Chambal River facts for kids

The Chambal River is a very important river in central India. It's like a major highway for water, flowing into the Yamuna River. The Chambal River helps drain a huge area of the Gangetic Plain.

This river flows through three Indian states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. It's a perennial river, which means it has water all year round. The Chambal River starts near Manspura in the Janapao Hills, close to Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

Facts About the Chambal River

The Chambal River is quite long, stretching for about 1,024 km. The area of land that drains into the river, called its basin, is also very large, covering 143,219 square km.

As it flows, the river moves north-northeast through Madhya Pradesh. Several smaller rivers join the Chambal, bringing more water. These joining rivers are called tributaries. The main tributaries of the Chambal River include the Mej, Banas, Kali Sindh, Parbati, and Shipra rivers.

Dams on the River

The Chambal River is important for water storage and power. There are four dams built along its path. The very first of these dams is the Gandhi Sagar Dam.

The Gandhi Sagar Dam

The Gandhi Sagar Dam is located right on the border between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. It's a big dam, standing 64 metres tall. This dam can hold a huge amount of water, about 6,920 million cubic meters. It collects water from a large area of 22,584 square km.

Wildlife and Nature

The Chambal River and its surrounding areas are home to many different kinds of animals, especially birds. The river's water supply is vital for places like the Keoladeo National Park, which is a famous bird sanctuary. The riverbanks are also a great spot for birdwatching. Many unique birds, like the Indian Skimmer and various ducks, can be seen here.

Images for kids

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  Chambal River near Kota, Rajasthan

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  Keoladeo National Park is supplied with water from Chambal river irrigation project

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  Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica) in Keoladeo National Park. Chambal embankment is a major birding area

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  Indian Skimmer feeding on Chambal river

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  Gandhisagar Dam on Chambal river

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  Bridge with National Highway 3 on Chambal river

See also

In Spanish: Río Chambal para niños