Jawai River

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Jawai
Location
CountryIndia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationUdaipur district in Aravalli Ranges
Mouth 
 • location
Luni River

Jawai is a river originating in Udaipur district in Aravalli Ranges, a tributary of the Luni River.

Sukri river is its main tributary. The river flows in a north-west direction for about 96 km (60 mi), before joining Khari River near Sayala in Jalore district, after which it is called Sukri river. Its catchment area is 2,976 km2 (1,149 sq mi) in Udaipur, Pali and Jalore districts.

Western Rajasthan's largest dam, the Jawai Dam, is located near Sumerpur in Pali district on this river only. The twin cities Sumerpur and Sheoganj in Sirohi district are located on the banks of Jawai river.

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Coordinates: 24°52′N 72°0′E / 24.867°N 72.000°E / 24.867; 72.000


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