Kali Sindh River

The Kali Sindh River is the biggest river flowing in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh state. This river plays a major role in the irrigation system of the state. Madhya Pradesh is a prominent state of India where the river covers the maximum portion of Malwa region. The river then joins Chambal River at the downstream of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan state.

The river belongs to the Yamuna basin, being one of the perpetual streams of the state, it is fed by Ahu, Niwaj and Parwan Rivers. The origin point of the river is Vindhya Range and then flowing down further to the north direction through Baran and Jhalawar district. The river meets the Chambal River at Nonera village in Baran district.

There are about ten rivers basins in Madhya Pradesh and there are ten major rivers that originate from the state. Because the state is located in the central most part of India, majority of the rivers are interstate rivers. The rivers like Chambal, Betwa, and Ken including Kali Sindh River flows northward and meets Yamuna.

The total catchment area of this river in Madhya Pradesh state is 26698 km and the total length is four hundred and seventy. The 461 lengths of the river fall in Madhya Pradesh and about 9 km in Uttar Pradesh. The major tributaries of Kali Sindh River are Kunwari, Pahuj, Parbati and Mahuar.

Origin of Kali Sindh River

The point of origin of Kali Sindh River of Madhya Pradesh state is the northern most slopes of the hills of Vindhya. The river covers a large portion of the land in Madhya Pradesh before entering the Rajasthan state in India.

The popular place where the Kali Sindh River enters in Rajasthan is in Binda village. The total distance covered by the Kali Sindh River in Rajasthan is 145 kilometers. The river later on merges in Chambal River which is flowing in the Kota district of Nonera Village.

Geography of Kali Sindh River

The geography of the Kali Sindh River shows an extensive aluminum deposits and flood plains. In the monsoon season, it sometimes reaches to the supreme water level. The geology of the Kali Sindh River points out the productive alluvial plains of the river basin.

Course

The Kali Sindh River starts off on the Malwa Plateau located in Vidisha district. The river flowing northeast covers districts such as Ashokanagar, Guna, Bhind, Datia, Gwalior and Shivpuri of Madhya Pradesh, which further merges with Yamuna River in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh. Apart from this, Manikheda Dam has been built across the Kali Sindh River where the majority of the surrounding regions are benefiting through this. The drinking water and irrigation requirements are facilitated through this river.

Tributaries

Like discussed earlier, the Kali Sindh River tributaries are:

Parbati

Originating from the northern slopes of Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh, it branches out from Kali Sindh River further flowing in Baran district of Rajasthan state. It flows through Jhalawar district and the Kota district of the state. The Parbati River catchment is approximately 3180 square miles. The river from these districts of Rajasthan finally merges at the right bank of Chambal River.

Pahuj

Pahuj River is the waterway flowing through the historical city of Jhansi situated in Uttar Pradesh. It is the tributary of Kali Sindh River that further joins the Yamuna River in Etawah of Uttar Pradesh state. The river has also been given another name “Pushpavati” in several religious texts. The river originates from the hills of Jhansi and Tikamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh.

Mahuar

Flowing from the state of Madhya Pradesh, Mahuar River is the tributary of Kali Sindh River. Summers can be really scorching here, all rock and heat. The only respite is this small watercourse called Mahuar. It is not a small river, but during summers the water levels dips. However, the river still runs deep enough to give a cool dip during scorching months.

Kunwari

Kunwari River often spelled as “Kwari river” flows in Bhind, Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh. The river has been branched out of Kali Sindh River and merges with Yamuna River in the Etawah district. Districts like Kailaras, Sheopur, Morena and Bijeypur are situated on the banks of this river.

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