Major Rivers of Bihar – Complete Detailed Study Notes for BPSC, UPSC & SSC
Major Rivers of Bihar – Complete Study Notes These notes cover all important rivers of Bihar including their origin, tributaries, flood impact, irrigation importance and geographical significance. Important for BPSC, UPSC, SSC and Bihar State Exams. 1. Ganga River Source: Gangotri Glacier (Uttarakhand) Flows through Bihar districts: Buxar, Patna, Bhagalpur, Munger Major Tributaries in Bihar: Son, Gandak, Kosi, Punpun The Ganga is the lifeline of Bihar. It divides Bihar into North and South Bihar. Most agriculture and irrigation depend on the Ganga river system. 2. Kosi River Source: Tibet (Himalayas) Known as: Sorrow of Bihar Tributary of: Ganga The Kosi River frequently changes its course and causes severe floods in North Bihar. It brings large amounts of silt and affects districts like Supaul and Saharsa. 3. Gandak River Source: Nepal Himalayas Other Name: Narayani Joins: Ganga near Patna The Gandak River is important for irrigati...