{"id":705220,"date":"2024-01-29T14:19:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=705220"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:10:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:40:19","slug":"indus-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/","title":{"rendered":"Indus River"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Historical_Significance_of_Indus_River\" title=\"Historical Significance of Indus River\">Historical Significance of Indus River<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Indus_River_Origin\" title=\"Indus River Origin\">Indus River Origin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Tributaries_of_Indus_River\" title=\"Tributaries of Indus River\">Tributaries of Indus River<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Jhelum\" title=\"Jhelum\">Jhelum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Chenab\" title=\"Chenab\">Chenab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Ravi\" title=\"Ravi\">Ravi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Beas\" title=\"Beas\">Beas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Satluj\" title=\"Satluj\">Satluj<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Indus_River_Map\" title=\"Indus River Map\">Indus River Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Indus_River_System\" title=\"Indus River System\">Indus River System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Importance_of_the_Indus_River\" title=\"Importance of the Indus River\">Importance of the Indus River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Indus_River_Hydropower_Potential\" title=\"Indus River: Hydropower Potential\">Indus River: Hydropower Potential<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#FAQs_on_Indus_River\" title=\"FAQs on Indus River\">FAQs on Indus River<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Which_Indian_states_have_Indus_River_System\" title=\"Which Indian states have Indus River System?\">Which Indian states have Indus River System?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#What_is_the_total_area_of_Indus_River\" title=\"What is the total area of Indus River?\">What is the total area of Indus River?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#What_is_Indus_River_called_in_India\" title=\"What is Indus River called in India?\">What is Indus River called in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Why_is_the_Indus_River_important_to_India\" title=\"Why is the Indus River important to India?\">Why is the Indus River important to India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/indus-river\/#Where_do_5_rivers_meet_Indus\" title=\"Where do 5 rivers meet Indus?\">Where do 5 rivers meet Indus?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Indus River<\/strong> is also known as the Indus River. The Indus River is one of the longest rivers in the world. The <strong>length of Indus river is about 3200 km<\/strong>, and the total drainage is about 450000 square miles. Indus River is the <strong>longest river in the Indian subcontinent<\/strong>, and in Asia, it is the seventh longest river. <strong>Indus River system<\/strong> is the Himalayan river system as <strong>175000 square miles<\/strong> lie in the Himalayan ranges and foothills and also in the <strong>Hindu Kush<\/strong> and <strong>Karakoram<\/strong> ranges and rest in the plains of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Significance_of_Indus_River\"><\/span>Historical Significance of Indus River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indus River has a rich historical significance. It was the birthplace of one of the oldest civilizations, The <strong>Indus Valley Civilization<\/strong> in 3300 BCE. This civilization made some good impact along the banks of the Indus and <strong>Indus river tributaries<\/strong>. Archaeologists discovered many things over there. Complex urban planning, advanced drainage system, trade network and many more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indus_River_Origin\"><\/span>Indus River Origin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The origin of the Sindhu River is in the Tibetan plateau near Mount Kailash. The Indus River flows through Ladakh in India, Gilgit- Baltistan and Pakistan before it enters the Arabian Sea near Karachi.<\/p>\n<p>Sindhu River is made up of six perennial rivers- Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj and Beas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tributaries_of_Indus_River\"><\/span>Tributaries of Indus River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sindhu River is the lifeline of many people living along their banks, as the water is used for all the essential needs. We have discussed the detailed information of Indus River tributaries below:<\/p>\n<p>Indus river system tributaries includes: Zaskar(Ladakh), Chenab, Sutlej, Soan, Beas, Ravi, Dras, Suru, Jhelum, Kishanganaga, R Shyok, Gilgit<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jhelum\"><\/span>Jhelum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Place of origin:<\/strong> Verinag spring (Pir Panjal Range)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indus river system tributaries:<\/strong> Kishanganga (right) Neelum Kunhar Poonch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multipurpose project:<\/strong> Mangla Dam Rasul Barrage<\/li>\n<li><strong>States:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chenab\"><\/span>Chenab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Place of origin: Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh : BaraLacha Pass<\/li>\n<li>Indus river system tributaries: Headward Tributaries: Chandra(Zozi La), Bhaga(Baracha La), R.Tavi<\/li>\n<li>Multipurpose project: Salal project Dulhasti Dam, Baglihar Dam Trimmu Barrage<\/li>\n<li>States: Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ravi\"><\/span>Ravi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Place of origin:<\/strong> Kullu hills, West to Rohtang Pass<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indus river system tributaries:<\/strong> R. Soul(Valley: Rich Timber Trees Garden of Chamba), R. Budhil, R. Nai\/Dhona Battle of the ten King was fought<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multipurpose project:<\/strong> Ranjit Sagar Dam<\/li>\n<li><strong>State:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beas\"><\/span>Beas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Place of origin:<\/strong> Near Rohtang Pass, Beas Kund- Himachal Pradesh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indus river system tributaries:<\/strong> Parbati created problems in Alexander&#8217;s Invasion of India, Beas River Tragedy- Floodgates of the Larji dam were opened<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multipurpose project:<\/strong> Beas project, Pong dam, Pandoh dam<\/li>\n<li><strong>State:<\/strong> Punjab and Haryana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Satluj\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/sutlej-river\/\">Satluj<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Place of origin:<\/strong> Mansarovar &#8211; Rakas lakes enters India through Shipki La Pass<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indus river system tributaries:<\/strong> T Spiti proposal to build a 214 kilometer long heavy freight canal, to be known as the Satluj- Yamuna link in India to connect the Satluj and Yamuna rivers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multipurpose project:<\/strong> Bhakra Nangal project, Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric plant, Neptha Jhakhari Dam<\/li>\n<li><strong>States:<\/strong> Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, North of the Vindhya Range, South of the Himalayas, East central Sulaiman Range in Pakistan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>River of