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| Parbati River | |
|---|---|
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Chhawar village, Sapotara tehsil, Karauli district |
| Mouth | |
• location | Gambhir River, Dholpur district |
The Parbati River is a river in northern India, originating from the hills of the Chhawar village in the Sapotara tehsil of the Karauli districtt. It flows through the mountains and eventually merges with the Gambhir River in the Dholpur district.[1][2][3]
Course[edit | edit source]
The 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 Serani rivers.
Angai Dam[edit | edit source]
In 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[edit | edit source]
The 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 | edit source]
- ↑ "Parbati River - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ↑ 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". dx.doi.org. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ↑ 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.