu21-1524.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Vyas, Sunil Kumar; Sharma, Gunwant; Mathur, Y.P.; Chandwani, Vinay (September 2016). "Interlinking feasibility of five river basins of Rajasthan in India". Perspectives in Science. 8: 83–86. doi:10.1016/j.pisc.2016.04.002. ISSN 2213-0209.