Madhya Pradesh means the central state of the country, the place where the history of the holy land of India is linked, culture, geography all confluence is seen in this state. This is such a state where people are immersed in every festival and culture, that’s why Madhya Pradesh is called the heart of the country. But do you know that Madhya Pradesh is also known as the motherland of rivers. Yes, tell me, this is a state where 207 rivers flow in total.
Mother Narmada river flows here
Narmada River is one of the major rivers of the country, this river is also associated with the faith of the people. Let us tell you, the river flows in three states, in which Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra come. Narmada river is also called the life of the country. Narmada river originates from Amarkantak, which falls into the Gulf of Khambhat. The total length of the Narmada river is 1312 km, of which it covers about 1022 km by staying in this state.
Mother Betwa River
Betwa comes in the major rivers of Madhya Pradesh, which also originates from Kumra village in Raisen district. Please tell, this river also joins the Yamuna river of Hamirpur in UP. The total length of Betwa river is about 480 km, out of which 380 km journey is decided in Madhya Pradesh. The tributaries of Betwa river are rivers like Bina, Ken, Dhasan, Sindh, Denwa, it is also known as Ganga of Madhya Pradesh.
About Chambal River
Chambal river is considered one of the major rivers of the country, which also originates from the Bhadkala waterfall of Mhow, Indore. If we talk about the length of the Chambal river, then it travels about 1024 km, but yes, there is no tributary of Yamuna river. According to legends, it is said that the mythological name of Chambal river was Charmanavati. This river covers a distance of about 965 km and flows into the Yamuna River near Etawah. The Chambal River in Madhya Pradesh covers a distance of 325 km.
Tapti River
Tapti river flows from Multai in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, which joins Tapti in Khambhat in Surat. The total length is 724 km, which covers 279 kms in Madhya Pradesh. The Tapti River flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Whereas the Tapti river acts as a border between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Mahi river is also a major river
Mahi river comes in the major rivers of western India. This river is the only river that crosses the Tropic of Cancer. This river flows from Minda village in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, passing through Jhabua and Ratlam districts and falling into the Gulf of Khambhat in Rajasthan. The total length is about 576 km.
