30 rivers, but only one ‘queen’! Know the entire journey of the longest river of Uttar Pradesh, which enters from Bijnor and flows till Ghazipur.

Real lifeline of UP:Uttar Pradesh is not only number one in terms of population, but nature has also blessed it generously. Be it fields or forests, the land of UP is very fertile. And the full credit for this fertility goes to the rivers flowing here.

Actually, about 30 small and big rivers flow in the state, which include big names like Yamuna, Gomti, Ghaghra and Ramganga. But do you know which is the largest and longest river of UP? He is none other than the center of faith of crores of people. ‘Ganges’ Is. Let us know about this journey of Ganga in UP.

‘Maha-Safar’ of 1450 kilometers in UP

River Ganga throughout its journey 2525 kilometers It flows, but its largest and most important part passes through Uttar Pradesh only. After emerging from its origin, this river passes through the heart of UP for about 1450 kilometers Flows till. This is the reason why it is called the ‘lifeline’ of the state.

Entry from Bijnor, departure from Ghazipur

It is very interesting to know where Ganga comes from and where it goes in UP.

• Origin: It originates from ‘Gomukh Glacier’ of Uttarakhand. After traveling through the mountains, it reaches the plains of Haridwar.
• Entry into UP: after this this Bijnor Enters the border of Uttar Pradesh through the district.
• Major Stops: After Bijnor, it reaches the industrial city Kanpur via Garhmukteshwar, Farrukhabad, Kannauj and Bithoor.
• confluence: After this comes its most important stage –PrayagrajHere Ganga meets its ‘friend’ Yamuna, which we call ‘Sangam’,
• Farewell: Proceeding from Prayagraj via Varanasi, Mirzapur, it Ghazipur Reaches, which is its last district in UP. After this it moves towards Bihar.

Gold for farmers and salvation for devotees

Ganga river is not just a source of water for UP.

1. Farming Basis: The alluvial soil of the ‘Doab’ (land between two rivers) that the Ganga and Yamuna together form is one of the most fertile soils in the world. Here, there is bumper production of wheat and paddy due to this river.
2. Mokshadayini: From a religious point of view, be it the ghats of Banaras or the Kumbh of Prayag, all are incomplete without Ganga. It is considered ‘Papanashini’. In every city of UP where Ganga passes, the ghats built on its banks are a part of people’s morning and evening.

So next time you sit on the banks of the Ganga, remember that you are looking at the river that quenches the thirst of UP for 1450 kilometers!