
Ganges Basin - Wikipedia
The Ganges Basin is a major part of the Ganges - Brahmaputra - Meghna (GBM) basin draining 1,999,000 square kilometres in Tibet, Nepal, India and Bangladesh. To the north, the Himalaya or lower parallel ranges beyond form the Ganges-Brahmaputra divide. On the west the Ganges Basin borders the Indus basin and then the Aravalli ridge.
How many states touch Ganga? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC
2024年7月4日 · The Ganga River flows through 11 states in India, making it one of the largest river basins in the country. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Delhi are the fortunate states that have the privilege of being touched by the sacred water of the Ganga.
Which states does Ganga flow through? - Geographic FAQ Hub
2024年6月26日 · Which states does Ganga flow through? The Ganga river flows through 11 states in India. These states are: 1. Uttarakhand Ganga begins its journey in the state of Uttarakhand, where it is also known as Bhagirathi. The holy city of Haridwar, a major pilgrimage site, is located in Uttarakhand on the banks of the Ganga. …
How many states touches Ganga river? - Geographic FAQ Hub
2024年6月26日 · The Ganga river basin is shared by more than 10 states in India, including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and parts of Delhi.
Ganga River System of India: Map & Tributaries - Rivers Insight
2024年9月12日 · The Ganga river system is a vast and complex network of rivers, streams, and wetlands spanning India, Tibet (China), Nepal, and Bangladesh. It covers an area of over 861,000 square kilometers, making it the largest river basin in India. The system supports a rich biodiversity and provides a range of ecosystem services.
The Ganga Basin - SpringerLink
2021年8月8日 · It flows through five states of India and provides water to 11 states. It supports diverse ecosystems––alpine forest near Gaumukh, coniferous, mixed-oak, and pine forests in the mountainous area of Uttarakhand, monsoon deciduous forests in the upper and central Ganges plain, and mangrove forests in the Sundarbans in West Bengal.
National Mission for Clean Ganga - NMCG
About 79% area of Ganga basin is in India. The basin covers 11 states viz., Uttarakhand, U.P., M.P., Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Delhi.The current focus of world bank funded National Ganga River Basin Projects (NGRBP) of NMCG is on five major states on the main stem of river Ganga namely ...
Ganga River System: Its Drainage System, Tributaries, & More!
2024年11月14日 · The Ganga river basin covers 11 states in India, which are Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Delhi. The Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna (GBM) or Sundarbans delta is a region in India and Bangladesh formed by the confluence of …
Ganga River System - UPSC - LotusArise
2021年2月1日 · The Ganga river system outspreads in India, Tibet (China), Nepal and Bangladesh. It is the largest river basin in India and accounts for about one-fourth of the total area of the country.
Ganga River System: Origin, Course & Tributaries - Next IAS
2024年7月22日 · The Ganga River basin is among the most densely populated in the world, housing about half of India’s population. It supplies over one-third of India’s surface water and accounts for more than half of the country’s water use.