Sharda River
River along the India–Nepal border / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Sharda River, also called Kali River and Mahakali River, originates at [Limpiyadhura] in the Himalayas at an elevation of 3,600 m (11,800 ft) in the Darchula district in Sudurpaschim, Nepal. It flows along Nepal's western border with India and has a basin area of 14,871 km2 (5,742 sq mi). It joins the Ghaghra River, a tributary of the Ganges.[1] It takes the name Kali River from the union of the two streams at Gunji as it flows through the hills. After Brahmadev Mandi near Tanakpur, it enters the Terai plains, where it is called the Sharda River.[2]
Sharda River Mahakali River | |
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Location | |
Countries | India and Nepal |
Region | Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in India; Sudurpashchim Province in Nepal |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand |
• coordinates | 30.2421°N 81.0219°E / 30.2421; 81.0219 |
• elevation | 3,600 m (11,800 ft) |
2nd source | |
• location | South of Lipu Lekh, India–Tibet border |
• coordinates | 30.4384°N 80.5706°E / 30.4384; 80.5706 |
• elevation | 5,553 m (18,219 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Ghaghra River, Uttar Pradesh, India |
• coordinates | 27.6408°N 81.2905°E / 27.6408; 81.2905 |
• elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
Length | 350 km (220 mi) |
Basin size | 14,871 km2 (5,742 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
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Basin features | |
River system | Ganges |
Tributaries | |
• left | Chameliya, Ramgun in Nepal |
• right | Kuthi, Dhauli, Gori, Sarju, Ladhiya rivers in Uttarakhand |
It offers potential for hydroelectric power generation. The river is also proposed as source for one of the many projects in the Himalayan component of the Indian Rivers Inter-link project.[3]