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Tapti is a major river in central India, located south of Narmada. It starts flowing from the east to the Arabian Sea. Tapti covers a distance of about 724 km from Multai, Madhya Pradesh. It is the second-largest interstate river basin. It covers parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.
Tapti’s Origin
Tapti rises from Multai, Betul district of Madhya Pradesh. It is believed that this river is named after the sun god, Surya’s daughter. Tapti is also the name of Lord Shanti’s sister. These beliefs give the river a lot of religious importance in the region.
Tapti’s Course
This river rises in the Satpura range of Madhya Pradesh and flows westwards. It drains the Madhya Pradesh region and parts of Gujarat, and the Deccan Plateau. This river moves parallel to Narmada and flows between south and north India.
Taptri’s Tributaries
Tapti’s major tributaries are spread over roughly 50 km. They have a higher drainage cover on the left bank than on the right. Some of Tapti’s right bank tributaries are Aner, Gomai, and Arunavati. Some of its left bank tributaries are Purna, Girna, Bori, Panjhra, Waghur, and Burray.
Purna
It connects with Tapti from the left bank and covers a drainage area of around 18,929 sq. km. Purna is a leading tributary and the only river that flows in the upper basin of peninsular India.
Girna
This tributary gets its name from the goddess Parvati. It starts flowing from the Western Ghats and goes north. It covers 10,061 sq. km. of drainage area.
Bori
This tributary appears in the north in Nasik, Maharashtra. It starts in the east and flows north to connect with Tapti. It covers nearly 2,580 km of drainage area.
Panjhra
This tributary appears in a small town. The Latiapada Dam has been built near the source of the river. It covers around 3,257 sq. km. of drainage area.
Aner
It is the largest right-bank tributary with a drainage area of 1,702 sq. km.
Arunavati
This river flows from Satpura range to the southern slopes. After reaching the southern slopes, it covers the left bank area of around 64 km to connect with Tapti.
Gomai
This tributary starts in the Satpura range and flows towards the southern slopes. It covers the right bank distance of 58 km to connect with Tapti. Its drainage area is about 1,148 km.
Waghur
This tributary starts flowing from the Ajanta range and goes north. It covers a distance of 96 km to connect with Tapti’s left bank. Waghur’s drainage area is about 2,592 km.
Burray
This river starts flowing from the Satmala range towards the east. It covers 64 km to connect with Tapti. Its drainage area is nearly 1,419 sq. km.
Conclusion
Tapti covers a distance of about 724 km and has a drainage area of 65,145 sq. km. Although the river is big, it is only suitable for transporting small ships. It is situated at the mouth of the now-defunct Swali port, built during the Portuguese rule in India. Tapti flows parallel to Narmada from the south to the north. This river is divided in the Satpura range, from where it branches out in various directions through its many tributaries.