India<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/kaveri-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaveri River<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/brahmaputra-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brahmaputra River<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/narmada-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Narmada River<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Hooghly River<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/umngot-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Umngot River<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/subarnarekha-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subarnarekha River<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/kali-gandaki-river-nepal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kali Gandaki River (Nepal)<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/teesta-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teesta River<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mahi River<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/social-science\/tapti-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tapti River<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indus_River_Map\"><\/span>Indus River Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-705846 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-6-7.jpg\" alt=\"Indus River Map\" width=\"640\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-6-7.jpg 640w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-6-7-300x293.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indus_River_System\"><\/span>Indus River System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before there was any civilisation, several river systems were present on the Indian subcontinent. The Indus River system comes under the most fertile region.<br \/>\nThe Indus River system consists of Sindhu, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Satluj. These are the main tributaries of the Indus River. The name of our country is based upon the word \u201cIndus\u201d. Indus River flows through both India and Pakistan. In 1960, the Indus Water Treaty was signed for water sharing. Climate change is expected to have significant impacts on the hydrology of the upper Indus River<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Jammu and Kashmir<\/td>\n<td>Indus, Jhelum, Chenab and Rabi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>Chenab, Rani, Beas and Satluj flow with the Yamuna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Punjab<\/td>\n<td>Rabi, Beas, Satluj and Chenab flow with Ghaggar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s discuss the rivers of India that form The Indus River System:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Indus River<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The main river in The Indus River System is the Indus. Its origin is from the glaciers of the Kailash Range near Mansarovar Lake. Out of the total length which is 2800 km, only 710 km is in India (Jammu and Kashmir). The rest is in Pakistan and Tibet.<\/p>\n<p><b>Jhelum River<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Jhelum River is also an important river of The Indus River System. There are different names for the Indus River. Vitusta in Rigveda, Hydapses in Greek and Veth in Kashmir. The origin of the Jhelum River is the Chashma Verinag glacier. Before joining the Chenab River in Pakistan, the distance covered by the Jhelum River is 720 km. It flows in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p><b>Chenab River<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Chenab River is also known as Asskini Chandrabhaga as this river combines two rivers Chandra and Bhaga. Before merging with the Indus River, it flows through Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Baralacha La Pass is the main source of water.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ravi River<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ravi River is also known as Iravati, \u201cThe river of Lahore\u201d. Origin is near Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. Ravi River flows through Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh for about 720 km and merges in Chenab River in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p><b>Beas River<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The origin of the Beas River is Beas Kund in Rohtang La Pass in Himachal Pradesh. It covers a distance of 470 km and merges with the Satluj River in Punjab. Beas River flows through Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Beas River is in India completely.<\/p>\n<p><b>Satluj River<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Satluj River is the longest River of The Indus River System. Origin of the Satluj River is Rakkas Lake in Tibet. It enters India through Shipki La Pass. It flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and enters in Pakistan to merge with the Chenab River. Out of the total length 1450 km, 1050 lies in India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_the_Indus_River\"><\/span>Importance of the Indus River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is importance of Indus River from ver early civilization. Water is provided to humans from this river. It is still important as used for many activities, fishing, farming, trade and transportation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indus_River_Hydropower_Potential\"><\/span>Indus River: Hydropower Potential<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Indus River has substantial Hydropower Potential. Many Hydroelectric projects and dams are constructed along rivers to produce electricity. This electricity is provided to industries and households. In Pakistan, the Tarbela Dam and Mangla Dam are constructed to generate power.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Indus_River\"><\/span>FAQs on Indus River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Indian_states_have_Indus_River_System\"><\/span>Which Indian states have Indus River System?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, some portions of Rajasthan, Haryana and Union Territory Chandigarh. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_total_area_of_Indus_River\"><\/span>What is the total area of Indus River?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe total area of Indus River system is 11,65000. In India it's area is 321248 sq. km. Indus River originates from Himalayan Range in Tibet and flows through India, China, Pakistan and Afghanistan.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Indus_River_called_in_India\"><\/span>What is Indus River called in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn India, the Indus River is often referred to as the Sindhu River.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Indus_River_important_to_India\"><\/span>Why is the Indus River important to India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Indus River is crucial for its irrigation, supporting agriculture, and sustaining diverse ecosystems, deeply influencing the culture and economy of the region.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_5_rivers_meet_Indus\"><\/span>Where do 5 rivers meet Indus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe five rivers, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, collectively known as the Punjab (meaning Five Waters), meet the Indus in the Punjab region of Pakistan.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Which Indian states have Indus River System?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, some portions of Rajasthan, Haryana and Union Territory Chandigarh.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the total area of Indus River?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The total area of Indus River system is 11,65000. In India it's area is 321248 sq. km. 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