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The '''Kwari River''', also known as the '''Kuwari''' or '''Kunwari River''', flows through the [[Sheopur]], [[Morena]] and [[Bhind]] districts of [[Madhya Pradesh]] in central [[India]]. | The '''Kwari River''', also known as the '''Kuwari''' or '''Kunwari River''', flows through the [[Sheopur]], [[Morena]] and [[Bhind]] districts of [[Madhya Pradesh]] in central [[India]]. The total length of the river is approx 220 km. | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
The river originates near the village of Devpura. The Kwari is a tributary of the [[Sindh River]], draining into the Sindh at the [[Etawah district|Etawah District]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/River-runs-dry-UP-farmers-allege-water-grab-by-MP/articleshow/52085144.cms|title=River runs dry, UP farmers allege 'water grab' by MP | The river originates near the village of Devpura. The Kwari is a tributary of the [[Sindh River]], draining into the Sindh at the [[Etawah district|Etawah District]].<ref name=grab>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/River-runs-dry-UP-farmers-allege-water-grab-by-MP/articleshow/52085144.cms|title=River runs dry, UP farmers allege 'water grab' by MP |date=May 3, 2016|first=Faiz |last=Rahman Siddiqui |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-21}}</ref> The Sindh River joins the [[Yamuna]] River further downstream at [[Pachnada]]. The towns of [[Bijeypur]] and [[Kailaras]] are located along its bank. The river has no tributaries.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiamapped.com/rivers-in-india/kwari-river/|title=Facts and Information about Kwari River|website=www.indiamapped.com|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref><mapframe latitude="26.621183" longitude="78.805127" zoom="13" width="400" height="300" align="right" /> | ||
The Kwari Bridge was constructed in 1962. | The Kwari Bridge was constructed in 1962. | ||
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The river was mentioned in the epic ''[[Mahabharata]]''.<ref name=":0" /> | The river was mentioned in the epic ''[[Mahabharata]]''.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
Some upstream farmers have been accused of diverting water flows leading to [[water scarcity]] downstream.<ref | Some upstream farmers have been accused of diverting water flows leading to [[water scarcity]] downstream.<ref name=grab/> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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[[Category:Rivers of India]] | [[Category:Rivers of India]] | ||
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The Kwari River, also known as the Kuwari or Kunwari River, flows through the Sheopur, Morena and Bhind districts of Madhya Pradesh in central India. The total length of the river is approx 220 km.
Geography[edit | edit source]
The river originates near the village of Devpura. The Kwari is a tributary of the Sindh River, draining into the Sindh at the Etawah District.[1] The Sindh River joins the Yamuna River further downstream at Pachnada. The towns of Bijeypur and Kailaras are located along its bank. The river has no tributaries.[2]
The Kwari Bridge was constructed in 1962.
The total catchment of the river is 23 999 km2.
Culture[edit | edit source]
The river was mentioned in the epic Mahabharata.[2]
Some upstream farmers have been accused of diverting water flows leading to water scarcity downstream.[1]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
According to legend, a local maiden was secretly accustomed to taking her two bulls to a well to drink. No one else could water cattle there, for the water level was too low. However, the girl was able to make the water rise by taking off her garments and making a prayer. One day, a man grew curious about her power and followed her to the well. When the girl realized that the man had witnessed her nude, she was covered in shame. She jumped into the well, which subsequently overflowed and turned into a stream, hereafter named the "Kwari River," which means "the virgin's river."
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rahman Siddiqui, Faiz (3 May 2016). "River runs dry, UP farmers allege 'water grab' by MP". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Facts and Information about Kwari River". www.indiamapped.com. Retrieved 1 January 2020.