At a glance
- Nickname Van ki Asha ('hope of the forest').
- Triveni sangam between Bigod and Mandalgarh: the Banas, Berach and Menal meet there; asked in RAS Prelims 2023.
- In summer the river often dries up.
Facts
| Rises | Khamnor hills of the Aravalli, about 5 km from Kumbhalgarh (Rajsamand district) |
|---|---|
| Length | 480 km (Bhalla) · 512 km (Flood Action Plan 2024) |
| Course | South from Kumbhalgarh to the Gogunda plateau, then north-east past Nathdwara and Rajsamand, across the Rail Magra, and through Chittorgarh, Bhilwara and Tonk districts |
| Meets the Chambal | At Rameshwar, in Sawai Madhopur district |
| Main tributaries | Berach, Kothari, Khari, Menal, Bandi, Dhundh, Morel (RBSE); Bhalla also names the Mansi |
Main tributaries
| Tributary | Rises | Joins the Banas | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berach | Gogunda hills, north of Udaipur city; called the Ayad until it leaves Udaisagar lake | Near Bigod | 190 km |
| Kothari | Dewair | In Bhilwara district | About 145 km |
| Khari | Hills near Bijral village | Near Deoli | About 80 km |
Remember: often mixed up
- Banas or Chambal tributarythe Berach, Kothari, Khari and Menal join the Banas · the Banas itself joins the Chambal.
- Berach or Ayadone river, called the Ayad above Udaisagar and the Berach below it.
Test yourself: asked in exams
RAS Prelims 2023 · Q4
Which three rivers of the following form 'Triveni' Sangam ?
- (1)Banas, Mainal, Bedach
- (2)Gambhiri, Mansi, Dhundh
- (3)Kothari, Khori, Bedach
- (4)Som, Aahu, Bandi
Show answer
✓ (1) Banas, Mainal, Bedach
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