![]() Geography of Sabarmati River Sabarmati River is about 371 km in length. In Gujarat, the river extends to a length of about 323 km, while in Rajasthan the river has a length of about 48 km. Course of Sabarmati River Sabarmati River originates in Aravalli Mountain Range in Udaipur district of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. The river is also called Wakal in its initial course. The river flows in a south-westerly direction across Rajasthan and Gujarat. It finally empties into the Gulf of Cambay of the Arabian Sea. ![]() Tributaries of Sabarmati River Tributaries of Sabarmati River are Wakal River, Harnav River, Hathmati River, Watrak River and Madhumati River. Sabarmati River Basin Sabarmati River Basin is situated in the mid-southern part of Rajasthan. The catchment area of the river basin is about 21674 square kilometers. The river basin extends over parts of Udaipur, Sirohi, Pali and Dungarpur districts. The Banas Basin and the Mahi Basin lie to the east of Sabarmati River basin, the Luni Basin lies to the north and the West Banas Basin lies to the west of the river. The southern boundary of the river basin borders with Gujarat. Drainage in Sabarmati River Drainage in Sabarmati River is controlled by the main Sabarmati River and its tributaries. The river basin drains down the slopes of the Aravali hills and the Vatrak River which rises in Dungarpur district. Banks of Sabarmati River ![]() Surface Water Projects of Sabarmati River Surface Water Projects of Sabarmati River are several. The existing surface water projects in Sabarmati River have facilitated irrigation to a great strength. There are only 47 minor irrigation projects in the Sabarmati River basin, along with some small irrigation systems, covering less than 20 hectares, which are constructed and operated by Panchayat Samities. Threat to Sabarmati River Owing to the construction of the Dharoi Dam, Sabarmati River carries only dry weather flow or wastewater flow and starts stinking. Major storm water outlets discharge sewage and waste waters from industries in the river. |