Major and Minor Rivers of Haryana with Map
Haryana is a northern state of India with a total area of about 44,200 square kilometers. It lies between the Indo-Gangetic plains and the dry lands of Rajasthan. Moreover, it shares its borders with Punjab in the north, Himachal Pradesh in the northeast, Uttar Pradesh in the east, and Rajasthan in the west and south.
The rivers of Haryana primarily originate from the Shivalik Hills or enter the state from neighboring regions. Among these, the two main river systems are the Yamuna and the Ghaggar. While some rivers flow throughout the year, others are seasonal and appear mainly during the monsoon.
River Systems in Haryana
Haryana has two major river systems:
- Yamuna River System
- Ghaggar-Hakra River System
Major Rivers of Haryana (With Key Facts)
1. Yamuna River
- Origin: Yamunotri Glacier, Uttarakhand
- Length in Haryana: Approx. 200 km
- Flows Through: Yamunanagar, Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, Faridabad, and Palwal
- Importance: Major perennial river; source of irrigation and drinking water
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2. Ghaggar River
- Origin: Shivalik Hills, Himachal Pradesh
- Flows Through: Ambala, Panchkula, and Sirsa
- Nature: Seasonal (rain-fed) river
- Ends: Disappears in the Thar Desert
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3. Markanda River
- Origin: Shivalik Hills
- Tributary of: Ghaggar River
- Seasonal: Yes
- Known For: Flash floods during monsoons
4. Tangri River
- Origin: Near Morni Hills
- Flows Into: Ghaggar River
- Region: Ambala, Panchkula
5. Saraswati River
- Type: Ancient river believed to have flowed through Haryana
- Believed Course: Adi Badri to Rajasthan
- Cultural Significance: Mentioned in Vedic texts
List of Minor Rivers in Haryana
- Kaushalya River
- Somb River
- Dohan River
- Krishnavati River
- Rakshi River
- Sahibi River
Longest River in Haryana
The Yamuna River is the longest river in Haryana, flowing for nearly 200 km through its eastern districts. It forms the eastern boundary of the state and supports various canals like the Western and Eastern Yamuna Canals.
Dams and Barrages on Rivers in Haryana
- Hathni Kund Barrage – Yamuna River
- Kaushalya Dam – Kaushalya River (tributary of Ghaggar)
- Tajewala Barrage – Yamuna River (now replaced by Hathni Kund)
For more detailed state-wise river insights, visit our complete guide on:
👉 Rivers of India by State – With Map & Full Details
