Sharda River: Kali–Mahakali River and India–Nepal Geography

Category: Indian Geography & International Rivers

  • The Sharda River is also known as the Mahakali River and is associated with the Kali River in its upper course.
  • It forms part of the India–Nepal boundary in the Himalayan region.
  • It flows through Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on the Indian side.
  • The river ultimately joins the Ghaghara River, a tributary of the Ganga.
  • The Sharda Barrage near Banbasa is associated with the Sharda Canal irrigation system.
  • UPSC Focus: Himalayan rivers, India–Nepal boundary, Ganga river system.