Rajasthan High Court recently sought a reply from chief secretary, divisional commissioner, Bharatpur, principal revenue secretary, district collector, Karauli, and SP, Karauli, in a case of alleged encroachment on the floodplain of Gambhiri river which supplies water to Ghana Bird Sanctuary.
About Gambhir River:
The Gambhir River, also known as the Utangan River, is a significant watercourse in Rajasthan.
It is a seasonal river and flows only in the rainy season.
The Gambhir River Basin is located in the northeastern portion of Rajasthan.
It is bounded by the Banganga river basin in the north, the Banas river basin in the southwest, Chambal and Parbati in the southeast; Uttar Pradesh constitutes part of the boundary in the northeast.
Course:
Originating in the Aravalli Hills near Hindaun, the river flows through several districts before joining the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh.
The river flows in a south-to-north direction, eventually forming the boundary between Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Its total length is approximately 288 kilometres.
The river is ephemeral, but becomes perennial after its confluence with the Parbati, outside Dholpur District.
It supplies water to the Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its bird sanctuary.
The important tributaries of the Gambhir River are Sesa, Kher, and Parbati.
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