Ramganga is a
tributary
A tributary, or an ''affluent'', is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream (''main stem'' or ''"parent"''), river, or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries, and the main stem river into which they ...
of the river
Ganges
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, originating in Uttarakhand state, India.
Ramganga West
Ramganga West River originates from Dudhatoli or Doodhatoli ranges
Course
The Ramganga River originates in the southern slopes of
Dudhatoli
Dudhatoli is a middle Himalayan mountain range/forest running approximately 25 km in a north–south direction, starting near Thalisain tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, with Gairsain in Chamoli district being its western li ...
Hill in
Chamoli
Chamoli district is a district of the Uttarakhand state of India. It is bounded by China's Xizang Autonomous Region to the north, and by the Uttarakhand districts of Pithoragarh and Bageshwar to the east, Almora to the south, Pauri Garhwal to ...
district of the
India
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n state of
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand (, ), also known as Uttaranchal ( ; List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2007), is a States and union territories of India, state in North India, northern India. The state is bordered by Himachal Pradesh to the n ...
. The source of the river, known as "Diwali Khal", is located in
Gairsain
Gairsain () is a town in Chamoli district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand near state's summer capital Bhararisain. A town and Nagar Panchayat, Gairsain is situated at the eastern edge of the vast Dudhatoli mountain range, and is located in ...
tehsil at . The river flows by the town of
Gairsain
Gairsain () is a town in Chamoli district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand near state's summer capital Bhararisain. A town and Nagar Panchayat, Gairsain is situated at the eastern edge of the vast Dudhatoli mountain range, and is located in ...
, however the town is located at a much higher altitude than the river. The river then enters the
Almora district
Almora is a District (India), district in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand state, India. The headquarters is at Almora. It is 1,638 meters above sea level. The neighbouring regions are Pithoragarh district to the east, Chamoli district to the w ...
of
Kumaon through a deep and narrow valley in
Chaukhutia tehsil. Emerging from there, it turns southwest and receives the Tadagatal River, wandering widely around the southeastern boundary of Lohabagarhi. It then proceeds further in the same direction and reaches Ganai, where it receives the Kharogad coming from
Dunagiri from the left and Khetasargad coming from Pandnakhal from the right.
Coming out of Ganai, it flows towards the Talla Giwar region, where there is an open valley with alluvial land along and around the river, which is extensively cultivated and irrigated by the waters of the river. After
Masi, the valley shrinks to some extent, but some fertile plains are still found up to the Briddhakedar temple. Here it receives the Vinod River, which originates from Chaukot, and from this point onwards the flow of the river turns southwards, and mountains filled with fertile soil and rocks can be seen on either side of the river. Eleven miles further from Masi, it reaches Bhikiyasain, where it receives the Gagas from the east and Naurargad from the south. Here the valley widens once again, but irrigation still depends mainly on minor streams. From Bhikiyasain the river takes a sharp turn towards the west and receives Nail River from
Salt
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and Devgad from Garhwal. It forms the boundary of Almora and Pauri Garhwal districts to some extent after the
Marchula Bridge. The river then enters
Bhabar and flows westward from Patli Dun into the
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is a national park in India located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. The first national park in India, it was established in 1936 during the British Raj and named ''Hailey National Park'' after Willi ...
. It receives Mandal River near Kandanala.
Ramganga, which is already a large river now, enters the plains at Kalagarh in
Bijnor district of
Uttar Pradesh
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, where
a dam has been constructed on the river for the purpose of irrigation and hydroelectric production. About 15 miles from here it is joined by the Khoh, after which it enters the
Moradabad district
Moradabad district () is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city of Moradabad is the district headquarters. Moradabad district is part of Moradabad division. It used to be the second most populous district of Uttar Pradesh out o ...
, where on the alluvial lowlands it flows in a southeastern direction with a very rapid flow, and forms the boundary between
Thakurdwara and
Kanth tehsils. The Ramganga receives several tributaries in Moradabad, almost all on its left bank, most of which are Tarai streams flowing towards south or south-west. The first among them is the Phika, which rises in the Kumaon hills and joins the Ramganga near Surjannagar. The Khalia stream, which drains the north-western part of Thakurdwara joins the Ramganga at Daulatpur Tigri. After receiving the Dhela river at Bhojpur, the Ramganga flows through the city of
Moradabad
Moradabad () is an industrial city, commissionerate, and municipal corporation in Moradabad district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of the Ramganga river, at a distance of from the national capital, New Del ...
, which is situated on its right bank, and receives the Rajera river near Dalpatpur. The river then continues further towards
Rampur district
Rampur district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Rampur town is the district headquarters. Rampur district is a part of Moradabad division. The district occupies an area of .
Demographics
According to the 20 ...
, where it receives the
Koshi river
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near Chamraul in
Shahabad tehsil. It crosses Rampur with the same direction and strong currents as Moradabad and reaches
Bareilly district
The Bareilly district () belongs to the state Uttar Pradesh in States and territories of India, northern India. Its capital is Bareilly city and it is divided in six administrative division or tehsils: Aonla, Uttar Pradesh, Aonla, Baheri, Bareil ...
.

The Ramganga flows through the Bareilly district mainly in the southeastern direction. It receives the combined stream of Bhakra and
Kichha (also called Baigul) from its left and the Gagan River from its right, after which it reaches near
Bareilly
Bareilly () is a city in Bareilly district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is among the largest metropolises in Western Uttar Pradesh and is the centre of the Bareilly division as well as the historical region of Rohilkhand. The city ...
city, which is located at a distance of about 10 km on its left side. Here it receives the Deoranian and Nakatiya rivers from its left – both rivers flow through Bareilly. An annual fair is held on the banks of the river on the occasion of
Ganga Dussehra in Chaubari village near Bareilly in the month of September–October. Flowing further through
Badaun and
Shahjahanpur and
Hardoi districts, it finally joins the
Ganga river at village Katri Chandapur in the
Hardoi district of U.P., after covering a total distance of about 373 miles.
Ramganga East
Another Ramganga called Ramganga East originates from the
Namik Glacier in
Pithoragarh district
Pithoragarh district is the easternmost district in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Himalayas and has an area of and a population of 483,439 (as of 2011). The city of Pithoragarh, located in Saur Valley, is its headquarters. Th ...
of Uttarakhand and flows towards South-East.
The river is fed by numerous small and big rivers and finally joins river
Sarju
The Sarju ( Kumaoni: सरज्यू, Hindi: सरयू), also known as Saryu, is a major river draining Central Kumaon region in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Originating from Sarmul, Sarju flows through the cities of Kapkot, Bageshw ...
at Rameshwar near Ghat of
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh ( Kumaoni: ''Pithor'garh'') is a Himalayan town with a Municipal corporation in Pithoragarh district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the largest hill town in Uttarakhand.
Etymology
"The district is named after its hea ...
.
The
Sarju
The Sarju ( Kumaoni: सरज्यू, Hindi: सरयू), also known as Saryu, is a major river draining Central Kumaon region in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Originating from Sarmul, Sarju flows through the cities of Kapkot, Bageshw ...
in turn converges with the
Kali (Sharda), which in turn converges with the
Ghaghara river, which in turn is the largest tributary of the Ganges by volume.
References
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Rivers of Uttarakhand
Rivers of Uttar Pradesh
Tributaries of the Ganges