about , km. It covers an area of , sq.km and forms km long estuary before outfalling into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Cambay. It is the largest among the west flowing rivers of Peninsular India. Its principal tributaries are Burhner, Halon, Heran, Banjar, Dudhi, Shakkar, Tawa, Barna and Kolar.
b) Tapti The Tapti is one of the major rivers of Peninsular India with the length of about km. It covers an area of , sq.km. Tapti River rises near Multai tank in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh at an elevation of about m. It is one of only the three rivers in Peninsular India that run from east to west - the others being the Narmada and the Mahi.
The major tributaries are Vaki, Gomai, Arunavati, Aner, Nesu, Buray, Panjhra and Bori. It outfalls into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Cambay. In which river the Gerosappa (Jog) fall is found? Characteristics of South Indian Rivers .
Originate from Western Ghats . Short and narrow . Non-perennial in nature . Suitable for hydro power generation .
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