Sunar River
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The River Sunar (also called Sonar) is a rain-fed river in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Sunar river flows From Sagar district, through Damoh District and Panna district.[1]
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Sunar River in Sagar District | |
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| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Cities | Rehli, Garhakota, Patharia, Hatta |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Vindhya Range |
| • location | Tada Village, Kesli Tehsil, Sagar district |
| • elevation | 358 m |
| Mouth | Ken River |
• location | Patan Kalan, Panna District |
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| Length | 250 km |
| Basin size | 12,620 km2, |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • right | Dehaar, Gadheri, Bewas, Kopra, Judi, Vyarma. |
Geography
The Sunar flows in the Bundelkhand region in Sagar District and Damoh district. Its overall length is more than 250 kilometers. It flows south to north like all Vindhyan rivers and Ganges system tributaries of central Indian rivers. It drains an approximately 12,000 square kilometre area of the southern boundary of Bundelkhand.
Sources
Sunar River originates in Sagar District from a small hilly region in Kesli block. So its initial source is near Tada village, around 80 kilometers from Sagar District.
Tributaries
There are many small tributaries of the Sunar. The most notable are the Dehaar, Bewas, Judi, Gadheri, Kopra and Byarma rivers.[3]
Vyarma River
It is a major tributary of Sunar river. It originates in Sagar district and flows in Damoh district. Bamner and Gauraiya are tributary of Byarma river. It's Passing through Nauradehi Wildlife and tiger reserve.
Bewas River
Bewas river originates in Raisen district. It flows in Sagar district and joins Sunar river in Damoh district. Rajghat dam and Pagara dam are on the Bewas river.
Dehaar River
Dehaar is a tributary of Sunar river. It originates on the Sagar-Raisen border. Naharmau and Rangir are situated on banks of Dehaar river. It joins the Sunar river at Rahli.
Kopra River
Kopra river originates in Sagar district. It flows in Damoh district. Madhkoleshwar temple is located on Kopra and Sunar river banks.
Gadheri River
Gadheri river originates in Sagar district. Famous Aabchand Caves are located on the banks of Gadheri river. It joins Sunar river in Garhakota.
Settlements
Villages and towns situated on the banks of the Sunar are Tada ,Bankori, Kesli, Gaurjhamar, Gadhakota, Hatta, Patharia,Rehhli, Madiyadoh, Narsinghgarh.
Tourist places
References
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