Major Rivers in Kishtwar District
1. Chenab River (Chandrabhaga)
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Main river of Kishtwar
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Originates from Baralacha Pass, Himachal Pradesh
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Enters J&K at Padder Valley (Kishtwar)
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Flows through Kishtwar town, Doda, and further into Pakistan
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Important for hydropower projects, irrigation
2. Marusudar River
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Largest tributary of Chenab in J&K
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Originates from Nunkun Glacier in Warwan Valley (Kishtwar)
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Joins Chenab near Bhandarkoot
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Flows through Warwan and Marwah valleys
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Very important for the ecology of the region
3. Batwal River
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A small river/stream in Padder area
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Originates from local glaciers
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Joins Chenab
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Supports local villages in high-altitude areas
4. Fambar River
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Also flows in Marwah region
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Glacial origin, joins Marusudar or directly merges with Chenab depending on seasonal flow
5. Naigadh Nallah
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Originates from glacial streams of Kishtwar Himalayas
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Flows through hilly terrains before meeting Chenab
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Important for local water use
📌 Additional Important Points
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Hydropower Projects on Chenab in Kishtwar:
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Dul Hasti Hydro Project
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Ratle Hydro Project
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Pakal Dul Project
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Kiru and Kwar Projects
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Rivers in Kishtwar are crucial for hydropower, irrigation, and drinking water.
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Chenab and its tributaries have carved deep gorges and valleys, making the region rugged and beautiful.
❓ MCQs on Rivers in Kishtwar
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Which is the main river flowing through Kishtwar district?
A) Jhelum
B) Chenab
C) Tawi
D) Sindh
✅ Answer: B) Chenab -
Marusudar River is a tributary of:
A) Tawi
B) Lidder
C) Chenab
D) Ravi
✅ Answer: C) Chenab -
From where does the Marusudar River originate?
A) Harmukh Glacier
B) Baralacha Pass
C) Nunkun Glacier
D) Kolahoi Glacier
✅ Answer: C) Nunkun Glacier -
Which river joins the Chenab near Bhandarkoot in Kishtwar?
A) Sindh
B) Batwal
C) Marusudar
D) Tawi
✅ Answer: C) Marusudar -
Which of the following hydroelectric projects is located in Kishtwar on the Chenab River?
A) Uri
B) Dul Hasti
C) Baglihar
D) Kishanganga
✅ Answer: B) Dul Hasti