Gambhir River (Rajasthan)

The Gambhir River, which is also known as the Utangan River, is an ephemeral (seasonal) river in India which originates in Rajasthan state and confluences with Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh state. Important tributaries of the Gambhir are Banganga, Sesa, Kher, Churaho and Parbati.

Gambhir River
Utangan River
Location
CountryIndia
Physical characteristics
SourceKarauli, Rajasthan
MouthYamuna
  coordinates
26°59′00″N 78°26′49″E
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftBanganga, Sesa, Kher, Churaho, Parbati
WaterbodiesKhandip Dam

It originates near Karoli in Rajasthan and flows around Hindaun City, then through Bharatpur district, and through Dholpur district where it forms the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan states. It then enters Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh to finally confluence with Yamuna.

It supplies water to the Keoladeo National Park near Bharatpur in Rajasthan.

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