Indus or Ganga: Who is the long river, know the origin, the route and which flows more water
Which is the longest river Ganga or indus: India’s two most important and holy rivers, Indus and Ganga, have been an integral part of Indian civilization and culture for centuries. These rivers not only have religious significance, but are also the lifeline of millions of people. Often the question arises that which of these two is longer and in which more water flows per minute. Let’s know the answers to these questions in detail.
Which river is longer,
If we talk about length, the Indus river is longer than the Ganges river. The total length of the Indus River is about 3,180 kilometers. The river originates from the Kailash mountain range near Mansarovar Lake in Tibet and India (Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh), flowing from Pakistan eventually joins the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
At the same time, the total length of the Ganges river is about 2,525 km. It originates from Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand. It flows through various states of India – Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal and joins the Bay of Bengal after entering Bangladesh.
Thus, the Indus River is much longer than the Ganges River in terms of length.
Who flows more water per minute,
Talking about water flow or water discharge, the Ganges river bears more water than the Indus River due to its vast catchment area and heavy rainfall areas. The average water flow of the Ganges reaches about 16,648 cubic meters per second at Farakka Barrage located in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, and the maximum flow can be quite high during monsoon. The main reason for this is that the Ganges River gets water from many large glaciers and tributaries of the Himalayas, including Yamuna, Ghaghra, Gandak and Kosi.
While the average water discharge of the Indus River is estimated to be around 6,600 cubic meters per second. The Indus River also gets water from the glaciers, but its basin is slightly smaller than the Ganges and some of its tributaries also come from dry areas.
Therefore, according to the amount of water flowing per minute, the Ganges River is far ahead of the Indus River.
Where is Indus and Ganga Leave from and where they flow,
Indus River:
• Origin: The Indus River originates from a glacier called Bokhar-Choo in the Kailash mountain range near Mansarovar Lake in Tibet. In Tibet, it is also called ‘Singhi Pillar’ or ‘Lion’s face’.
• route: The river enters Jammu and Kashmir (now Ladakh) in India flowing northwest from Tibet. After this, it enters Pakistan via Gilgit-Baltistan region and eventually finds a delta in the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
The River Ganges:
• Origin: The main source of the Ganges River is Gangotri Glacier located in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Here is the origin of the Bhagirathi river, which is considered to be the original stream of the Ganges. When the Alaknanda River meets Bhagirathi in Devprayag, it is officially known as Ganga.
• route: The Ganges river flows from Uttarakhand, passes through states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. It then enters Bangladesh, where it is known as Padma. Finally, it meets the Brahmaputra River (Jamuna in Bangladesh) and builds a huge beautiful delta in the Bay of Bengal.
In short, the Indus River is more than the Ganges in length, while the amount of water flowing per minute of the Ganges river is much more than the Indus. Both rivers are important for their respective regions and reflect the geographical and cultural diversity of the Indian subcontinent.
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