The Bandi River, also known as the Hemawas River, is a significant river in the
Pali District
Pali district is a district in Rajasthan, India. The city of Pali is its administrative headquarters.
Pali is also known as the Industrial/Textile City and has been a hub for merchant activities for centuries. It has a rich heritage and culture ...
of
Rajasthan
Rajasthan (; Literal translation, lit. 'Land of Kings') is a States and union territories of India, state in northwestern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the List of states and union territories of ...
,
India
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. It is formed by the confluence of the
Khari and
Mithari Rivers near the Bombadra pickup weir. The river flows for approximately 45 km before merging with the
Luni River
The Luni is the largest river in the Thar Desert in Northwest India. It originates in Naga hills of the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near Ajmer, passes through the southeastern portion of the Thar Desert, and ends in the marshy lands of ...
near the village of Lakhar.
Course
The Bandi River basin is located between latitudes 25°15′ and 25°55′ and longitudes 72°56' and 73°57'. Covering an area of 1,685 km², the river's catchment area primarily falls within the Pali District.
Course and Tributaries
A significant tributary of the Bandi River is the
Guhiya River. Originating in the hillocks near the villages of Khariyaniv and Tharasani within the Pali District, the Guhiya River joins the Bandi River near the village of Phekariya.
The Guhiya River basin spans between latitudes 24°45' and 26°14' and longitudes 72°58' and 74°14'. Encompassing a catchment area of 3,835 km², this basin is also situated within the Pali District. Notable tributaries of the Guhiya River include Raipur Luni, Radia Nadi, Guria Nadi, Lilri Nadi, Sukri, and Phunpharia Bala.
See also
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Luni River
The Luni is the largest river in the Thar Desert in Northwest India. It originates in Naga hills of the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near Ajmer, passes through the southeastern portion of the Thar Desert, and ends in the marshy lands of ...
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Pali District
Pali district is a district in Rajasthan, India. The city of Pali is its administrative headquarters.
Pali is also known as the Industrial/Textile City and has been a hub for merchant activities for centuries. It has a rich heritage and culture ...
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Rivers of Rajasthan
Pali district