1. The Narmada also is called the Rewa. It is in central India and the fifth longest river. Source of the Narmada is Narmada Kund which is located at Amarkantak in Anuppur District, Madhya Pradesh.
2. Narmada is the third longest river that flows entirely within India after the Godavari and the Krishna. People from Madhya Pradesh depend fully on Narmada River, they consider narmada as Life Line of Madhya Pradesh.
3. It is one of the major rivers in India that run from east to west along with Tapti and the Mahi. It flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh (1,077 km ), Maharashtra (74 km) and in Gujarat (161 km).
4. Narmada tributaries occasionally cause floods in the valley between the ranges. The Indian teak trees planted along this narmada are older when compared to the ones in the Himalayan Mountain Range.
5. Narmada is one of the five holy rivers of India. The other four are Godavari River, Ganga River, Yamuna River and Kaveri River. Narmada River is considered to be Hindus important pilgrim site. It is closely associated with Lord Shiva.
6. Narmada river has almost 20 branches across 3 states. It is the lifeline for almost 20 crore people.
Quick Facts about Narmada River:
| Header | Information |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| States | Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat |
| Branches | Burhner River, Banjar River, Sher River, Shakkar River, Dudhi River, Tawa River, Ganjal River, Chhota Tawa River, Kundi River, Goi River, Karjan River, Hiran River, Tendoni River, Choral River, Kolar River, Man River, Uri River, Hatni River, Orsang River |
| Cities | Dindori |
| Source | Narmada Kund |
| Location | Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Elevation | 1,048 m |
| Length | 1,315 km |
| Basin | 1,080,000 km2 (416,990 sq mi) |
| Discharge | Gulf of Khambhat,Gujarat 1,447 m3/s |
| Famous Names | Rewa |
| Honours | Life Line of Madhya Pradesh |
| Dams | Indira Sagar Dam, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar Dam, Bargi Dam, Maan Dam, Tawa Dam, Narmada Canal, Sardar Sarovar |
